Escondido, CA – Regilellis Legaspi Identified as Bicyclist Killed in Crash with Truck on Mountain Meadows Road

Police responded to the collision at about 5:47 a.m. on October 2, 2026, near North Centre City Parkway and Champagne Boulevard.

Escondido, CA – The bicyclist who died after colliding with a pickup truck in Escondido early this month has been identified.

The San Diego County Medical Examiner identified the deceased e-bike rider as Regilellis Liza Legaspi, 26, of Escondido.

Police responded to the collision at about 5:47 a.m. on October 2, 2026, near North Centre City Parkway and Champagne Boulevard.

CHP said an electric bicycle, operated by Legaspi, and a pickup truck were involved in the crash.

Legaspi was found trapped beneath the truck. He was taken to Palomar Medical Center in Escondido, where he was pronounced dead at 6:23 a.m. the same day from blunt force injuries, according to CHP.

The California Highway Patrol is investigating the circumstances surrounding the fatal collision.