I heard about this tragedy and it never ceases to amaze me how some people use these opportunities to rant about cyclists who by law have a right to be on the road. I ride in NYC which is a hectic area to do just about anything and I see plenty of carelessness on the side of both cyclists and motorists. I find motorists and cyclists yapping away on their cell phones more of a threat than trying to get around a cyclists which motorists should treat as a slow moving vehicle; I never see motorists shouting at sanitation sweepers when they have to get around them so cyclists should be treated the same. Conversely, cyclists should move to the right if a faster moving vehicle is approaching so they don't force the motorist to potentially have to move into a lane with oncoming traffic. There always is the contingent of motorists who see cycling as a hobby and should be treated as such, since some can't get their minds around the idea some of us ride as a transportation alternative so we make use of the rights we have to be on the road. I make a point of riding safely not only for my own well being but also to make it easier for motorists to not get incensed by my presence on the road, and since bearing right is better than getting clipped, it's no problem on my part. I've had my share of experiences riding in traffic over the years but fortunately nothing too serious, but I have noticed when I share the road with motorists they tend not to honk as much.