The unnamed victim in this news item was the son of my friend Morris.
Friday, March 19, 2010 at 8:59 p.m.
SAN DIEGO — A motorcyclist died after being hit by two vehicles Friday afternoon, and one driver was arrested on suspicion of vehicular manslaughter and driving under the influence of a controlled substance, police said.
The 36-year-old victim was driving the motorcycle south on Florida Drive shortly after 1 p.m. when a man driving a 2005 Volvo sedan eastbound on Zoo Place attempted to make a left turn onto Florida.
The Volvo struck the motorcyclist, and the man fell to the ground. He was then hit by another vehicle going south on Florida, said San Diego police Sgt. Ray Battrick.
Both drivers stopped and the driver of the Volvo was arrested, Battrick said.
The victim, whose name was not yet released, died at the scene.
There is absolutely no excuse for driving under the influence. None. I’m glad the guy was arrested. My heart bleeds for your dear friend Morris. He will go on my husband’s tenderly preserved “back pocket” list.
Oh! so sad news, my condolences.