Rochester area loses one of its best...
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Wow...that sucks. Didn't know of him...but from what I've seen...anyone from Rochester is alright with me!!! Sorry for the loss. 
R.I.P. John. 
Damn.
I HATE hearing about cyclists killed while riding
RIP.
RIP.
Super nice guy. No attitude whatsoever. Tragic loss. I am in shock....
damn..that sucks
WOW...
Echo any more details?
I lost my friend/Veterinarian last year when a motorist who was "blinded by the sun" made a left hand turn directly into him. He was only a mile from the park, on a road that is commonly used by cyclists!
what a shame and loss.
my thoughts go out to his family.
Echo any more details?
I lost my friend/Veterinarian last year when a motorist who was "blinded by the sun" made a left hand turn directly into him. He was only a mile from the park, on a road that is commonly used by cyclists!
what a shame and loss.
my thoughts go out to his family.
..dammit!
..my roadie pals say MTBing is too dangerous and yet the always have someone getting hit and injured by cars/beer bottles etc...
..my roadie pals say MTBing is too dangerous and yet the always have someone getting hit and injured by cars/beer bottles etc...
All I've heard so far is that he was hit by a 61 year old woman who was going in the same direction as him. Other than that there's not much info right now, other than they cancelled the local races this week.
boy, that really is depressing.
I was looking at his team's webpage and they have a little slideshow of pics. When it got to the one of his baby girl, I had to close the window.
Cops probe death of bicyclist in collision
Victoria E. Freile
Staff writer
September 14, 2006 7:52 am — LIMA — Livingston County Sheriff's deputies today are investigating an accident that killed a bicyclist on Routes 5 and 20 in Lima, Livingston County.
Jonathan Dechau, 33, of Lima was killed last night after a motor vehicle collided with his bicycle along the roadway at 6:15 p.m., deputies said. Dechau reportedly died at the scene.
According to deputies, motorist Sharon Cameron, 61, of Lima, struck Dechau's bicycle while both were both traveling west on Routes 5 and 20 in Lima. The vehicle and the bicycle collided the roadway, near Harold Avenue, deputies said.
VFREILE@DemocratandChronicle.com
Victoria E. Freile
Staff writer
September 14, 2006 7:52 am — LIMA — Livingston County Sheriff's deputies today are investigating an accident that killed a bicyclist on Routes 5 and 20 in Lima, Livingston County.
Jonathan Dechau, 33, of Lima was killed last night after a motor vehicle collided with his bicycle along the roadway at 6:15 p.m., deputies said. Dechau reportedly died at the scene.
According to deputies, motorist Sharon Cameron, 61, of Lima, struck Dechau's bicycle while both were both traveling west on Routes 5 and 20 in Lima. The vehicle and the bicycle collided the roadway, near Harold Avenue, deputies said.
VFREILE@DemocratandChronicle.com
My deepest condolences go out to Dechaus family, friends, and the entire cycling community. What a terrible loss; its never easy hearing news like this.
SO sad!!!!
R.i.p.
damn that sucks. i wouldn't be all too surprised if that lady was on a cell phone...
i wouldn't be all too surprised if that lady was on a cell phone...
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 2000 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 his wife Debbie, 9 year old son Tyler, and new born baby (Lillian Page). Funeral arrangements have not yet been announced.
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 2000 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 his wife Debbie, 9 year old son Tyler, and new born baby (Lillian Page). Funeral arrangements have not yet been announced.
Damn. Sorry to hear about that.
John
John
Yikes that is terrible.
RIP amigo, condolences to the family. At least he went out doing something he loved.