A London lorry driver who “carelessly” killed 29-year-old #cyclist Louise Wright in London has been convicted of causing her death by careless driving – but has walked away with a suspended sentence and assorted wrist slaps. This has caused understandable global outrage among many cyclists and non-cyclists who think people should be able to walk or cycle without being violently … [Read more...]
7-Year-Old Boy on Bike Run Over by Cab Should Have Been More Careful!
Picture this: seven-year-old Ronan Williams gets a red bike for his birthday. He’s riding it on a sidewalk right outside his own home. A cab driver has been parked half on the sidewalk and suddenly pulls off, clipping Ronan’s bike and sending the little boy flying. The cab driver flees, leaving the crying boy lying half in the road and half on the sidewalk, his new bike on top … [Read more...]
Cyclist’s Lives Valued at $2,500?
The Manitoba courts apparently value a cyclist’s life at $2,500 – judging by a fine they recently handed down to a motorist who killed two cyclists. Motorist Ian Gibbons of Brandon struck and killed two cyclists two years ago. The victims, Robert Joseph Carrier from BC and Daniel Hurtubise from Quebec, were attempting to raise money for diabetes research by cycling across … [Read more...]
