- Jul 23, 2009
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Another tragic vehicle vs cyclists collision claims lives. Being triathletes and affiliated to a cycling club, they were most likely well versed in safe cycling and road etiquette. My condolences to their families and to club Cycle Beausoleil.
The Google street view photo and the attached video show that the road has two eastbound lanes and nothing to restrict visibility. Six bikes were taken down in this collision. A mistake by a cyclist is not likely to result in a whole pack being struck. Makes me wonder if this was a case of distracted driving, ie phone call or text. Or God forbid another case of drunk driving or road rage vs cyclists.
EDIT: The investigators said that alcohol was not a factor and the driver stopped and provided 1st Aid, so at least this appears to be more accidental than criminal.
The Google street view photo and the attached video show that the road has two eastbound lanes and nothing to restrict visibility. Six bikes were taken down in this collision. A mistake by a cyclist is not likely to result in a whole pack being struck. Makes me wonder if this was a case of distracted driving, ie phone call or text. Or God forbid another case of drunk driving or road rage vs cyclists.
EDIT: The investigators said that alcohol was not a factor and the driver stopped and provided 1st Aid, so at least this appears to be more accidental than criminal.