Breaking News: Cyclist Hit in Point Loma

We’ve just received a tip that earlier this evening a cyclist was hit on Catalina Boulevard at the intersection of Orchard Avenue in Point Loma.

Below is the entire message that was sent to us. We have no word on who the cyclist was or any further details. We will keep you informed as we learn more:

Sometime after 5pm this evening (2/8) a cyclist was hit on Catalina Blvd. at the intersection of Orchard Ave. in Point Loma.  The unconfirmed report that I got was that the cyclist was killed.  The area was closed off to traffic for several hours while the police investigated the accident.  My source tells me that the amount of police on the scene and the amount of time taking measurements led him to believe that a fatality had occurred, but that it is still not confirmed.  I searched the local news and saw no report (hopefully that means there was no fatality), so I thought I would give you guys a heads up to keep your ears open.  Be safe.

Thank you H. for letting us know.

UPDATE from reader J:

I was on the scene and saw the accident. I would like to know… I tried to help him but he was in bad shape. I gave my report to the police. Last I was told he was alive with non life threatening injuries (Monday night approx 900pm). Any word? He’s been in my thoughts ever since.

Editor’s Note: No. We haven’t heard anything either. Please keep us updated as you learn more

UPDATE from reader Phil:

Hi…the guy hit is an Navy officemate of mine. Thank you for your concern. He got hammered but is recovering at UCSD medical center. Broken hip, broken right leg, lots of cuts and bruises. Gabe is such a great and friendly guy. Please keep him in your thoughts and prayers. As a fellow roadie – this sucks.

I would like to pass the thanks out to the bystander who saw it and grabbed Gabe’s phone and called 911 and his wife. That made all the difference. I spent 6hrs in the waiting room waiting for him to come out of surgery and that simple act of kindness resonated the whole night. Thank you.