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This, I believe, is correct.
It also tells you about the values behind many publications - they'd rather avoid getting sued than worry about seeming heartless or overly sympathetic towards motorists.
I agree with posts below, though - it's not exactly logical. To use it in the case of a vehicle where the driver could be any number of people is more understandable, but to still refer to a 'car fleeing the scene' is bizarre as there is clearly responsibility there.You can also see that 'car' sounds ominous and dangerous, whereas 'cyclist' sounds personal and vulnerable. If you really wanted to, you could formulate a pro-motorist subtext/conspiracy with this.
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I would imagine that in terms of litigation, a driver is probably better funded to defend themselves legally. But like I said, this is just hypothetical, I could be very wrong, just an opinion.
Edit: I would also suggest that in describing the vehicle, it distinguishes it from car/bus/truck etc, and therefore infers the potential severity of the accident.