Advocacy & Safety - Cyclist death in Las Vegas

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ArizonaAdam
06-05-08, 05:38 PM
Another sad and pointless death.
The driver "didn't see" the cyclist, who was riding with traffic, then apparently didn't see a tree either.
Sorry the article isn't any better. Cyclist death ranks right below grocery store openings in the media here.

http://www.lasvegasnow.com/Global/story.asp?S=8435699&nav=menu102_1

edit: see also http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/24991050/

ATAC49er
06-05-08, 07:10 PM
Didn't see the cyclist, my aching @$$!!!!

The only possibility of not seeing the cyclist is for the guy to admit that he had his head up his...you know.
John E
06-05-08, 08:29 PM
As Chris L. used to point out, "I didn't see him/her" is a confession of inattentive motoring.

Vitus_979
06-05-08, 08:31 PM
thats sad i live in vegas and know exactly where it is
joejack951
06-05-08, 08:45 PM
thats sad i live in vegas and know exactly where it is

Sounds like it was on a wide laned road, or a road with a shoulder at least (article points to the motorist drifting from their intended path to hit the cyclist). Do you know what this road looks like or have a link to Google maps for it?
Vitus_979
06-05-08, 09:17 PM
http://i29.tinypic.com/10i9l6g.jpg
there is a screen shot of the intersection
adamtki
06-06-08, 12:39 AM
You do everything right and take every precaution to stay safe and even though the driver wasn't drunk or racing, this still happens. Scary...
TalkingHead
06-06-08, 04:00 AM
I live in vegas also. Just got back into cycle..and have been very cautious. Drivers in this town are HORRIBLE!!

Sad to hear this. best wishes to any family