Bicyclist Hit By Car, Seriously Injured
The 40-year-old man was transported to a hospital for treatment, though his condition is not known.
A bicyclist was seriously injured at about 12:45 this afternoon after being hit by a car at the intersection of Encinitas Boulevard and Coast Highway 101.
The bicyclist, identified as 40-year-old Todd Caullkin, was struck after he made a left hand turn in front of oncoming traffic on Encinitas Boulevard. He suffered serious injuries and was transported by helicopter to a local hospital for treatment, according to a statement released by the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department.
Encinitas Station traffic investigators are continuing the investigation, and Encinitas Patch will keep you posted as more information becomes available.
tracy brummel
7:16 pm on Wednesday, September 21, 2011
thats the same name of the guy accused of annoying a child on July 25th? same guy?
Marlena Medford
8:56 pm on Wednesday, September 21, 2011
I believe this is a different person. The name of the man accused of annoying a child is 47-year old Todd Calkins. The man hit by a car today is 40-year-old Todd Caullkin.
George
8:33 am on Thursday, September 22, 2011
These cyclist are arrogant jerks. They INSIST that they should be treated as another vehicle using the roads but then they obstruct traffic by riding on the line of a ten foot wide bike lane (and often IN the roadway past the bike lane) or on mountain roads that are dangerous enough for cars and don't even HAVE a bike lane. It's no wonder so many of them get hit. I'd call it "natural selection" (ignorant arrogance is often a trait of idiots) but too often the driver of a motor vehicle is made out to be the bad guy in these cases.
When will the laws change and these people be forced to ride ONLY in bike lanes and be cited when they are in violation?
kike Lillo
12:52 pm on Thursday, September 22, 2011
I think it safe to say that there are also "arrogant jerks" behind the wheels of cars. To classified all cyclists under one heading shows a a rigid and uninformed perspective of a situation. The law is clear in stating that cyclists are to be recognized and extended the same consideration that is given to motorists. While true that there are those who flaunt and abuse their being on bicycles by not obeying the laws, again that could also be said of drivers too, but then the fact that they are jerks has nothing to do with the mode of transportation being utilized. They are who they are regardless. Cyclists do not enjoy continuous bike lanes across the city. There are times when you have nothing(marked) separating one from vehicles other than common sense riding/driving. Riding through the city one must leave a window of escape from parked drivers opening doors without looking. It is a fine line we tread riding on surface streets, sharing the road, and we would do well to keep in mind that there is really no need to rush to get where we are going. It is also common to have cars speed up to make right turns, at times without a signal, and cutting off a bicyclist. Again, what will those five seconds to reach the corner first garner you? We are the creators of our own road rage. Keeping that in mind, common courtesy would go a long way in making our experiences on the road one that we can arrive home safely from, and share with our loved ones.
George
8:44 am on Friday, September 23, 2011
Your comments are correct, of course. My generalization about cyclists being "jerks" reflects the frustration that, on any weekend, when you come up on a backed up roadway. Often times it's because there is a group of cyclists up ahead, on a road they have no business riding on, holding back a stream of cars.
It isn't about the five seconds to the stop sign in a beach community. I agree that some areas are naturally congested and have slow moving traffic of all types. But on main artery roads in the county, where there is no bike lane and barely enough road for cars to operate safely, these cyclist have no business being there. They are imposing their desire for recreation, in an area not suited for it, on the rest of the public that's just trying to get to their jobs and appointments on time.
Kids like to play basketball too, and they often do it in the street in a cul de sac, but should they also insist on cars watching out for them as they try to play on a street in town? Obviously not.
Julie
6:01 pm on Thursday, September 22, 2011
I just happens to drive by that exact location only seconds after the accident. The beach area is very congested and beach cruisers are very popular. We need to share the road and keep an eye out for each other. I saw the car and the people who were involved and it could of been anyone of us in that situation.
Marlena Medford
9:08 pm on Thursday, September 22, 2011
Julie, deputies are looking for people who witnessed the collision or were in the area around the time it happened. If you happen to have any information--or know someone who does--the investigation is being handled by Deputy Matt Carpenter at 760-966-3500. Just an FYI, feel free to pass the info on. And I agree, we all need to be safe out there!
Jack Stiteler
8:24 am on Saturday, September 24, 2011
George, You should talk to your legislators, because under existing laws, EVERY road is one that cyclists may legally use. I don't condone careless cycling, or arrogant jerks in ANY vehicle, but have some mercy. Legally, cyclist DO have a right to use the roads. My son was recently injured severely while riding a bike, by a careless driver who just wasn't paying attention to the road. Who gets, injured, maimed, or killed in every car-bike encounter? NOT THE DRIVER! SHARE THE ROAD!