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| Bicyclist killed in DC; ...by military convoy | |
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| Tweet Topic Started: Apr 12 2010, 04:08 PM (160 Views) | |
| The 89th Key | Apr 12 2010, 04:08 PM Post #1 |
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Extremely sad. http://voices.washingtonpost.com/getthere/2010/04/some_pm_traffic_problems.html What's odd is today I was looking at the traffic cameras of the blocked off areas and saw bikers and pedestrians crossing the street like normal, but since there are barely any cars I thought to myself, "I wonder if they are crossing without as much caution today".
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| Aqua Letifer | Apr 12 2010, 06:27 PM Post #2 |
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ZOOOOOM!
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That's fairly close to where I am every day. It was a ****ing mad house down there, let me tell you. Motorcades tearassing through the city every 20 minutes or so, and a lot of times, you couldn't see them until they were a block away and when they're going 55-60 in an otherwise 25-30 mph zone, that's not nearly enough time. Horrible accident but I hope people (i.e., the government) stop and think about this. I don't automatically put the cyclist at fault. |
| I cite irreconcilable differences. | |
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| The 89th Key | Apr 12 2010, 06:32 PM Post #3 |
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Oh neither do I. I hope a full, independent, investigation is done and justice is served. I would hope the motorcade driver (presumably the lead car), if responsible, is given a hard but fair punishment for killing someone. |
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| Aqua Letifer | Apr 12 2010, 06:37 PM Post #4 |
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ZOOOOOM!
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I agree entirely. The thing is, so far the vibe I'm getting is "oh it was just an unfortunate accident." |
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| The 89th Key | Apr 13 2010, 10:05 AM Post #5 |
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Identified. 68 year-old female journalist. From her employer: http://www.aaas.org/news/releases/2010/0413in_memoriam.shtml News story: http://www.wtop.com/?nid=25&sid=1932709
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| Mark | Apr 13 2010, 10:37 AM Post #6 |
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HOLY CARP!!!
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Sad. |
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___.___ (_]===* o 0 When I see an adult on a bicycle, I do not despair for the future of the human race. H.G. Wells | |
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