RIP Mike Nine, you will be missed by many...

[minhster]

From Damion:

It is with great sorrow to communicate that Mike Nine passed today as a result of injuries sustained in an bike accident this morning. The accident occurred roughly at 7:40 AM on Spyglass Rd on approach to San Miguel Rd. A motorist on the wrong side of the road while heading up Spyglass Rd. forced Mike into a severe avoidance maneuver which resulted in Mike striking the rear of the wrong way vehicle.

Mike left behind a young wife, daughter and son as well as his brother and father. Those who knew Mike, knew him as a devoted husband and father, not to mention a good friend and one hell of a rider. He will be missed. More information to be released as I get it regarding identifying available help and resources for Mike's family and memorial service info.

From OC Register:

NEWPORT - The bicyclist that died after he crashed on Spyglass Hill Road at Harbor Ridge Drive Thursday morning has been identified, police said.Michael William Nine, from Santa Ana, died after crashing with a white Chevy stakebed truck, according to police.Newport police were notified of the bicycle crash at about 7:47 a.m.According to police, Nine was traveling northbound Spyglass Hill Road approaching Harbor Ridge Drive when he went down on his bicycle and crashed with the truck.The cyclist was taken to Hoag Hospital where he was pronounced dead.The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Investigator Todd Bush at 949-644-3746

[dirtvert]

that's really sad. i know that area pretty well; it's normally a very mellow, peaceful area.

condolences to friends and family. be safe out there.

[xhuskr]

I just read this earlier and am very sad. You don't have to know a fallen rider to feel pain for him/her and the family. RIP brother rider.

[Byron B]

anyone have a picture? I rode Coffee Crew this morning and just split before Spyglass. From what I heard from Damion, he was part of the group ride. My deepest condolences to his family and friends, my prayers go out to him and his family.. RIP fellow teamrider.

[jamisjake]

Sorry to hear it. Prayers go out to his family.

[ajsura]

It's a reminder to us all...to live everyday and keep peddling it's what we love to do...and remember those who inspired us.....he won't be forgotten

[northshore]

Condolences......tough to hear/read

[Brewtal]

My IPA raised to the heavens tonight on our night ride.
Strength, warmth, and courage to those he knew and loved
and most of all to his little ones.

RIP fellow rider and thank you for the reminder to live life to it's fullest!
You just never know...
I am grateful for this one more day in the saddle
Slainte!

[mantaman]

Was he a STR member? If so what was his name on hear?

So sorry to hear this sad news. May God be with his family and friends during this difficult time.

[jbbarrette]

such a needles tragedy, my condolences to his family and friends.

[Trek]

sorry to hear.. rest in piece...

[minhster]

Update from CORONA DEL MAR TODAY...



As Newport Beach police continue to investigate a collision that killed a bicyclist earlier today, local bicycle advocates and members of the city’s cycling safety task force are expressing outrage at a third cyclist’s death within a one-year span.

The collision occurred at 7:47 a.m. today at Spyglass Hill Road at Harbor Ridge Drive, said Sgt. Steve Burdette.

Cyclist Michael William Nine, of Santa Ana, was traveling northbound Spyglass Hill Road approaching Harbor Ridge Drive when he went down on his bicycle and collided with a white Chevrolet stake bed truck, Burdette said.

Nine sustained critical injuries and was pronounced dead upon arrival at Hoag Hospital. Burdette earlier said the cyclist appeared to be traveling at more than 30 mph when he tried to avoid a gardener’s truck pulling in front of him. The speed limit in the area is 45 mph, Burdette said.

The crash occurred a week and a day from the anniversary of another fatal cyclist crash. On July 23, 2009, Darryl Benefiel, 43, was killed on Ridge Park Road when a car turning onto Tesoro struck him on his bicycle. Benefiel’s death led to the creation of the Newport Beach Task Force on Cycling Safety, which met throughout the winter and made a lengthy report to the City Council in May.

As news spread this morning about the latest fatal crash, several task force members as well as other local cyclists expressed grief and outrage about the lack of safety for bike riders.

“That is very bad,” said John Tzinberg, a task force member who said that Nine was a regular in a group ride. “After being part of the Newport Beach Cycling Safety committee, nothing has been done to prevent further incidents and address all the issues that were raised throughout the committee meetings. Newport is having a cyclist die every few months, what does it take to get them to address these issues?”

In December, another cyclist died after a hit-and-run at Jamboree and Ford roads.

“Let’s hope this latest loss of life compels the City to act quickly,” said Frank Peters, another task force committee member. “We’ll save lives by raising awareness. We’ll raise awareness by implementing some, or any, of the recommendations.”

Crime scene investigators remained on the scene of the crash for several hours, closing the road to through traffic. The accident investigation is ongoing, and anyone with information should call Investigator Todd Bush at (949) 644-3746.

[TREE]

So very sad to read. Another name added to the list of fallen brothers and sisters. May God look after us one and all.

[huckelberry]

RIP - Sorry to hear.