hit and run, assault *and* kidnapping!

[zoom-zoom]

Is this sort of thing against cyclists escalating, or am I just more aware of it because I am now among the 2-wheeled folks?

[Biciclista]

I think you are just more aware of it now. Although in some places (like parts of Florida and California) it DOES seem to be escalating. I think in Seattle (near where this story comes from) it is NOT escalating.

[PamNY]

Good heavens, that is terrifying. Reminds me not to complain about my trivial problems.

[Zen]

Keep us posted.

[bmccasland]

Since this incident happened back in November, does anyone know the outcome? Did the charges stick on the driver?

[Eden]

I haven't heard anything more about it. I'm guessing the guy went to the hospital (for his supposed chest pains...) and that was the end of it.

It wasn't publicized so even the victim may never know. I was hit by a car last summer and I don't know in the end what happened with her. I know she was issued with two citations at the scene. I also know she was prepared to fight at least one of them (I received a summons....), but for some reason she decided not to and canceled the court date in the end. So I don't know what happened in the end - did she just pay the ticket? did she somehow get it dropped? It would be nice if the courts kept victims informed just for peace of mind, but it doesn't happen.

[OakLeaf]

Traffic and criminal cases are public record, and it's all online in a lot of places. If you know the defendant's name and the court where the charges were filed, you can look it up. If it's not online, if you're really interested, you can go to the clerk of court's office to find it. As the victim, you could call the prosecutor's office and ask.