August 2011 - Rider Down/Fatality, Edinburgh

The Edinburgh Evening News has a strong story on this.

Including a comment from City leader Andrew Burns:

“I’m completely astounded at the sheriff’s comments. It’s totally irrelevant and I’m amazed a sheriff has made such a comment that has no basis in fact.

“It infers she is partly to blame which is appalling and shows a complete ignorance of the situation.”

Green councillor Gavin Corbett said: “He says that Mrs Fyfe not wearing a helmet contributed to her death. That’s a bit like saying if I am shot while not wearing a bullet-proof vest then it’s my fault.

“Frankly, views like these are astonishing at a time when we should be bending over backwards to make cycling safer".