Is nowhere safe?

[sbparker31]

When I read this, I couldn't really believe it, so I had to post. Two bicyclist killed on a bike path that is a good 25 yards away from the freeway, separated by an embankment and chainlink fence. The accident occurred around 6:30 pm -- I was riding in this very spot two hours earlier.

http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/2011/may/31/suv-veers-off-sr56-bicyclist-killed/

[martinrjensen]

sounds like a freak accident. I will be curious to see what caused her to veer over there.

[rugbysecondrow]

???? happens sometimes. It sucks, but when your time comes, that's it.

[wasfast]

Pretty unusual accident. SR56 bikepath is an excellent bikepath and keeps a reasonable distance from the freeway the majority of the time.

To answer your question, no place is totally safe....fact of life.

[Blue Jays]

Cellular records should be obtained for all vehicle accidents causing injury or death.
I'll bet some text messaging was involved.

[jpw]

65 million years ago somewhere near present day Cancun.

Triceratops: "What was that?"

Tyrannosaurus:"I'm not sure, but when your time's up your time's up. Run."

[Gummee]

I've ridden that path. You'd think being that far away and separated by a fence that you'd be relatively safe. Guess not.

I still remember when I first moved to Carmel Valley that that road was 1-lane and gravel. Now look at it!

M

[flydhest]

other hazards on bike lanes . . . from your nation's capital

http://www.princeofpetworth.com/2011/06/more-trouble-on-the-metropolitan-branch-trail/

[sbparker31]

I've ridden that path. You'd think being that far away and separated by a fence that you'd be relatively safe. Guess not.

I still remember when I first moved to Carmel Valley that that road was 1-lane and gravel. Now look at it!

M


Tell me about it. I grew up in Poway and that was barely a dirt road back in the day. Those fancy new subdivisions used to be migrant labor camps. . .

[fourflys]

When I read this, I couldn't really believe it, so I had to post. Two bicyclist killed on a bike path that is a good 25 yards away from the freeway, separated by an embankment and chainlink fence. The accident occurred around 6:30 pm -- I was riding in this very spot two hours earlier.

http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/2011/may/31/suv-veers-off-sr56-bicyclist-killed/

and elevated right? I couldn't believe this either as I live about 3 miles from there and ride the path frequently...

and yes, it was freak accident but still sucks big time and makes you think... I gotta wonder if the driver was texting or otherwise distracted when "changing lanes"...

[Nil Else]

Though I don't know whether this was the case it looks like the chainlink fence wouldn't be much of protection if a vehicle crashed into it (especially at highway speed)... rather there might be no way of escaping if you are in the vicinity as it would catch you like a fishing net.

http://img193.imageshack.us/img193/7770/picture5jbd.png (http://img193.imageshack.us/i/picture5jbd.png/)

[radsmd]

I feel so bad for the family he left behind. RIP.

Prayers going out to all involved.

[dawgie]

A 5-year-old girl was killed in Raleigh, NC, a few days ago while she was playing on the front porch of her house. A woman driving the down the street lost control of her car, veered across several yards and plowed into the house, killing the little girl. Really sad. I would not be surprised if texting was involved.

[rugbysecondrow]

other hazards on bike lanes . . . from your nation's capital

http://www.princeofpetworth.com/2011/06/more-trouble-on-the-metropolitan-branch-trail/


Yikes. I have thought about being knocked over and robbed, but a taser would mess up my day.

Do you think Brooks could make a nice leather holser?

Honestly, not sure if I would try to evade an attacker or steer right towards them and become a bombadier. I certainly don't want to find out.