Advocacy & Safety - Cyclist killed by Hit and Run in Santa Cruz County

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WPeabody
05-08-12, 09:39 PM
http://www.ksbw.com/news/central-california/santa-cruz/Santa-Cruz-bicyclist-killed-in-hit-and-run-dog-stayed-by-his-side/-/5738976/12724112/-/frdlgt/-/index.html#comments

Needless to say, very sad. They have not caught the motorist yet, that I know of. This is part of a very popular bike route, as well. If the place they showed is where the cyclist got hit, I don't see how it was dangerous in and of itself. There is a decent shoulder, and plenty of visibility. Yes, it's dangerous because the motorists...


FrenchFit
05-08-12, 10:11 PM
I've ridden HWY 1 a few times, dont like it. Yes, nice shoulders but drivers are distracted by the scenery and hauling a$$, trucks and RV/s too. Too many close calls.

It's a horribly sad story, I wonder if he was visiting the area from Mass., maybe a student. My son lives/rides down there full-time, the story feels too close to home for me. Simply frightening.

Ray R
05-09-12, 10:26 AM
I know that place well, having toured through there southbound five times. On the southbound side there is a separated class I bike path for a mile or so.