Vista E-Bike Rider Dies After Running Red Light in Afternoon Crash
A 26-year-old man died on Saturday, August 29, 2026, after his electric bike was struck by a vehicle in Vista. The collision occurred near 3:38 p.m. at the intersection of South Melrose Drive and Breeze Hill Road. The rider had crossed the street against a red traffic signal. He was transported to a hospital but succumbed to his injuries. The driver of the car remained at the scene and cooperated with authorities. Neither alcohol nor drugs were believed to be factors in the crash.