Northeast - Wantagh MUP Accident
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exRunner
07-21-09, 07:28 AM
I was running on the MUP and passed this point about 15 minutes before this happened.
http://www.newsday.com/news/local/nassau/ny-libike2212987822jul21,0,4559982.story
Talk about a freak accident.
Papa Tom
07-21-09, 09:45 AM
Damned motorcyclists are CONSTANTLY speeding down the Wantagh at well in excess of 100 mph. This is the second case I know of in which a motorcycle cut down a bicyclist on that path.
I, too, was there on Monday night, but I believe I arrived back at Cedar Creek by about 7:45. Minutes earlier, I had shaken my head in frustration as a motorcyclist shot down the left lane of the parkway at twice the speed (or more) of the fastest-moving automobile. Perhaps more police should be assigned to watch the parkway, rather than scold bicyclists who ride through the theater parking lot?
I forget...isn't there a guardrail along the highway separating it from the path? I want to say yes, but can't say for sure.
Edit, Google answered my question for me. The answer appears to be no.
I can't imagine why not. If there are any thoughts of closing the path, they should look to installing guardrails instead.
http://lh6.ggpht.com/_F8cBoCUDjpk/SRyRFI01nyI/AAAAAAAAAKY/VqEfWinIkgw/s512/IMG_1729.JPG
A horrible tragedy. There are often many families riding bikes, runners, walkers and inline skaters on that path. :(