San Diego, California – On the morning of Wednesday, July 17, a cyclist lost their life after being struck by a vehicle on State Route 56.
The incident occurred around 9:25 a.m. when a Dodge Ram pickup truck collided with the cyclist on westbound SR-56 (Ted Williams Parkway) near Interstate 15.
Salvador Castro of the California Highway Patrol reported in a press release that the cyclist was immediately transported to a nearby hospital due to the severity of their injuries. Unfortunately, the unidentified cyclist succumbed to their injuries and passed away at the hospital.
The pick-up truck driver, a 33-year-old San Diego resident, remained at the accident scene and fully cooperated with authorities during the investigation. It is not yet clear whether alcohol or drugs played a role in the tragic incident.
As part of the investigation, authorities temporarily closed westbound State Route 56 over Interstate 15. This closure was necessary to allow investigators to gather all pertinent evidence and reconstruct the events leading up to the unfortunate accident.
This cycling accident on state Route 56 highlights the importance of road safety and the need for preventive measures to protect cyclists. Both drivers and cyclists must remain vigilant and adhere to traffic laws to prevent similar tragedies in the future.
The tragic death of this cyclist underscores the vulnerability of bicycle users on the roads. The investigation into the accident on State Route 56 is ongoing, and authorities are working to determine the exact causes of the incident.
Both drivers and cyclists must take extra precautions to prevent such tragedies from happening again.
