FLCC> occ: Re: Jonathan Dechau - Sad news

[Eddie Luban]

more details from the GVCC website:

Cyclist Killed Near Rochester, NY
By Alan Cote

Every cyclist's worst fear was realized for Jon Dechau on the evening of 
September 13. Dechau, 33, was killed after being struck from behind by a 
motorist. The accident occurred in Lima, New York, about 20 miles south of 
Rochester.

The Livingston County sheriff's office said that Dechau was riding 
westbound on the shoulder of route 20 approximately two feet to the right 
of the white line.A sheriff's spokesman said a westbound vehicle driven by 
Sharon Cameron, 61, crossed the white line and struck Dechau from 
behind at approximately 45-50 mph, and Dechau died at the scene.

Cameron could not provide an explanation to police as to why her vehicle 
drifted from the travel lane to the shoulder. She freely submitted to a blood 
test as part of the accident investigation, and police do not believe she was 
under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Results of investigation will 
determine if charges will be filed against Cameron.

Dechau was a champion cyclist who began racing with the Genesee Valley 
Cycling Club in 1989. His cycling accomplishments included winning 
numerous medals at the Empire State Games and State Championships, 
competing in the 1996 Olympic trials, and two top-20 finishes in the US 
National Time Trial Championships. In late 2000 signed to ride as pro for 
the ill-fated Noblehouse team, before turning his attention to family and 
work in more recent years.A man of deep Christian faith, he leaves a wife, 
toddler-age son, and new born baby. Funeral arrangements have not yet 
been announced.

Eddie Luban