Wow - hard to believe he just drove away! You could have been seriously injured. So glad it's just skinned knees and you are ok!
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05-21-2010, 03:46 PM #1
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05-21-2010, 03:51 PM #2
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Wow- I'm glad you're OK. That's very scary! I can't believe he just drove away, but good for you for getting his medallion #. Definitely report it to both the cab company and the police. I don't know what, if any, action they'll take- but once you report it, it's out of your hands and you did the right thing.
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05-21-2010, 07:30 PM #3
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Yow!
So glad it wasn't worse! Definitely report it!
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05-22-2010, 04:26 AM #4
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Wow! A tiny bit more force and that could have been much worse--I'm glad you weren't seriously injured. Good for you for having the presence of mind to get his medallion number! Definitely call and report it.
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05-22-2010, 07:13 AM #5
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Wow. Both the driver and the passenger sped off? I'd see a Dr and replace the helmet. Even if you don't think you hit your head it might have touched the pavement.
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05-22-2010, 08:00 AM #6
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I called the city's non-emergency number to report the incident, and it will be handled as a reckless driving complaint through the Taxi & Limousine Commission.
I'm pleased about this -- TLC has a good reputation, and I will at least get something on record for this driver. I'm going to have my knees photographed in case there's a hearing. The taxi GPS system should have a record of the driver's location, which will corroborate my report.
The employee who took my complaint was a cyclist, and a literate one as well. He read back his report to me and it was perfect. We talked about Treks while his computer dawdled.
It's time for a new helmet anyway, and I'm now a big fan of biking tights. Oh, and gloves.
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05-22-2010, 10:38 AM #7
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PamNY - how are your knees and other body parts? My "little bump" resulted in torn ligaments. I'm sure you'd know by now if you're really hurt - any uncooperative parts? Or more uncooperative than normal?
Glad you're OK and were able to report it. And glad to hear you were taken seriously. How lucky the person on the other end was a cyclist as well!Beth
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