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.