yet another pensioner battered by a cyclist

On 04/02/2020 09:18, MrCheerful wrote:
The perpetrator is descibed as aged 21 to 30, is of stocky build and was
wearing dark clothing.

Inspector Ewan Wilson, of Falkirk Police Station, said: “This was an
unprovoked and despicable assault on an elderly gentleman who was out
walking with another member of his family.


https://www.falkirkherald.co.uk/news...path-1-5084947

Using the latest statistics from the Department for Transport,
RegTransfers has researched the top causes of road accidents – here is a
breakdown of the top 10 that occur in a year throughout Britain:

Driver failed to look properly – 42,189 accidents reported
Driver failed to judge other person’s path or speed – 21,211 accidents
reported
Driver was careless, reckless or in a hurry – 17,845 accidents reported
Driver had poor turn or maneuver – 15,560 accidents reported
Loss of control – 12,151 accidents reported
Pedestrian failed to look properly – 8,687 accidents reported
Slippery road surface – 7,327 accidents reported
Driver was travelling too fast for conditions – 6,468 accidents reported
Driver was following too close – 6,040 accidents reported
Driver was exceeding speed limit – 5,102 accidents reported

https://www.regtransfers.co.uk/conte...ts-in-britain/

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