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southportgym
06-18-03, 10:16 AM
The world of cycling suffered a severe loss this morning as ultra-cyclist Brett Malin, a 30 yr. old racer, was struck and killed by an 18 wheeler early this morning during the Race Accross America.


RAAM Bulletin (http://www.raceacrossamerica.org/raam2003/days2003/day4.htm)

A very sad day for everyone.

My thoughts and prayers go out to Brett's family and friends.

bac
06-18-03, 10:30 AM
RIP Brett.

:angel:
ChipRGW
06-18-03, 10:33 AM
Yes, RIP...

Condolences to the Family and friends, and all the participants.

I can't help but wonder, how did this happen??

southportgym
06-18-03, 11:11 AM
More info at velo news (http://www.velonews.com/race/dom/articles/4124.0.html)
Ba-Dg-Er
06-18-03, 11:29 AM
What an unfortunate tragedy .... my thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends, and I only hope the rest of RAAM will go on without further tragedy.
Guest
06-18-03, 12:21 PM
How sad... he was basically riding on the wrong side of the road, from the looks of things? :( Even sadder.... a preventable tragedy if he'd just waited a few minutes. :(

R.I.P.
Ba-Dg-Er
06-18-03, 12:33 PM
It doesn't sound like he was riding on the wrong side of the road, but instead turning around and didn't hear/see the oncoming traffic because of the location of his turn. It says it was on a highway so I am certain the truck was moving at a fairly quick speed and the road was fairly wide ... neither person could probably react quick enough. Either way it's a tragedy that could have easily been averted.
Ba-Dg-Er
06-18-03, 03:50 PM
Latest report on CyclingNews ....

RAAM Competitor killed
The Race Across America (RAAM) suffered a terrible blow early Wednesday morning as racer Brett Malin was struck and killed by a truck along US route 60 in New Mexico. The accident, which happened at around 2:30am EST, marks the first fatality in the race's 21 year history. Malin, a member of four-person Team Vail-Go Fast, reportedly was struck by the truck as it attempted to swerve to avoid the collision, which was deemed an accident.

Race Across America director Jim Pitre said the race will continue. "This is a tragedy of the highest order," Pitre said. "RAAM sends our deepest condolences to the family of this young man. Every care is brought to bear to keep racers as safe as possible during RAAM. More information will certainly follow, but right now we're here to make sure the immediate family is notified, and that Team Vail and its crew knows they have our continuing support."

Brett Malin, a road cyclist from Vail, Colorado, was 30 years old.