Glad I am not the only one. Again, it is the word of the person who hit them vs a family who never saw them coming! I hope that is was just an accident. However, if this person is not being truthful than I hope it comes out. I too think there should be further investigation rather than taking the motorist at their word. What can I say, I don't trust most people to be forthcoming in a situation like this.
Hit an automobile vehicle that is on the road in front of you & you pay for damages. Hit a cycling vehicle & you exclaim "oops didn't see it" & go on your merry way???
I have to say that I have a problem with this entire situation. Mostly because if they had been walking down the road the driver would be in jail waiting for a trial. Also did anyone see the damage to the front of that van? She must have been moving quite fast for that amount of damage to happen. I think they need to look a little closer into this because if this continues I either need to up my life insurance or quit riding.
I agree. You would be held responsible for the vehicle in front of you even if you rear-ended it due to being blinded by the sun! I realize accidents happen and sometimes they are caused by sun glare but you are still responsible for your vehicle, correct?
I have asked the investigative reporter, Dennis Farrier, w/ WSMV, to explore further. He's been a true champion for cyclists. I'll keep you informed as I hear other information.
I've also involved Bike Walk TN who are very good a putting pressure on THP and DA's in cases like this.