On September 19, an avid cyclist and member of the San Diego Bicycle County Coalition was struck from behind by a pickup truck while riding his bicycle in Oregon. Tragically, he died from his injuries a few days later. The San Diego County Bicycle Coalition advocates for cyclists’ rights and the safety of all bicycle riders. The organization helps support local legislation that works to protect all bicyclists, including San Diego’s recent 3-foot buffer zone law. The victim, 67-year-old Kerry Kunsman, had been a member of the Coalition since 1997, and previously served as the group’s Treasurer. Kunsman was participating in a border-to-border bicycle trip, recording his adventures in a personal blog titled “West Coast Tour 2014.” Oregon State Police say that the experienced cyclist was wearing a helmet and riding west on Highway 131 at the time of the accident. Around 5:15 p.m., he was struck by a 2011…
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