This story adds to the body of evidence that the roads are safer than the bike paths.
I don't see how this could have happened if both bicycles werwe travelling on a public road.

Tragic, yes. But It makes me feel like writing a letter to complain how the bike paths are poorly engineered.
(too narow, sudden sharp turns, lack of lighting, plantings and vegetation causing visual obstruction, etc.)

I feel safer riding on the roads, which are designed for speeds of 30+ MPH.

My condolences to the family and friends.