I know this is just a news clipping however it still strikes a nerve with me as it makes it seem like if the car driver was not at fault then the cyclists must be because he was not using a crosswalk. There needs to be more details. Was it a controlled intersection? Lights, signs? Did the cyclist blow a stop sign or light? Who had right of way? If the cyclist was in a car would the driver of the auto get a citation? Either way it's a sad story but there needs to be more details other than what directions each was travelling. From what is posted at least here in WI the cyclists was entering the intersection from the right of the car giving the cyclists right of way if both arrived at the same time (obvious from collision) and there were no other mitigating factors IE lights or right of way signs.
Chris