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Old 03-10-08, 08:12 AM
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I thought news was supposed to be unbiased for either side.
Hm.
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Sorry hudsong, that's a trait of good journalism. There isn't much of that around...
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Old 03-10-08, 09:13 AM
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one of the news sites that a link was posted to in this thread had a video from the news station. i had no volume, but there is footage of the police cruiser in the grass, on the wrong side of the road, with a bike pinned underneath.

also apparently the female was preparing for upcoming olympic trials... how awful. they were all pretty young...
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Old 03-10-08, 10:03 AM
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Originally Posted by Peedtm
Wow. . .

"The group collided with the deputy's car while the deputy was on a routine patrol in the area, Sgt. Don Morrissey said."


Wrong!!! They collided with him?!
this sounds familiar. my last collision was with a police officer who stuck me from behind. in the official report, i "collided with the officer's van attempting a left turn." something wrong there? yes. bicycles that strike cars do not end up wedged under front tires.

sorry to hear about this. sometimes it's a sad world out there.
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WTH does Morrissey know about bikes anyway! Jeez!

"wielding a bicycle chain....
Oh..
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Old 03-10-08, 12:35 PM
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Originally Posted by m4bandit
What a horrible situation for everyone. My thoughts go out to all involved including the officer.

I don't think he woke up that morning intending to kill two cyclists. I doubt he's laughing it up right now.

Just one of those things that reminds us that regardless of how much we mind our own business, enjoy ourselves and live our lives there is always something that can mess it all up. Tell your families and even your friends that you love them. You never know when *****'ll get turned upside down.
true, but he's no less culpable because he's a cop.

also, the news reporting leaves others feeling less bad about the situation, since, you know, they collided with him and all.
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