Originally Posted by
SHBR
Another point:
Did the driver run over the curb as well?
I remember quite clearly that if you do this during a CDL driving exam, its an automatic fail.
For good reason, like others have said, if it was a pedestrian that got run over. (say a mother with a young child in a stroller) there would be substantial public outcry.
Just another dead cyclist, nothing to see here.
That is a shame, not all cyclists are experienced (certified, licensed, etc.) and sometimes they make mistakes.
The machine that was used to kill her is far more dangerous than a loaded gun in the wrong hands.
It is hard to tell if he hit the curb or not. Feeling bumps on the road was likely the reason the truck didn't stop immediately.
One of the differences between the truck and pedestrian is that if the truck was driving at a safe speed (which he may not have been), the pedestrian can grab the kid and take a few steps backward.
In this case my guess is the cyclist stopped short. Took a breath of relief that she hadn't hit the truck as the side of the truck came towards her and knocked her over, then the wheels went over the top.
Even if the truck had been going somewhat slower, it can be difficult to run sideways while on a bicycle. Ideally, one would dismount the bike, toss the bike under the truck, and RUN.
That, or if she hadn't stopped, to take the turn with the truck, and likely have avoided the situation.