Sad story about fellow rider
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Road Master
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It's like would you be surprised if someone tried to mug you while walking in a bad part of SE DC? You know you're doing something well within your rights by walking there on a public street, but it's not the safest place to go take a stroll.
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Without going into detail as to why...I'll just say that using the crosswalk to cross the street in an urban environment like NYC or EssEff is like playing Russian roulette, it's not wise IMO. When walking alone I'll cross in the middle of the street in a city that's full of cars. I know I won't win a settlement if I get hit by a car when crossing in the middle of the street but the whole idea behind practicing avoidance is to not get nailed in the first place.
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The story is way beyond sad, with it being her first walk after the wreck and with her 41st anniversary that was coming up. I don't understand the charges, when she was killed. They sound like she was given a simple ticket.
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This is most likely the case. I recently read an opinion article titled something along the lines of “It’s OK to kill cyclist” in regards to bicyclers. It mentioned that unless a hit and run, DUI, or other “special circumstance like a road rage incident was involved that most, if not all auto drivers who killed a cyclist got off basically with minor tickets or slaps on the wrist. There were no manslaughter charges or anything serious like that.
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It's called an accident guys... As long as there were no contributing factors, showing malicious intent, premeditation, etc., then citing the person for the minor traffic infraction is all that should happen, criminally.
Civilly, yes, she'll pay.. But why should someone be held criminally liable for an accident ? Again, if she was texting, drinking, etc., then throw the book at her. But an accident is an accident.
Civilly, yes, she'll pay.. But why should someone be held criminally liable for an accident ? Again, if she was texting, drinking, etc., then throw the book at her. But an accident is an accident.
