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kjmclark
Nov 8, 2009, 7:36:08 PM11/8/09
to Washtenaw Bicycling and Walking Coalition
Did everyone else miss this story?
"Driver in fatal bicycle crash ordered to stand trial"
http://www.annarbor.com/news/crime/man-charged-in-fatal-bicycle-collision-ordered-to-stand-trial/
This is a completely different case from the earlier one. The
comments are running about six to one against cyclists having any
right to bike at night. In this case, a motorist decided to serial
pass another motorist (a Grand Am right behind a Bronco). When the
Bronco driver got back over the Grand Am driver suddenly realized
there was a bicyclist in the oncoming lane but it was too late to
avoid killing the cyclist. The Grand Am driver said he never saw a
bicycle headlight. Most of the comments are along the lines that the
motorist is the victim and cyclists shouldn't be on the road at night.
Ken
kenc...@ameritech.net
"Driver in fatal bicycle crash ordered to stand trial"
http://www.annarbor.com/news/crime/man-charged-in-fatal-bicycle-collision-ordered-to-stand-trial/
This is a completely different case from the earlier one. The
comments are running about six to one against cyclists having any
right to bike at night. In this case, a motorist decided to serial
pass another motorist (a Grand Am right behind a Bronco). When the
Bronco driver got back over the Grand Am driver suddenly realized
there was a bicyclist in the oncoming lane but it was too late to
avoid killing the cyclist. The Grand Am driver said he never saw a
bicycle headlight. Most of the comments are along the lines that the
motorist is the victim and cyclists shouldn't be on the road at night.
Ken
kenc...@ameritech.net
CycloChemist
Nov 9, 2009, 7:50:51 PM11/9/09
to Washtenaw Bicycling and Walking Coalition
Yay Ken! Yes, this story escaped my attention. I saw it in the
annarbor.com print version last night. Checked out the discussion
just minutes ago and posted my 2-cents worth. Then I logged on here
to post a link and, voila! You beat me to the punch.
Another tragic story, but seems to have not captured the same public
attention as the Pincikowski crash.
I appreciate your insight and efforts to provide clarity to the
description of the crash. I was left confused, as you stated you were
too. But your analysis straightened me out. Thanks! And if folks
reading this go to the link, be sure to scroll for Ken's comments to
more clearly understand the incident.
I, uh, have no taste for riding county roads in SE Michigan, which I
feel is generally hostile to the bicycle. Like I said in my posted
comment, riding a bike at night on county roads is risky. In dark
clothing - riskier. Even with a headlight and rear reflector, the
legal requirements for night riding, doing that is very risky. Maybe
with a 900 lumen headlamp, a truck LED red tail light .... (Pete Hines
specal: description on the WBWC website, www.wbwc.org), but even then
it's risky, in my opinion.
> "Driver in fatal bicycle crash ordered to stand trial"http://www.annarbor.com/news/crime/man-charged-in-fatal-bicycle-colli...
annarbor.com print version last night. Checked out the discussion
just minutes ago and posted my 2-cents worth. Then I logged on here
to post a link and, voila! You beat me to the punch.
Another tragic story, but seems to have not captured the same public
attention as the Pincikowski crash.
I appreciate your insight and efforts to provide clarity to the
description of the crash. I was left confused, as you stated you were
too. But your analysis straightened me out. Thanks! And if folks
reading this go to the link, be sure to scroll for Ken's comments to
more clearly understand the incident.
I, uh, have no taste for riding county roads in SE Michigan, which I
feel is generally hostile to the bicycle. Like I said in my posted
comment, riding a bike at night on county roads is risky. In dark
clothing - riskier. Even with a headlight and rear reflector, the
legal requirements for night riding, doing that is very risky. Maybe
with a 900 lumen headlamp, a truck LED red tail light .... (Pete Hines
specal: description on the WBWC website, www.wbwc.org), but even then
it's risky, in my opinion.
> "Driver in fatal bicycle crash ordered to stand trial"http://www.annarbor.com/news/crime/man-charged-in-fatal-bicycle-colli...
>
> This is a completely different case from the earlier one. The
> comments are running about six to one against cyclists having any
> right to bike at night. In this case, a motorist decided to serial
> pass another motorist (a Grand Am right behind a Bronco). When the
> Bronco driver got back over the Grand Am driver suddenly realized
> there was a bicyclist in the oncoming lane but it was too late to
> avoid killing the cyclist. The Grand Am driver said he never saw a
> bicycle headlight. Most of the comments are along the lines that the
> motorist is the victim and cyclists shouldn't be on the road at night.
>
> Ken
> kencl...@ameritech.net> This is a completely different case from the earlier one. The
> comments are running about six to one against cyclists having any
> right to bike at night. In this case, a motorist decided to serial
> pass another motorist (a Grand Am right behind a Bronco). When the
> Bronco driver got back over the Grand Am driver suddenly realized
> there was a bicyclist in the oncoming lane but it was too late to
> avoid killing the cyclist. The Grand Am driver said he never saw a
> bicycle headlight. Most of the comments are along the lines that the
> motorist is the victim and cyclists shouldn't be on the road at night.
>
> Ken
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