CREVE COEUR - Suburb in St. Louis MO
Recumbent cycle rider
is struck by car, killed
Michael A. Katz, 65, of Creve Coeur, was killed Monday morning when a car hit his three-wheel recumbent cycle as he rode along Olive Boulevard in Creve Coeur, police said.
He was eastbound near Pavilion Plaza Drive about 6 a.m. when he was struck, officials said.
Katz, of the 12800 block of Castleton Court, was taken to St. John's Mercy Medical Center, where he died about eight hours later.
Creve Coeur police declined to discuss details of the incident.
They are discussing this on stlbiking.com Thread here:
http://stlbiking.com/bb/viewtopic.ph...er=asc&start=0
Here is some more info on this blog:
http://www.rogerkramercycling.org/HTML/blog.php
Details and flyer on the "ghost bike" and memorial "ride of silence" this Sunday:
http://www.stlbikefed.org/Portals/8d...8e625/Katz.pdf
((Please distribute widely. Also, we will need a bike trailer to carry a "ghost
bike" to the location of the accident))
The St. Louis cycling community will be riding in memory of Michael Katz
Sunday, July 31. Michael was active in the cycling community and a passionate
rider. Hewas struck and killed by a motorist Monday, July 25, on Olive
Boulevard, near Pavillion Drive in Creve Coeur, MO. Michael was riding a
recumbent.
Michael A. Katz, 65, was a longtime supporter of the Gateway Council of
Hostelling International, member of the St. Louis Regional Bicycle Federation
and Trailnet, and a regular on Belleville Area Bicycling and Eating Society
rides. As recently as last weekend, Mike was an active volunteer on
the Peach Pedal ride at Eckert's in Belleville. The photo
shown here is from the Cycle Across Missouri: An Excursion
into Little Egypt ride in June. Mike also played a key role with
the Turtles, which like the BABES is a loosely organized
group affiliated with the Gateway Council.
Join other riders to commemorate Mike’s life, raise awareness
of traffic safety and share stories this Sunday. Riders will
gather at 243 N. Lindbergh (the American Optometric
Association), where parking is available. Departure for the
accident site will be at 4:30 p.m., by bike. It is roughly two
miles to the site, and a mile to return.
At 5 p.m. we will hold an observance at the site of the accident. Riders are
encouraged tobring flowers, or other mementos, to place at the site. The Creve
Coeur police and themedia have been invited. Parking is available at Schnuck’s,
at the corner of Spoede and Olive.
Even if you didn’t know Michael, this is an opportunity to raise the community’s
awareness of the need to drive safely and to cycle with care.
Cycling directions: 243 N. Lindbergh is north of Ladue Road and south of Olive.
It’s on the west side of Lindbergh. From Ladue, the most convenient option is
to walk your bike on the sidewalk on the West side of Lindbergh to the
Optometric Association parking lot. From Olive, take Lindbergh south, or take
Warson Rd. South to Ladue.
Please note: This is not a sponsored ride. All riders will assume responsibility
for their own safety, and there will be no access to the Optometric Association
building. Creve Coeur law requires all bike riders to wear helmets. For
information about the ride, call 314 707-5001, or email
info@stlbikefed.org. To
contact Michael’s family, send a note to
katzkmakatz1@aol.com.
Thanks to Roger Kramer Cycling, the St. Louis Regional Bicycle Federation and
Bike Works for their assistance.
Keep Cycling,