[mazbarth]

I'm see so many people & bicycles walking in the middle of roads, & facing the wrong direction.
These common-sense rules have stood the test of time, so why just disregard them?
I hope the lady is charged.

[Topgun 1776]

And then the person goes to jail...or, loses everything in a civil suit... because cyclists have the same rights to public roads or MMP as vehicles or anyone else.

[jimbomaybe]

Originally Posted by mazbarth

I'm see so many people & bicycles walking in the middle of roads, & facing the wrong direction.
These common-sense rules have stood the test of time, so why just disregard them?
I hope the lady is charged.

Multi modal paths are very dangerous, by putting pedestrians bicyclists and golf carts in such close proximity creates a hazardous situation, not building sidewalks saves costs for the developer, but golf carts are a popular way to get around, perhaps I am wrong but is there any enforcement of rules of use on the paths? A lawsuit is almost a certainty , why would the victims family and attorney not see the developer as a co defendant ?

[Paul1934]

When driving cart late day when sun angle is blinding, I always put my windscreen down to enhance visibility. Rather kiss a couple bugs than a cart car or jogger.

[RedWingNut]

Like it or not the driver should be charged for vehicular homocide and prosecuted to the full extend of the law. Who in their right mind pulls out into traffic without making sure the path is 100% clear. If you can’t see, don’t move until you can

[russtcc]

I wish walkers would always walk facing traffic on any surface be it cars, golf carts or bicycles. i don't understand not wanting to see what's coming at you.

[WingedFoot78]

Bikes don't stop for anybody it seems.

[jswirs]

Originally Posted by WingedFoot78

Bikes don't stop for anybody it seems.

Such a short-sighted, illogical, completely false statement. Even at the age of being a senior, I still remain amazed at the lack of intelligence and lack of social skills some folks display.

[tuccillo]

The accident happened on the road, not an MMP.

Originally Posted by jimbomaybe

Multi modal paths are very dangerous, by putting pedestrians bicyclists and golf carts in such close proximity creates a hazardous situation, not building sidewalks saves costs for the developer, but golf carts are a popular way to get around, perhaps I am wrong but is there any enforcement of rules of use on the paths? A lawsuit is almost a certainty , why would the victims family and attorney not see the developer as a co defendant ?

[toeser]

There but for the grace of God go I. I have had so many close calls, it's absurd. 95% of the golf cart drivers are fine. Maybe 3% could use some improvement and 2% should be banned.

The worst are those who drive around 90 degree blind corners on the wrong side of the trail. What is wrong with these people? They could just as easily cause a golf cart smash-up as hit a bicycle. I could go on with multiple examples, but I guess most of you have seen them as well.

[MidWestIA]

I always here this happens when they hit their head - use a seat belt

[Windguy]

This is the second person from our club to be hit in the early morning. Both drivers that hit them said they had been blinded by the sun. I won’t ride when the sun is low.

[jswirs]

Originally Posted by MidWestIA

I always here this happens when they hit their head - use a seat belt

Do you mean use a "helmet"? BTW, it is "hear" not here.

[bluecenturian]

What charges do you expect. It’s a traffic violation at best for fail to yield. Nothing in this information would come close to supporting criminal charges. It’s an accident, yes a tragic one but still an accident. There is civil liability but nothing criminal by no means.

[Worldseries27]

Cars have anti collision technology. Hope they get to work on them for gc
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