SAN DIEGO — A 20-year-old bicyclist died Wednesday afternoon after being struck by one vehicle and run over by another in southeastern San Diego, police said.

The accident was reported about 3:05 p.m. on Imperial Avenue at 61st Street in Encanto, police said.

A woman reported that she had run over a man who had been struck by another motorist and knocked from his bicycle, police Lt. Andra Brown said. Both motorists stayed at the scene and cooperated with police.

Police said the cyclist was riding north on 61st and ran a red light at Imperial.

The man was trapped beneath the second vehicle and died, authorities said. Imperial Avenue was closed off for an investigation, which was expected to last for several hours.

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The San Diego Police Department will surely look at speed and other factors to determine why this accident occurred, and whether the drivers of these automobiles  could have done anything to avoid the collision. While this accident remains under investigation, the family of the  bicyclist who died in this collision would be well-advised to speak with an experienced and knowledgeable bicycle accident lawyer. An attorney who understands the unique legal issues of car vs. bicycle accidents can review the  SDPD report and determine who is responsible for this collision. If the drivers of the vehicles are determined to be responsible, they may be liable for the young victim’s death.

Bicycles have as much right to be on the road as other vehicles.  When automobile drivers violate the rights of a bicyclist, serious injuries and death can occur.

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