Motorcyclist Killed by Woman Painting Her Nails

[Heifzilla]

http://wjz.com/national/nail.paintin...2.1001944.html

This happened over the weekend not too far from where I live. I know this isn't a bicycling accident, but it really struck me because I frequently take the lane when I am waiting for a light to change or whatever so I don't get squished on the side of the road. Since this woman was on a motorcycle, it's really not all that much different than any of us on a bicycle. It's absolutely horrible, and I cannot believe this happened.

[Zen]

"Hunt wasn't arrested Saturday and was simply given a ticket for failing to reduce speed to avoid an accident."

Huh? What about vehicular manslaughter?

[Biciclista]

wow, that's awful.

[maillotpois]

Other than maybe being able to get out of the way a little quicker and the clothing which does really prevent road rash, I can tell you there is NO difference in vulnerability between a motorcycle and a bicycle. That is absolutely disgusting. I hope she goes down for that.

[Heifzilla]

"Hunt wasn't arrested Saturday and was simply given a ticket for failing to reduce speed to avoid an accident."

Huh? What about vehicular manslaughter?

I read another article where it said more charges are being considered. I can't imagine she will get away that lightly. So awful.

[msincredible]

RIP rider.

[Grog]

I think something needs to be done about our definition of "accident."

This is terrifying.

[Tri Girl]

How horrific, senseless and tragic!
That poor woman killed by a reckless driver PAINTING HER NAILS - wtf? She only got a ticket? Yeah, you killed a person and you get a ticket. Accident, schmaccident. She was operating a potentially deadly machine and failed to operate it correctly. I'm disgusted and hope that more happens to her because that sets a terrible example that you can drive recklessly and kill someone and not be punished- meanwhile the poor deceased woman's family is punished for the rest of their lives.

[bmccasland]

The driver needs to face more than just a ticket for failing to control her vehicle. You get that if you hit a shrub. She KILLED someone. Where's the reporter shoving a microphone in her face asking her if pretty nails are worth the price of someone's life? Methinks she needs several years behind bars, with a picture of the lady in her cell, so she can see who's life she took and ponder on that every day.

[smilingcat]

+1 with Zen.

Excuse me! a misdomeanor for killing a person. An accident? This was an act of wanton disregard of basic safety. No different than 100+MPH driving. Neither driver can react fast enough for the road condition ahead of them. one painting the nail will not react since her attention and focus was on the nail not the road. 100MPH driver maybe focused on the road but not far enough ahead... Same thing.

[Eden]

I think something needs to be done about our definition of "accident."

This is terrifying.

+1 - events like this should never even be called accidents. It was *negligence* on the part of the driver. She should never be allowed to drive again.

[AnnieBikes]

I agree, Eden, complete total negligence. She should definitely "pay" with jail time for manslaughter. The victim's family is going to be "paying" for the rest of their lives...paying with the pain of losing a loved one in such a senseless way. Nails, OMG! That is positively sickening.

[shootingstar]

This type of driver and death reminds one of the young (older teenage) driver whowas texting on his PDA where his car swerved into a bike lane and killed an experienced cyclist. It was highly discussed on the bicycling magazine forums a few years ago because the cyclist was one of the forum moderators there.

Other shocking cycling deaths like this..

There is currently a medical epidemological research study via the University of BC where the principle researchers are looking at the causes for cycling injuries (including those that have occurred on the road) and causes that have been reported through the ER units in local hospitals. Not sure if the study will include cycling deaths. One of the lead researchers is K. Teske.