Share the Road Signs Up On Broadnax Mill Road

At 2 p.m. Sunday, family and friends of , of Loganville will be attending a memorial service for him at in Loganville. Jidov died last month after being hit by a . His family, friends and fellow cyclists can take heart in knowing that steps have been taken in an attempt to prevent any future cycling tragedies on Broadnax Mill Road. signs warning of cyclist were prominently displayed on both ends of Broadnax Mill Road. Friends and family of Jidov had petitioned the county for the signs, asking that they be up in time for his memorial service Sunday. The county complied with the request.

The accident happened Nov. 1 when Jidov and a vehicle driven by a 16-year-old were heading north on Broadnax Mill Road just north of Youth Monroe Road. According to Georgia State Patrol officials at the time, the vehicle struck the bicycle Jidov was riding in the rear, injuring Jidov. He was transported to where he died of his injuries.

Jidov was well known in the local cycling community and his death other cyclists in the community to try and bring awareness to their presence on the road. Members of the local cycling community are invited to Jidov’s memorial service.

“Join us to celebrate Mark’s home going by sharing of how Mark has touched your lives,” his sister Holly Jidov Cheyne wrote on Patch.

Victory Baptist Church is located at 88 Brand Road SE in Loganville. Refreshments will be served following the service. If you plan to attend you are requested to e-mail leeseedaun@yahoo.com..