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Old 08-09-10 | 06:41 AM
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From: Raleigh, NC

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Right-hooked by an EMT vehicle

I was nearly right-hooked by an EMT on my morning commute this morning. I was riding on a 4-lane road with wide lanes that happens to be a designated bike-commute route and one of the only east-west routes in my part of the city. As I approached the top of a hill, a vehicle behind me started honking, which I assumed was the usual stressed-out commuter upset that I was slowing them down by 15 seconds. Next thing I knew, an EMT vehicle passed me, still honking, and immediately turned right across my path. It didn't hit me, but I had to sit up and slow down and alter my path. The EMT did not have sirens or flashers on, so I don't think it was responding to a call. Just your usual impatient driver. Unfortunately, I didn't get a license or any identifying information because I was trying to avoid two other cars at the intersection. Grrrr ...
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