1/31/2018 ~ 10am Victim male. Not much detail released.
Location: River Road eastbound lanes somewhere near N Shannon Rd, Pima County
The location wasn’t released, but River Road appears to be a divided arterial road with two lanes in each direction plus wide bike lanes; in addition to dedicated turn pockets.
KOLD13, UPDATE: Sheriff: Cyclist struck on River Road dies
KVOA news story (no details, but other pictures)
Still no details, but at this time it’s been categorized here as motorist drifted unless other info comes out.
List of AZ Bicyclist Fatalities.
Crash Report
This is ADOT incident 3353115.
Here is a google maps view.
Crash database is consistent with news report; this is a classic distracted motorist drift.
Motorist was FAILED_TO_KEEP_IN_PROPER_LANE; noting “DistractedDriving: OTHER_ACTIVITY_ELECTRONIC_DEVICE”.
Assuming no impairment or other aggravating factors, Pima County should be charging the motorist with 28-672, is that happening?
The vehicle skid marks clearly start deep inside the bike lane. “Drifted” better refer to the vehicle. Cyclist had no freaking chance.