catonec 

does it make everyone feel better if I also call the streetcar driver a dumbass as well.

HEY DUMBASS STREETCAR DRIVER!!! TRY NOT TO BE A DUMBASS, DUMBASS.

obviously the law sided w/ the cyclist as the driver was charged, so he was clearly in the wrong.

I never said he was innocent. I do not think he should have gotten off scott free.

I just feel that this accident was probably avoidable had one or both of the parties acted in a smarter way.

The witness statement, at least what was printed in the article, indicated that the driver attempted to prevent the collision. It did not say that he maliciously sped up or chased him down with the intent of purposely causing harm.

I dont how much more clearly I can say this. THE DRIVER SHOULD HAVE SLOWED DOWN OR STOPPED COMPLETELY.