Professional cyclist Ethan Boyes passed away on Tuesday after being struck by a car while riding in San Francisco’s Presidio, according to a family representative and the US Park Police. Boyes held the title of fastest “flying start” in 2018.
Who Was Ethan Boyes?
San Francisco native and 2018 and 2019 USA Cycling champion Ethan Boyes. He now owns the American record for the quickest 500-meter time. Boyes, particularly in the culture of track racing, was a “well-known and beloved figure in San Francisco biking,” according to KRON. The charity claimed that “the outpouring of grief on social media testifies to Ethan’s compassion and generosity of spirit.”
Boyes Suffered Potentially Deadly Damage:
The 44-year-old suffered life-threatening injuries, according to the San Francisco Chronicle, and was taken to the hospital, where he passed away. The car’s driver, who sustained non-life-threatening injuries, was also taken by paramedics. The collision is currently being investigated by the US Park Police.
Any information about the driver’s arrest or whether drugs or alcohol had a part in the accident was kept under wraps by the authorities. According to a family member, the driver was apprehended even though law enforcement was unable to corroborate it. According to Shaana Rahman, a family spokesperson, “Ethan was a highly accomplished biker who was well respected in the bicycle world.” She said this to The Chronicle on Thursday night. “The family and the San Francisco cycling community are devastated by this loss.”
Ethan Boyes Cause Of Demise
Boyes’ fiancée informed a few of his riding buddies of the bad news. According to Brian Keyte, owner of Paragon Fit Studio, Boyes was in a bike line when a car struck him head-on. According to “several eyewitness testimonies,” the automobile crossed the centre line and entered the bike lane, the outfit alleged. Ethan is a likeable individual. He’s a world-champion track racer and a really kind man, Keyte remarked.
USA Cycling Officials Issue a Statement: “USA Cycling has been deeply saddened by the passing of Ethan Boyes. Ethan won the Men’s 40-44 Time Trial and Sprint events in the Masters’ Track World Championships in the fall of 2022, and he also competed on the winning Team Sprint team, according to “USA Today.”
He also won the national championship in riding 10 times. Ethan now has several national records in addition to the World’s Best Performance record for Males 35-39 in the 1,000-meter time trial, which he established in 2015. In addition to his physical prowess, Ethan was a well-liked participant in the American track cycling community. Years will pass before local, regional, national, and international events are the same without him since he brought a special mix of friendliness and rivalry to every race.