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Old 03-04-10 | 01:29 PM
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jrjwoodsman
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From: Spokane Valley,WA

Bikes: 1970's Huffy "Open Road", 1999 TREK 6500 hardtail, 2002 Specialized Stumpjumper FSR, 2009 Jamis Aurora Elite

Awsome ride in to work this morning. It was a balmy 37F and foggy. Saw 2 other commuters this morning, usually see a few more but I rode earlier than normal today. We had our first bicycle fatality on Monday evening (7pm). A middle aged man who rode his bike pretty much daily was crossing a busy intersection in the cross walk when a drunk driver (owner of a local bar) turned the corner and ran the cyclist over. The drunk guy fled but was followed by a witness and returned to the scene. He was arrested and charged with vehicular homicide and felony fleeing the scene of a crime. Makes you a little nervous about being out on your bike. I have front/rear lights, mirror, bright clothing ect. but you never know.
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