Bicyclist Dies After Collision With Truck in Otay Mesa
A 59-year-old bicyclist died after colliding with a big rig making a right turn at the intersection of Siempre Viva Road and Otay Center Drive in Otay Mesa, San Diego on Tuesday afternoon.
San Diego, CA, August 12, 2026 —
A fatal collision involving a bicyclist and a large commercial truck occurred Tuesday afternoon in Otay Mesa, San Diego.
The incident took place at approximately 3:00 PM at the intersection of Siempre Viva Road and Otay Center Drive. According to authorities, a 59-year-old bicyclist was struck by a big rig as the truck executed a right turn. The bicyclist sustained critical injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene.
Details regarding the specific circumstances leading up to the collision, such as the direction of travel for both the bicyclist and the truck, were not immediately available. The identities of the individuals involved have not yet been released pending notification of next of kin.
Emergency services responded to the scene following the incident. Traffic in the immediate vicinity of the intersection experienced significant delays as law enforcement conducted their investigation and cleared the scene. The San Diego Police Department is investigating the collision. No further information regarding potential causes or contributing factors has been released at this time.
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