Truck v Cyclist: Hit and run (Melbourne).
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Truck v Cyclist: Hit and run (Melbourne).
Postby coffeeandwine » Mon Nov 12, 2012 12:40 pm
A cyclist was seriously injured when hit by a truck this morning in Exhibition St. The truck did not stop but was seen to brake. A very good description of the incident from a witness. Police looking for a beaten up, unmarked white semi truck carrying sand/dirt heading north on Exhibition St about 9:45
Thoughts are with the injured cyclist, has family and friends.
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Re: Truck v Cyclist: Hit and run (Melbourne).
Postby jules21 » Mon Nov 12, 2012 12:53 pm
i know it's bad form to critique the riding of injured cyclists, but i think it's worth reinforcing why you shouldn't ride up close to parked cars, as a witness reports the cyclist may have done in this case - it just encourages motorists to squeeze you.
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Re: Truck v Cyclist: Hit and run (Melbourne).
Postby greyhoundtom » Mon Nov 12, 2012 1:02 pm
It only takes one uncaring lowlife for your existence, and the welfare of your family to be destroyed.
Almost as bad is the fact that if bought to justice the courts simply give them a slap on the wrist because we have become desensitised to the carnage on our roads.
As I have been told now on two ocaisions by friends.........You are kidding.......You ride on the road?
Mate you are just an accident waiting to happen.
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Re: Truck v Cyclist: Hit and run (Melbourne).
Postby birdbrain » Mon Nov 12, 2012 1:49 pm
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Re: Truck v Cyclist: Hit and run (Melbourne).
Postby Sydguy » Mon Nov 12, 2012 1:52 pm
A cyclist approaching the rear of a truck or bus (or car) has their own life in their hands.
I feel for drivers of large vehicles as I often see people run across roads in front of them or cycle in and around them in Sydney.
Terrible situation, let's hope a full recovery can be made!
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Re: Truck v Cyclist: Hit and run (Melbourne).
Postby familyguy » Mon Nov 12, 2012 2:06 pm
The article states "riding parallel with the truck"...no mention of 'alongside, in front or behind'?Sydguy wrote:The truck driver was unaware of the cyclist and will not be charged Police are saying.
A cyclist approaching the rear of a truck or bus (or car) has their own life in their hands.
I feel for drivers of large vehicles as I often see people run across roads in front of them or cycle in and around them in Sydney.
Terrible situation, let's hope a full recovery can be made!
JM
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Re: Truck v Cyclist: Hit and run (Melbourne).
Postby Sydguy » Mon Nov 12, 2012 3:48 pm
However if the cyclist came up from behind the truck and was in the process of over taking on the left between parked cars or was simply cycling beside the truck then it is a totally different story.
I was not there and won't judge either the cyclist or the driver, but I also never overtake large vehicles on their left or right when their engine is running.
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Re: Truck v Cyclist: Hit and run (Melbourne).
Postby Mulger bill » Mon Nov 12, 2012 9:23 pm
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Re: Truck v Cyclist: Hit and run (Melbourne).
Postby sogood » Mon Nov 12, 2012 10:53 pm
As for the title of this thread, it's a bit premature. We don't know who was at fault but do know that cyclists (or even car drivers) will always come out second or third best when in the company of a truck. So take care every one and ride extra defensively!
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Re: Truck v Cyclist: Hit and run (Melbourne).
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Re: Truck v Cyclist: Hit and run (Melbourne).
Postby Percrime » Tue Nov 13, 2012 7:33 am
Why yes... I suppose he should. And I expect if he lives and can ever ride again he probably will.
Frightfully sorry to bleed all over your wheel old chap.. I wont do it again.
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Re: Truck v Cyclist: Hit and run (Melbourne).
Postby hannos » Tue Nov 13, 2012 9:23 am
Sydguy wrote:P
I was not there and won't judge either the cyclist or the driver
None of us were so we should not be judging either party. (not aimed at you Sydguy)
Hope the person recovers fully and fast though.
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Re: Truck v Cyclist: Hit and run (Melbourne).
Postby ytd » Tue Nov 13, 2012 3:47 pm
Hope the rider recovers. I once gave first aid to a truck driver who was run over by his own truck and he recovered OK.
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Re: Truck v Cyclist: Hit and run (Melbourne).
Postby jules21 » Tue Nov 13, 2012 3:59 pm
you were lucky not be prosecuted for making a false statement. obviously a professional driver wouldn't have missed seeing you, so it couldn't have happened, or at least not involving him. did you apologise?ytd wrote: When later stopped by the cops he denied even seeing a bike on the roundabout so no charges or compensation.
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Re: Truck v Cyclist: Hit and run (Melbourne).
Postby KonaCommuter » Tue Nov 13, 2012 8:08 pm
The truck driver was unaware of the Police Officer operating the speed camera and will not be charged Police are saying.
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Re: Truck v Cyclist: Hit and run (Melbourne).
Postby Mulger bill » Tue Nov 13, 2012 8:59 pm
KonaCommuter wrote:The truck driver was unaware of the Police Officer operating the speed camera and will not be charged Police are saying.
Brilliant!!!
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