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Experienced Cyclist Killed in Colorado
Long-time cyclist Jeff Ferber was killed in a car/bike crash in Colorado on
May 21st. Accoding to police, the accident appeared to be caused by the "inattentive driving" of the 17 year old female motorist. http://tinyurl.com/3gzs2 http://tinyurl.com/2udvn Art Harris |
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"Arthur Harris" wrote in message et... Long-time cyclist Jeff Ferber was killed in a car/bike crash in Colorado on May 21st. Accoding to police, the accident appeared to be caused by the "inattentive driving" of the 17 year old female motorist. http://tinyurl.com/3gzs2 http://tinyurl.com/2udvn Art Harris I got hit and nearly killed by one of those (17 year old inattentive driver) about 18 months ago. It was no fun at all. She never apologized, never called to inquire how I was doing during my hospitalization or rehab, nothing. Nor did her parents. I don't think about it much now, but it sure bugged me back then. I hate that people like this are allowed behind the wheel and, as in the case of my accident, I hate that inexperienced teenagers are allowed to compound their inexperience by being allowed to talk on cell phones while driving. That's just pure stupidity. Bob C. |
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"psycholist" wrote in message
[...] I got hit and nearly killed by one of those (17 year old inattentive driver) about 18 months ago. It was no fun at all. She never apologized, never called to inquire how I was doing during my hospitalization or rehab, nothing. Nor did her parents. I don't think about it much now, but it sure bugged me back then. I hate that people like this are allowed behind the wheel and, as in the case of my accident, I hate that inexperienced teenagers are allowed to compound their inexperience by being allowed to talk on cell phones while driving. That's just pure stupidity. You want stupidity? A women driver here who killed a cyclist when she was composing a text message on her mobile phone got away with a suspended sentence! Anyone else would have gone to prison and good riddance but she didn't because she was young and pretty. http://www.theage.com.au/articles/20...?from=storyrhs -- A: Top-posters. Q: What is the most annoying thing on Usenet? |
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On Mon, 24 May 2004 06:05:17 +1000, "DRS"
wrote: You want stupidity? A women driver here who killed a cyclist when she was composing a text message on her mobile phone got away with a suspended sentence! Anyone else would have gone to prison and good riddance but she didn't because she was young and pretty. http://www.theage.com.au/articles/20...?from=storyrhs What can bikers do about this kind of thing? Stiffer penalties may not change behavior... -B |
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"Badger_South" wrote in message ... On Mon, 24 May 2004 06:05:17 +1000, "DRS" wrote: You want stupidity? A women driver here who killed a cyclist when she was composing a text message on her mobile phone got away with a suspended sentence! Anyone else would have gone to prison and good riddance but she didn't because she was young and pretty. http://www.theage.com.au/articles/20...ml?from=storyr hs What can bikers do about this kind of thing? Stiffer penalties may not change behavior... -B Most states are getting pretty dramatic in their treatment of drunk drivers. I've read that studies in Europe have shown drivers using cell phones are three times more impaired than the average drunk driver (that's my summary statement of what I've heard exists in the research out there ... don't hold me to it). Many European countries have outlawed cell phone use while driving. I think people driving while talking on cell phones should be treated the same as drunk drivers. I suspect that there will be some cases in the courts before too much longer where drivers and cell phone companies will be held liable and where studies such as these will be used to get some large awards from juries. Then the laws will follow slowly. Bob C. P.S. I took this thread in another direction, but lets all have the family of this poor victim in our thoughts and prayers. |
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psycholist wrote:
I got hit and nearly killed by one of those (17 year old inattentive driver) about 18 months ago. It was no fun at all. She never apologized, never called to inquire how I was doing during my hospitalization or rehab, nothing. hey, me too (well, sorta, injury not near as bad). 16 1/2 in my case and last fall. i got off pretty lucky (went over the back of her car at 22mph) and escaped uninjured. she *KEPT* going, parked her car at the best buy lot and was going in when a truck driver who saw the whole thing caught up with her (gratifyingly, he was screaming at her). here's the real kicker. the accident snapped the rear q/r skewer so the bike wasn't rideable. she said .. "i'd like to give ya a ride, but i'm late for school." whoa. she stuck to that and i walked 3 miles home (this was on the way to work). interestingly the 40-something lawyer who hit me (in my only other accident 12 years earlier) just handed me two $100 bills. -- david reuteler |
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Many European countries have outlawed cell phone use while
driving. It's been banned in the UK where you are holding the phone. To be legal, a hands-free kit is required. Or, if no hands-free kit - vehicle should be stopped with engine switched off. It's too largely ignored though :-( See http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk_politics/3015610.stm --This is an invalid email address to avoid spam-- to get correct one remove fame & fortune **$om $ --Due to financial crisis the light at the end of the tunnel is switched off-- |
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"psycholist" wrote:
I hate that inexperienced teenagers are allowed to compound their inexperience by being allowed to talk on cell phones while driving. That's just pure stupidity. I agree completely. And that teenager can pass his/her road test in a Honda Civic, and then get behind the wheel of a Hummer. Even more incredible, dashboard TV screens are now available as an option on some vehicles. At least one fatal accident has been caused by a driver who was watching a movie while driving! We need laws to ban these kinds of things, and they need to be enforced. Art Harris |
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David Reuteler wrote:
psycholist wrote: I got hit and nearly killed by one of those (17 year old inattentive driver) about 18 months ago. It was no fun at all. She never apologized, never called to inquire how I was doing during my hospitalization or rehab, nothing. Did her insurance pay for your medical stuff and a new bike? Her insurance company probably told them not to have any contact with you for fear you'd sue them for something more. I wouldn't care about an apology from somebody that stupid, but blood or money would be acceptable if there was enough of it. hey, me too (well, sorta, injury not near as bad). 16 1/2 in my case and last fall. i got off pretty lucky (went over the back of her car at 22mph) and escaped uninjured. she *KEPT* going, parked her car at the best buy lot and was going in when a truck driver who saw the whole thing caught up with her (gratifyingly, he was screaming at her). here's the real kicker. the accident snapped the rear q/r skewer so the bike wasn't rideable. she said .. "i'd like to give ya a ride, but i'm late for school." whoa. she stuck to that and i walked 3 miles home (this was on the way to work). You mean you didn't turn her in to the cops for hit & run? Damn, you're a saint. interestingly the 40-something lawyer who hit me (in my only other accident 12 years earlier) just handed me two $100 bills. And didn't make you sign something? HE was a saint! -- Cheers, Bev xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx xxxxxx "It is a matter of regret that many low, mean suspicions turn out to be well-founded." -- Edgar Watson Howe |
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I didn't know this guy and there's nothing I can do to help him now.
Nonetheless, a brother on wheels has fallen. Hopefully, his death will serve to raise awareness in his community. This pint is to him! After all, the best we can hope for when we leave here is to be remembered. Here's to you, Jeff! Peace - Arthur Harris wrote in message et... Long-time cyclist Jeff Ferber was killed in a car/bike crash in Colorado on May 21st. Accoding to police, the accident appeared to be caused by the "inattentive driving" of the 17 year old female motorist. http://tinyurl.com/3gzs2 http://tinyurl.com/2udvn Art Harris |
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