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Old 04-22-12, 10:51 AM
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I think these kinds of accidents happen at a rate of about one a year in the US. Being killed by a cyclist is probably about as likely as being struck by lightning. I think it's interesting that the arrest rate for drivers who kill is somewhere around 10%, while that for cyclists who kill is around 100% - and unlike the 10% of motorists who kill, cyclists who kill usually end up serving time.
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