Originally Posted by
bbmike
Playing devils advocate here, if cyclist was not wearing contrasting clothing and/or did not have blinking light on than he is partially to blame.
Originally Posted by
10 Wheels
Why don'r you go visit the injured rider and tell him that.
Originally Posted by
bbmike
It's absolutely nothing personal in my post and I do not claim to know the details of the accident. I thought we are discussing road safety here? Since most do point out distracted driving as possible causes, I think it's important to point out that bicycle visibility is a significant factor as well.
If this thread is to vent out - I apologize - I'm new here.
Glad you apologized, but really, you had it coming. No devil's advocate needed.
The accident happened in the afternoon, so the rider could have been wearing army camo and riding a bike painted in BBQ paint, and the driver would have been negligent in hitting him. Having lit blinkies in traffic, day or night, is WISE -- given the incompetence of drivers exemplified here, in this case -- but is no magic bullet.
Sad to hear Shreveport is becoming such a dangerous place....