How horrible and tragic. My heart goes out to the cyclists families. How very sad. They didn't have a chance.
As for the officer... well, let's face it, people in cars hit cyclists all the time and everyone blames the cyclist... it's NEVER the fault of the driver in the car. AND even if it is... no one cares. "Oh well, so what... he plowed down people on bikes... they deserved it."
If he killed a family in a car, there would be serious charges brought against him. Since he hit cyclist, it's OK. *rolls her eyes*
I wish they would view people on bikes as if they were driving cars and throw the book at people who kill people on bikes.
"Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather, to skid in broadside thoroughly used-up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming: WOW WHAT A RIDE!!!!"