Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg) - Local Cyclist 'Bumped' By Car
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dlester
10-11-09, 01:06 PM
This article really annoyed me. There isn't much information in it, but it totally plays down what happened by calling the collision a 'bumping', but it clearly shows the cyclist taped to a back board, and he was carted off to the hospital. The journalist was astute enough to point out the driver of the car was not injured.
There isn't enough information in the narrative to be able to make any sense out of what actually happened, but it still got under my skin so I am sharing it here as I am interested in the reactions others may have.
The 'Don Lester' comment on the article is mine.
http://www.wenatcheeworld.com/news/2009/oct/07/bumped-bicyclist-taken-to-hospital/
Thomas_CAAD9
10-11-09, 01:24 PM
'Bumped' by a car making a right turn. Presuming this is a junction then it would suggest poor observation on the part of the driver.
flip18436572
10-11-09, 02:29 PM
I would like to know more before I would think about a comment. I just wish it could be safer for everyone to ride, walk and drive. It takes "everyone" paying attention, not just one person. When I am driving, I am trying to watch for everyone. When riding my bike on the roads, I am very aware of most everything around me.
My best wishes for the rider
The rider may not be truly injured. But due to the nature of the incident EMS will take extra precaution until the patient can get a x-ray.
I've ridden in Wenatchee (east side also). You have to really have your head on a swivel & be very defensive type cyclist in the downtown areas. I've had my share of close calls just riding with the flow of traffic against the side walk.
Sounds like a right hook to me, not a bump.
I have a co-worker who was truly 'bumped' while he was at Penn State. He stopped suddenly at a stop sign and the car following him bumped his rear wheel, causing him to dismount, but leading to no injury or damage to either vehicle or 'driver.' What makes this story interesting is that the motorist was Joe Paterno. JoePa got out of his car to make sure my co-worker was OK, and was very upset he'd nearly hurt a student.
gapwedge
10-12-09, 10:39 AM
Sounds like a right hook to me, not a bump.
I have a co-worker who was truly 'bumped' while he was at Penn State. He stopped suddenly at a stop sign and the car following him bumped his rear wheel, causing him to dismount, but leading to no injury or damage to either vehicle or 'driver.' What makes this story interesting is that the motorist was Joe Paterno. JoePa got out of his car to make sure my co-worker was OK, and was very upset he'd nearly hurt a student.
The same JoePa that wears coke bottles for glasses? I love the guy, but I am sure he was not texting when this happened....:50:
kabersch
10-12-09, 12:20 PM
Using a backboard on a person who was in a bike/car accident is probably SOP for the EMTs. Mechanism of injury indicates there could] be a neck injury. When I was a Ski Patroller, we put lots of patients on backboards that turned out to be fine.
The article says the bicyclist was in the crosswalk. It's possible he was riding on the sidewalk and the driver didn't see him. Most drivers aren't looking for people on the sidewalk moving faster than a walk, and many sidewalk cyclists don't look over their shoulder before crossing the street. That' why I hate riding on sidewalks and am always very cautious at intersections if I am on the sidewalk.
I'm glad no one was hurt.
unixpro
10-12-09, 05:35 PM
One of the two times I've been hit was when I was riding on the sidewalk because the road had no shoulders and was heavily trafficked. The driver didn't look for anyone in the sidewalk and I got hooked in the back wheel. Now I ride in the road no matter what.
Hopefully this guy's OK. If not, maybe the cyclist can "invite" him into court for a little friendly lawsuit.
The article says the bicyclist was in the crosswalk. It's possible he was riding on the sidewalk and the driver didn't see him. Most drivers aren't looking for people on the sidewalk moving faster than a walk, and many sidewalk cyclists don't look over their shoulder before crossing the street. That' why I hate riding on sidewalks and am always very cautious at intersections when if I an on the sidewalk.
+1. That's the biggest problem, I've found, when riding on a sidewalk.