Another crash because of the "protective" barrier today. This is #36 as far as we know. Herb Chin, an experienced cyclist who has ridden up and down the 101 countless times, was apparently momentarily distracted during the gap in the barrier just south of Ki's, glanced off it and went down. He told witnesses he was fine but could not identify the current president or year. As far as we know he's okay but is under medical observation to be sure.Some cyclists were not so lucky.
Per Stephen Stewart: Northbound just south of Ki’s restaurant this am. Several witnesses (doctor and retired paramedic) saw it from Ki’s and came out immediately. Concussion, bruises and abrasions on hip. MRI and CT scan performed at hospital and cleared. Herb didn’t remember the crash and didn’t know current president at crash site. [Herb is a] Friend of ours that rides it every Tuesday. Same location as Ken’s (NC3 ride lead) crash.
Per Douglas C. Hoffman: "He's pretty beat up, concussion but no brain bleed or fluid. Big hip hematoma and lots of raspberries. He doesn't remember the actual accident. He is a long time rider (decades of experience), rides that route often."
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
Another crash at Blakespear’s bike obstacles
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Saturday, April 26, 2025
12-year-old girl killed in crosswalk near Trader Joe's
NBC 7:
A 12-year-old girl was struck and killed by a car in Encinitas on Friday, according to a press release from the San Diego Sheriff's Department. The incident happened near Encinitas Boulevard and Village Square Drive just before 7 p.m.
Officials said a Nissan Xterra, driven by a 44-year-old man, was heading westbound when it collided with a Ford Fusion driven by another 44-year-old man. The Xterra then struck the 12-year-old girl who was walking the crosswalk. She succumbed to her injuries, according to them.
Both drivers stayed at the scene. The use of alcohol or drugs is not believed to be a factor in the ongoing investigation, according to the press release.
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
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Wednesday, April 16, 2025
Tuesday, April 15, 2025
Blakespear’s fatal bicycle obstacles in news again
San Diego Reader:
Nineteen accidents, including one fatality, involved these flexi posts (bollards) or wheel stops, he said. "They're not protected."
"The cyclists would almost immediately start riding in the class II bike lane. Motorists would get their #2 lane back."
The road between Chesterfield Dr. and Solana Beach has plenty of space for a wide, buffered class II bike lane in both directions, Medak said. He also recommended usage data be recorded starting as soon as possible and continuing for a period after the changes are made.
Monday, April 14, 2025
D Street stairs closed indefinitely
Coast News:
The City of Encinitas has closed the D Street beach access staircase, citing emergency structural concerns that make it unsafe for public use.
The closure, announced Tuesday, is effective immediately and applies to the staircase at 404 W D Street. The staircase is a popular entry point to a stretch of beach running below the bluffs from Moonlight Beach south to Swami’s Point.
“Barricades will be installed to secure the area,” according to a city press release. “The staircase will remain closed until repairs can be made. The reopening date will be determined once further assessments are completed.”
Wednesday, April 9, 2025
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Wednesday, April 2, 2025
Happy 5th Anniversary, Surfing Coronavirus!
Kim Prather, a leading atmospheric chemist at the Scripps Institution of Oceanography, wants to yell out her window at every surfer, runner, and biker she spots along the San Diego coast.
“I wouldn’t go in the water if you paid me $1 million right now,” she said.
The beach, in her estimation, is one of the most dangerous places to be these days, as the novel coronavirus marches silently across California.
