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Just witnessed an RTA where a motorcyclist was taken out by a van turning right. Bike was filtering on the outside of traffic in the same direction as the van.
Looked dramatic, I feared the guy would be bashed up but he seemed more or less ok. Stopped to see if anything was needed but they were ok to sort it out between themselves.
The biker volunteered that "it was my fault" which I thought was a bit hasty but I guess he was in shock.
It made me wonder to what degree the onus is on the van driver to check his mirror before manoeuvring vs the rider to be watching for indicators and wheel movements?
Rider was wearing a motorcycle jacket which I guess saved him some nasty road rash.