M-A athletic coach Dylan Taylor killed while biking to school
Menlo-Atherton High School principal Karl Losekoot sent this message to the community and staff earlier this afternoon.
“I am sorry, once again, to have to share some heartbreaking news. This morning, Dylan Taylor, an M-A athletic coach and member of the Menlo Park community, was riding his bike to work on Middlefield Rroad and was struck by a vehicle. Coach Taylor sustained life threatening injuries and did not survive. Coach Taylor grew up in the community, worked as a paraeducator in local middle schools, and has been an athletic coach for youth in the community for several years. His tragic loss will be felt by many.
“This year, Coach Taylor was one of our freshmen football coaches, and he has also coached youth basketball and track and field in our local middle schools, La Entrada and Hillview. Several of our younger students may know Coach Taylor or may have been coached by him, and some of our older students have worked with Coach Taylor as fellow coaches.
“Tomorrow, M-A will have additional counselors on hand to support students and staff. We will also be reaching out to students on the football team as well as reaching out to students who we know were coached by Mr. Taylor in middle school to see if they would like support. If you do not wish your child to be contacted, please email Shionda Nickerson at tnickerson@seq.org. You can also email Ms. Nickerson if you would like to talk about your child’s specific situation related to this news.
“We are aware that M-A students and staff have experienced a lot of tragedy this year, and this news can compound feelings of grief or cause old feelings of grief to resurface. Our social emotional team from M-A, from the Sequoia Union High School District, and from the community are here to support in any way we can. Please remind your students that they can access support by walking into PAWS, contacting their school counselor, or completing this online request for social emotional help: Request for Social Emotional Support. Several resources can also be found in English and Spanish on our website: Wellness resources
“Additionally, Menlo Park City Schools shared these resources to help families navigate conversations about loss. I found them helpful and am re-sharing them here.
“Our thoughts are with Coach Taylor’s family and friends as well as with all of the students he has worked with here at M-A and in the community.”
Dylan was currently working at La Entrada school and had worked previously at Hillview Middle School, along with his M-A coaching responsibilities.
A spokesperson for the Atherton Police Department said it would be issuing further information on Thursday, May 8, concerning the collision.
Alexandra May 07, 2025 at 7:56 pm
Mr Taylor worked as a Paraeducator with my son and as usual we talked around 3pm yesterday about my son’s day as usual but we also had an fun conversation about what he wanted to do for his future. He said he was taking classes at Canada College and wanted to work with Special Need Kids because he loved to help children. Mr. Taylor has been part of our family for almost a year and we saw him every day at drop off and pick up from school. My son is Autistic and Mr. Taylor has been helping my son at the school. My son will miss Mr. Taylor very much, my husband and I will miss Mr. Taylor very much! He was an Amazing guy, always happy and ready to help others. We are very sad.
Sandy Bardas May 08, 2025 at 7:05 am
We need dedicated bike lanes that are offset from the road. Our current system of stripes, green blocks and hash marks is ineffective. My heartfelt sorrow goes the the Taylor family and the whole community who lost a great deal in this tragedy.
Marla Powers Griesedieck May 08, 2025 at 10:54 am
I agree with you completely! This should also be enforced on Santa Cruz Ave and Sand Hill Rode. This accident is so devastating and a huge heartbreak for the people in his life especially the students.
steven van jepmond May 10, 2025 at 4:01 pm
The accident was on Middlefield.
Terry Barton May 08, 2025 at 7:32 am
Please don’t use the work accident. This was a preventable collision. Accident implies nothing could be done to prevent this type of collision. There are proven fixes to make streets safer.
Marla Powers Griesedieck May 08, 2025 at 10:56 am
Yes it was preventable, however there have been multiple biker accidents and deaths on Sand Hill Road and students on Valparaiso. Something needs to be done.
Pacman May 10, 2025 at 1:42 pm
Do you know who was at fault, regarding the “multiple biker accidents and deaths?” Would be valuable information to figure out what “needs to be done.”
John J May 13, 2025 at 11:05 am
Either way it probably wouldn’t happen if the person driving the multi thousand pound piece of metal was paying attention and not driving aggressively
Amber Myers May 15, 2025 at 10:47 am
Agree! The problem is people are not held accountable for being dangerous drivers. I commute 50 miles round trip and daily I encounter a dangerous driver. Make driving a privilege.
Prayers to the family.
steven van jepmond May 10, 2025 at 4:03 pm
The accident was on Middlefield. I would like additional details as I ride through Atherton on my bike on Middlefield.
Evelyn winnegar May 12, 2025 at 5:03 pm
Motorcycle riders are called bikers and bicycle riders are called cyclists. I believe those are the terms used by law enforcement.
JKL May 08, 2025 at 11:53 pm
Alas, if it was preventable, then that didn’t happen. This is a marked failure and feedback for improvements. If the “fixes” aren’t done, then the Feedback is something else that needs to be “Fixed.”
Michael Coyne May 08, 2025 at 8:23 am
I can’t express the sorrow I feel for the Family,Friends ,Students. and anyone else this young man’s life impacted.May He rest in Peace.
The Mayen’s May 08, 2025 at 10:43 am
Coach Dylan will truly be missed. He made a lasting impact, and his presence will not be forgotten.
Roslyn Raney May 08, 2025 at 5:20 pm
As an alumna of MA, I am very sorry to hear of this loss.
My condolences to all who knew Dylan Taylor.
Jeannie Llewellyn May 08, 2025 at 11:54 pm
I worked with his father, Michael, and I feel for the whole family. A very sad day indeed.
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Carmen May 12, 2025 at 3:19 pm
It has now been widely reported that a GreenWaste Recovery truck is the vehicle that caused this teacher’s death.
GreenWaste has not made a statement and has a responsibility to do so.
GreenWaste Recovery, which provides recycling and waste management services in San Carlos, California, is majority-owned by Macquarie Infrastructure Partners V (MIP V), a private equity fund managed by Macquarie Asset Management.
Now that we know that a garbage truck caused this incident, it changes the narrative significantly.
Families and residents have a right to know the truth and to expect these vehicles to have significant safety protocols in place (including standard operating procedures) outlining when it is safe for a garbage truck to enter into a bike lane. Furthermore, did this garbage truck have safety features that are equal to or greater than what is retro-fitted in today’s cars including cameras, flashing lights when objects are within the proximity, vibrating steering wheels and brakes that automatically engage?
This should be our expectation for all commercial vehicles entering into bike lanes under any circumstances.