By Associated Press - Monday, November 5, 2018

COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) - A Southern California fire captain has died after being struck by a vehicle during a weekend bicycle ride.

Costa Mesa Fire & Rescue says in a Twitter posting that Mike Kreza died early Monday.

The 18-year veteran was off duty when he was struck by a van Saturday morning in Mission Viejo.



Kreza was married with children.

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