I was out riding today on bike paths in our area. On the way home, the path crosses a street intersection. It's one of those intersections that doesn't look too bad but for some reason it's crazy. When my turn came to cross and all was clear I went on through and just after I reached the other side I heard a big screech followed by a crash. Looked back and a gal in a little white car had evidently made a left turn onto the street I'd just crossed WAY too fast and she'd jumped the curb onto the bike path and taken out the bike path sign. I know she had a red light when I crossed because my direction had green so I'm not sure what in the world she did to push through that hard.
Good thing I hadn't gotten to that part of the safe ol' bike path a few seconds later - and good thing nobody else was there, either!
Deb
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08-17-2005, 05:15 PM #1
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A Few Seconds Made the Difference This Time
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08-17-2005, 07:29 PM #2
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whew! glad you're ok
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08-18-2005, 01:10 PM #3
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There but for the Grace of God eh! as a bike path rider that has to cross several busy streets I know what you mean and I am very glad to hear your timing was impeccable!!
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08-19-2005, 08:02 AM #4
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Wow! I'm so glad you're okay! That sounds so scary!
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08-19-2005, 01:24 PM #5
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Wow... very scarey... joss huh?
So pleased the Cycling Goddess was watching over you
*rereads*
*nods head*
very, very scarey...
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08-20-2005, 01:35 PM #6
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I've had a couple moments like that - nowhere NEAR as scary, but I'm very glad you're ok.
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