Northeast - Cyclist "John Gorke" Killed in C-NY - State Trooper

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professorkev
07-04-09, 07:02 AM
I just get back from Cape Cod, turn on the news and sadness, a Cyclist out on a run with his neighbor was killed by a drifter. THis happened on Rt. 20 in Pompey, Central NY that is a POPULAR route for cyclists, it leads to Cazenovia NY. I didn't know the guy, seems though like a "jolly" fellow who leaves a family behind. WHile it doesn't matter he was a Trooper, it may help leading to some changes in that area and prosecuting those who break the law.

Just a guess, but I bet there was cell phone usage during this accident.

RIP to a man who has served us all in his job and armed forces!

http://www.9wsyr.com/media/news/d/8/f/d8f06529-417d-490c-ba89-1796ec5b09be/Original.jpg

http://www.9wsyr.com/news/local/story/Veteran-state-trooper-killed-in-Pompey-car/uIqj2HTMdUWU-JkkT3VxEw.cspx