2009-06-02 - Rider Down - Peckham

I hope the report from our Lewisham Cyclists means this is not another fatality. Tom is a reliable source.

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I don't understand why the frequency of these awful accidents isn't being picked up by the national media/high profile politicians at this point. RIP.
The frequency of cyclst/HGV deaths in London has been much the same for 25 years, the horror is that almost every other type of casualty has dropped dramatically.
The employers of several of the recent victims are supporting action to raise the issue and create publicity. I was at a meeting today with some of them, we are hoping to launch a campaign to give cycle awareness training to drivers across London.
I will be updating our HGV webpages soon and will ask you guys for comments.