i'm really sorry to hear that. Someone got smashed in Seattle last night, a pedestrian. Whoever hit this person never even stopped. Some other hapless soul found them later.
I wish we could crack down on irresponsible drivers.
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07-24-2009, 03:58 PM #1
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07-24-2009, 09:08 PM #2
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We lost another cyclist today too. One of our local Seattle racers was hit by a left hand turner a few days ago (on a road we all use frequently) and passed away today. It's all very sad.
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07-25-2009, 10:23 AM #3
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A couple years ago, I had a 7AM car accident with a student rushing to a class. I was ruled "at fault", she was taken away in handcuffs - DUI at 7AM; wouldn't have even known to look at her.
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07-25-2009, 11:23 AM #4
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Yes - it was Bruce Rosar and he was killed on a clear day mid-day. The report says he turned in front of a car. The driver was not charged. Lots of folks think that might not be the whole story, but I'm sure we'll never know.
It's got me pretty shaken up too. I didn't know him personally, but knew his work well (and know MANY people who routinely rode with him).
About 2 years ago, we had a cyclist killed by an NC State student. He was drunk at about 10:30 in the morning, and hit her on a residential street. He had turned 21 the day before and was still trashed from the night before. Her family asked for leniency in sentencing - I don't think I could have done that
But yeah - I have to admit I've been thinking more and more about whether it makes sense to ride. I love it, and I know there are risks in everything in life. And, at the end of the day, I know I'll be back out there. But for now, I'm shaken up
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