Deanna
04-06-2006, 01:55 PM
This information has been verified by my clubs chat-list administrator, be safe!
> $1,000 Reward Offered
> For information leading to the arrest and conviction of the driver
> of the pickup truck involved in the following flagrant action of
> violence against a local bay area cyclist. A Monte Vista Velo (MVV)
> club cyclist was injured after being run off of the road by a large
> Dodge Ram pickup truck while descending on Page Mill Rd. The
> incident happened on Saturday, March 25th around 11:00am and the
> driver of the truck tried to run many other club members off the
> road as they road single file down the hill. The altercation was a
> deliberate act by the driver of the truck to send a message to all
> bay area cyclists that they do not belong on the public roads.
>
>
>
> Description of the Truck
> 1. Late model full sized black Dodge Ram Pickup with black
> bumpers
> 2. Extended cab with dark tinted windows
> 3. "Let's Rodeo" bumper sticker on left rear bumper. 12"x4"
> black letters on white background.
> 4. Dark tool box behind the driver's window.
> 5. License #6L6????
>
> If you spot the truck matching this description, please get a full
> license plate # and report it to the Palo Alto Police Department at
> the number below. The Injured Rider suffered a class 1 AC
> separation of the left shoulder and two broken teeth. He is
> recovering quickly and has returned to riding with the club.
>
> The injured rider is married and father of 4. He is an
> accomplished cyclist with over 25 years of competitive riding
> experience. He is also a successful businessman holding Vice
> President of Engineering positions at Sun, Kazeon and Oracle
> Corporation.
>
> "The bay area is one of the most cycling friendly places I have
> ever lived in. I've never see anything that compares to this level
> of aggression and willingness to inflict harm. My hope is that we
> can find the person that did this before they hurt or kill someone
> else."
>
> Contact Information
> Kim Collet
> Palo Alto Police Department
> 650-329-2406
> Case #: 06-084-0054
>
> $1,000 Reward Offered
> For information leading to the arrest and conviction of the driver
> of the pickup truck involved in the following flagrant action of
> violence against a local bay area cyclist. A Monte Vista Velo (MVV)
> club cyclist was injured after being run off of the road by a large
> Dodge Ram pickup truck while descending on Page Mill Rd. The
> incident happened on Saturday, March 25th around 11:00am and the
> driver of the truck tried to run many other club members off the
> road as they road single file down the hill. The altercation was a
> deliberate act by the driver of the truck to send a message to all
> bay area cyclists that they do not belong on the public roads.
>
>
>
> Description of the Truck
> 1. Late model full sized black Dodge Ram Pickup with black
> bumpers
> 2. Extended cab with dark tinted windows
> 3. "Let's Rodeo" bumper sticker on left rear bumper. 12"x4"
> black letters on white background.
> 4. Dark tool box behind the driver's window.
> 5. License #6L6????
>
> If you spot the truck matching this description, please get a full
> license plate # and report it to the Palo Alto Police Department at
> the number below. The Injured Rider suffered a class 1 AC
> separation of the left shoulder and two broken teeth. He is
> recovering quickly and has returned to riding with the club.
>
> The injured rider is married and father of 4. He is an
> accomplished cyclist with over 25 years of competitive riding
> experience. He is also a successful businessman holding Vice
> President of Engineering positions at Sun, Kazeon and Oracle
> Corporation.
>
> "The bay area is one of the most cycling friendly places I have
> ever lived in. I've never see anything that compares to this level
> of aggression and willingness to inflict harm. My hope is that we
> can find the person that did this before they hurt or kill someone
> else."
>
> Contact Information
> Kim Collet
> Palo Alto Police Department
> 650-329-2406
> Case #: 06-084-0054
>