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Updated Monday, June 1 1:30 p.m.
Devlin O'Connor, 31, was riding near Kezar Stadium Friday morning when an inattentive motorist opened a car door into his path.
"Per SFPD, the incident occurred when a parked car opened its door, ejecting the cyclist and resulting in a fatal collision with an oncoming vehicle," wrote Supervisor Dean Preston on Twitter. O'Connor was taken to the hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.
We were devastated to hear that someone was hit and killed while biking this morning on Frederick St. We've been working today alongside @DeanPreston and Park Station to learn more and find out what we can do.
Though we only knew each other through work over the past 6 months, he was an avid and devoted cyclist. He was just telling us how much he's been taking advantage of these uncertain times by getting out on long rides. We were all looking forward to tackling the Bay Area's notorious hills with him as soon as we were back to riding together. There is the smallest solace in knowing he was out doing what he loved.
We are completely devastated, stunned, and in disbelief that such a genuinely good person is gone
"Traffic violence is preventable," wrote SFTMA head Jeffrey Tumlin on social media. He added that a 'rapid response' team was headed to the site. "Especially with Muni's COVID service reductions, it's critical we protect the most vulnerable street users."
The 600 block of Frederick Street, near where Devlin was killed Friday. Image: GoogleMaps
"Our hearts go out to Devlin’s family and friends during this tragic and heartbreaking time," wrote Paul Valdez, an organizer of San Francisco's 'Ride of Silence,' in a post on social media. Members of his group installed a Ghost Bike, seen in the lead image, Sunday morning.
Photo: Stephen Braitsch
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