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Authorities Identify Bicyclist Killed in Lemon Grove Pickup Collision as Marco Quintero, 35

Investigators say neither impairment nor reckless driving is suspected in the crash.

Overview

  • Marco Quintero of San Diego was named by the county Medical Examiner as the cyclist who died after being hit by a Chevrolet Silverado.
  • The collision occurred around 9:30 p.m. Sunday in the 8500 block of Troy Street, just east of Camino de Las Palmas.
  • Paramedics performed life-saving measures and took Quintero to Scripps Mercy Hospital in Hillcrest, where he was pronounced dead roughly an hour after the crash.
  • The pickup’s driver remained at the scene, cooperated with deputies, and investigators report no signs of intoxication or reckless driving.
  • The Lemon Grove Sheriff's Substation is seeking witnesses or tips related to the incident at 619-337-2000.