Overview

• David Engler, 68, of El Cajon was named by the San Diego County Medical Examiner as the rider who died.
• Blunt-force trauma was listed as the cause of death following the crash on the Lake Murray north bike path.
• The collision was reported around 7:25 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 19, in La Mesa.
• Police said both cyclists were traveling at a “pretty good speed” before striking each other head-on.
• Engler was pronounced dead at the scene about 15 minutes after the incident, and the other rider was taken to a hospital with no update on their condition.