Champion cyclist Ethan Boyes hit and killed by driver in SF

[paredown]

I freaking hate that the Times headline is passive voice nonsense:
"Track Cycling Champion Dies in Collision"

Howzabout 'Struck by a driver and killed'

[soulspinner]

Originally Posted by paredown

i freaking hate that the times headline is passive voice nonsense:
"track cycling champion dies in collision"

howzabout 'struck by a driver and killed'

+1

[sfo1]

Was it published or confirmed the driver was drunk / under the influence?

Originally Posted by CAAD

Avoidable tragedy. We need real consequences for driving under the influence.

[nooneline]

Originally Posted by sfo1

Was it published or confirmed the driver was drunk / under the influence?

There are some reddit threads that include comments from people on the scene, including the person who pulled the driver out of the car and turned off the engine. The driver was reportedly speeding, crossed the yellow into oncoming traffic, and didn't realize he hit somebody.

I've raced with Ethan many times around the country. This is so, so, so ****ing awful.

[sevencyclist]

So tragic. Another cyclist lost to DUI and unsafe driving.

[2000m2]

Update on this. I didn’t realize the driver is 81 yrs old. Terrible tragedy.

Judge incredulous as feds near misdemeanor plea deal with S.F. man suspected in Presidio DUI crash

https://www.sfchronicle.com/crime/ar...count=MQ%3D%3D

[jamesdak]

[QUOTE=2000m2;3359469]Update on this. I didn’t realize the driver is 81 yrs old. Terrible tragedy.

Judge incredulous as feds near misdemeanor plea deal with S.F. man suspected in Presidio DUI crash

Our justice system is so broken.

[rallizes]

well, here is hoping there is a hell

[Chris(NJ)]

[QUOTE=jamesdak;3359478]

Originally Posted by 2000m2

Update on this. I didn’t realize the driver is 81 yrs old. Terrible tragedy.

Judge incredulous as feds near misdemeanor plea deal with S.F. man suspected in Presidio DUI crash

Our justice system is so broken.

What do you think would be fair?

[Kingson]

Originally Posted by CAAD

Avoidable tragedy. We need real consequences for driving under the influence. RIP

Surprised none of the police or media statements mentioned wether he was wearing a helmet or not. They usually love to point that out to put blame on the victim. Like it would matter one way or another getting ran down by a person using a vehicle as a weapon.

its kind of funny how we have been conditioned to protect and omit the actual source, and name and blame the inanimate tool.

[Likes2ridefar]

Originally Posted by Chris(NJ)

What do you think would be fair?

Making them ride a bike in front of a large vehicle until they get run down.

[tomato coupe]

Originally Posted by jamesdak

Our justice system is so broken.

The judge has to approve the plea deal, and it's likely he'll reject it in this case.

[warren128]

Geez, this reminder brings back the sadness again. I was just riding at the Polo Field cycling track this afternoon, where I would see Ethan practice regularly on the track there. I would watch and admire his technique and perserverance. I am at that place often and I can't help remembering him whenever I'm there.

[jamesdak]

Originally Posted by tomato coupe

The judge has to approve the plea deal, and it's likely he'll reject it in this case.

Yep, that's what I feel from reading the article. What blows my mind is that the prosecution even went there. ***!

[jamesdak]

Originally Posted by Likes2ridefar

Making them ride a bike in front of a large vehicle until they get run down.

The above comment is Jamesdak approved!