[buggyone]

Originally Posted by perrjojo

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Let's not forget the reason for this thread...a cyclist, minding her own business was critically injured. The driver of the car was injured as well. We don't know why this happened. Be careful out there.

As is stated, we do not know WHY this happened. Was the cyclist minding her own business or possibly gotten in the path of the car?

[EnglishJW]

Originally Posted by red tail

you are missing absters point. because the car hit her from behind ab feels like its safer to be able to see the traffic rather than it sneaking up behind.

My wife, son and I all ride albeit casually. We ride with traffic and in single file. Each of us has a mirror on either our bike or helmet. By paying attention. we should be able to avoid cars (that are also noisy) from "sneaking up behind."

[CFrance]

Originally Posted by red tail

you are missing absters point. because the car hit her from behind ab feels like its safer to be able to see the traffic rather than it sneaking up behind.

Maybe safer for ab, but creating unsafe environment for others, and breaking the law. The law is written for the safety of all, not just one person. Ignore it, and you endanger others. Very self-centered attitude. And ab's accusing us of needing to chill out and being too emotional is a ridiculous statement.

But I suppose the best defense is a good offense.

[DonH57]

A truly sad situation. Hoping a full recovery for all. Morse blvd is a very dangerous road due to many factors. I truly wished there was a separate multi use path all the down the road to the tunnel under 466. Hope all of us whether walking, cycling, carting, and motoring start looking out for each other on the road.

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by buggyone

As is stated, we do not know WHY this happened. Was the cyclist minding her own business or possibly gotten in the path of the car?

Buggy, read Challenger's later statement that the car was speeding up and slowing down, hit her from behind in the cart path, she was on the roof until he smashed into something where she was thrown a far way. The driver of the van went the wrong direction on Morse and crossed all lanes of traffic. The speeding up and slowing down was before he hit the cyclist.

One can only guess. He had to be cut out of the van. Both Challenger and Brightspot witnessed this and are having a very hard time.

[Deseylou]

Was always taught that bicycles are a mode of transportation and therefore should obey all traffic laws
Ride with traffic
Stop lights
Stop signs
Walk facing traffic
I am sorry this happened and will say prayers for all
Debbie

[gatherer47]

buggyone-I SAW this accident-the cyclist did NOT get in the way of the car.She was driving correctly in the golf cart lane.The car was in the golf car path both before he hit her and then when he hit her.In between he was in both car lanes including driving headfirst toward traffic going north.Luckily at that time no cars were in the lane going north.He would speed up,slow down,speed up,etc.The cyclist WAS MINDING HER OWN business.

[buggyone]

Originally Posted by gatherer47

buggyone-I SAW this accident-the cyclist did NOT get in the way of the car.She was driving correctly in the golf cart lane.The car was in the golf car path both before he hit her and then when he hit her.In between he was in both car lanes including driving headfirst toward traffic going north.Luckily at that time no cars were in the lane going north.He would speed up,slow down,speed up,etc.The cyclist WAS MINDING HER OWN business.

Sure sounds as though the car driver had some bad issue going on. Stroke or something?

[Allegiance]

Originally Posted by gatherer47

buggyone-I SAW this accident-the cyclist did NOT get in the way of the car.She was driving correctly in the golf cart lane.The car was in the golf car path both before he hit her and then when he hit her.In between he was in both car lanes including driving headfirst toward traffic going north.Luckily at that time no cars were in the lane going north.He would speed up,slow down,speed up,etc.The cyclist WAS MINDING HER OWN business.

Speeding up and slowing down with someone on your hood?????

[CFrance]

Originally Posted by Allegiance

Speeding up and slowing down with someone on your hood?????

We may never know, but from the description of the erratic driving, it sure does sound like a stroke or some other medical problem, like diabetic shock or something like that.

[patfla06]

I hope he was not driving drunk.
Prayers being said for all including those who witnessed it.

[gatherer47]

Allegiance-the speeding up and slowing up was before he hit the cyclist.It was while he was weaving in and out of all lanes.

[gabriellaels]

The driver had a diabetic episode and went into a coma.
The bicyclist is alive as well is the driver. This is just a terrible situation and no serious allegations need to be made. How dare you all say it was either ones fault when noone knows what happened.

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by gabriellaels

The driver had a diabetic episode and went into a coma.
The bicyclist is alive as well is the driver. This is just a terrible situation and no serious allegations need to be made. How dare you all say it was either ones fault when noone knows what happened.

I am guessing that the driver who hit the cyclist is someone you know. People tend to speculate when something is beyond comprehension and very awful to think about.

Can you tell us more? People do care.

[kittygilchrist]

Originally Posted by gabriellaels

The driver had a diabetic episode and went into a coma.
The bicyclist is alive as well is the driver. This is just a terrible situation and no serious allegations need to be made. How dare you all say it was either ones fault when noone knows what happened.

I am thankful for the many prayers that have been answered and will keep praying for healing for both.
Your anger is understandable and well stated.