Originally Posted by
100bikes
Originally Posted by
rumrunn6
w/o knowing more it's hard to form an opinion. but initially looking at this road view I see decent sidewalk (aka Highline Trail) which I don't normally advocate to ride on. I also see a very straight road which would be tempting to go faster than slower on. there is a road crossing at the Middle/High School. so I'd be tempted to ride the paved "trail" & cross at the light
Heartbreaking for sure. The parents will feel this loss the rest of their lives.
I didn't see in the article if the victim was riding straight down the road or crossing the road.
As a dad, I would have instructed my middle school children to take their bikes on that wide sidewalk and stay off the road. I don't believe vehicular cycling should apply to children in all circumstances. But that's just me.