Another cyclist killed - Athens, GA

A professor of genetics at UGA was out on a ride and was run over from
behind by a 69-year-old man driving a pickup truck. "No charges have been
filed. The accident remains under investigation."

The cyclist was Marjorie Asmussen, 54.

"The guy said that he didn't see her, but she was run up onto the hood of
the vehicle and pronounced dead at the scene," said Pfc. C. E. Parker of the
Georgia
State Patrol Office in Washington, GA.

Balance of the story talks about her incredible resume in the field of
population genetics. Here's a link:
http://www.onlineathens.com/stories/...40121062.shtml

Another sad day for cycling.

Just an observation -- Athens is a cycling-crazy town. I know some GA state
troopers from that area that do the Assault on Mt. Mitchell every year and
who are into racing. I suspect this incident will be investigated
appropriately and charges will be filed if circumstances justify them.
We'll see.

Bob C.

Keep us posted, Please!
Burr

psycholist wrote:

A professor of genetics at UGA was out on a ride and was run over from
behind by a 69-year-old man driving a pickup truck. "No charges have been
filed. The accident remains under investigation."

The cyclist was Marjorie Asmussen, 54.

"The guy said that he didn't see her, but she was run up onto the hood of
the vehicle and pronounced dead at the scene," said Pfc. C. E. Parker of the
Georgia
State Patrol Office in Washington, GA.

Balance of the story talks about her incredible resume in the field of
population genetics. Here's a link:
http://www.onlineathens.com/stories/...40121062.shtml

Another sad day for cycling.

Just an observation -- Athens is a cycling-crazy town. I know some GA state
troopers from that area that do the Assault on Mt. Mitchell every year and
who are into racing. I suspect this incident will be investigated
appropriately and charges will be filed if circumstances justify them.
We'll see.

Bob C.

psycholist wrote:


"The guy said that he didn't see her, but she was run up onto the hood of
the vehicle and pronounced dead at the scene," said Pfc. C. E. Parker of the
Georgia
State Patrol Office in Washington, GA.

This is a heart-breaking loss. Moreover, at 2:40 pm I'm sure it is broad
daylight even in Georgia and I find this "I didn't see her" excuse pretty hard
to believe.

EFR
Ile de Frrance

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psycholist wrote:


"The guy said that he didn't see her, but she was run up onto the hood
of
the vehicle and pronounced dead at the scene," said Pfc. C. E. Parker of
the
Georgia
State Patrol Office in Washington, GA.

This is a heart-breaking loss. Moreover, at 2:40 pm I'm sure it is broad
daylight even in Georgia and I find this "I didn't see her" excuse pretty
hard
to believe.

I visited north GA before I started cycling and found even driving to be
terrifying. The roads are generally narrower than I am used to with
narrow--sometimes non-existent--shoulders. The area is also hilly so the
roads have many elevation changes and curves and the accompanying blind
spots. At the time I thought the speed limits were excessive and they were
routinely violated. It appeared the famous "Southern hospitality" ends when
behind a steering wheel.

Makes me glad for the wide roads and mostly friendly drivers of my home.

Matthew