2013-04-19 - Rider Down, Gray's Inn Road (southbound) / Clerkenwell Road

http://t.co/A1lFsleKAd

Fingers crossed, but this doesn't look very good.

Rode past this at around 3.40 this afternoon.

I have to say the response from the emergency services was outstanding. Two major roads closed at the beginning of Friday rush-hour, lots of vehicles and officers on the ground from both the Police and Ambulance service, and what appeared to be a very thorough investigation taking place.

This is a level of response I have noted at several accident sides I have (sadly) been in the vicinity of recently.

I must also note, with great disappointment, that many of my fellow citizens seem to think it appropriate or acceptable to photograph, film and tweet about the victims of these accidents even while they are suffering and in pain. It is not appropriate, so get fucked.

My thought tonight are with the rider, stay safe.

Taking photographs need not be distasteful, tweeting can be a tactful way to relate factual news.
This junction has been noted to be dangerous. When there is news of an awful crash, the truth will out and it is in many people's interests to relate facts quickly and dispel rumour. London Ambulance use Twitter for this reason.
I don't think being abusive about this is appropriate or helpful.
My thoughts are with all affected by this terrible crash, which I hope will be the last here.

I wasn't trying to be abusive as such. I ride every day in central London. I see too many accidents. I also see too many people treating those accidents as a spectacle, almost as entertainment. I think this is disgusting behaviour.

Earlier in this thread, it was noted that someone had 'tweeted' an image of the victim that was not fit to be presented to this forum.

What is the point, or benefit of taking and disseminating such vile images?

Tweeting images of victims is horrible.
Sometimes casual photographers' images can provide useful evidence, which might not otherwise be available.

I think the site might more accurately be described as Gray's Inn Road (southbound) and Clerkenwell Road.

This is on The Standards website today
http://www.standard.co.uk/news/london/boris-biker-fights-for-life-after-he-is-crushed-by-tipper-truck-8582485.html

Fucking vultures taking that photo.

Cunts.

I hope the bloke comes out of this well.

The whole point of the privacy screens is undermined by the jerk taking the picture and the paper for publishing it. Utterly disgraceful. I really hope the rider comes out of this well too.

I think the site might more accurately be described as Gray's Inn Road (southbound) and Clerkenwell Road.

Noted, I've changed the title.

Thoughts & prayers to rider, friends & family.

This is on The Standards website today
http://www.standard.co.uk/news/london/boris-biker-fights-for-life-after-he-is-crushed-by-tipper-truck-8582485.html

Fucking vultures taking that photo.

Cunts.

I hope the bloke comes out of this well.

That's the picture from the Tweeter I didn't share..

Cunts +1.

I never paid much attention to the picture. I'll remove the link if people find it offensive

Not a dig at you mikec.. Just the Standard for being lazy journalists and having no respect.

BBC has a report on the victim, Dag Linderberg, four months after being crushed by the lorry:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-23912846

http://www.camdennewjournal.com/news/2014/jan/driver-fined-after-collision-boris-bike-cyclist#.UumXo-U0p9g.twitter

I wonder how the victim is doing now.

Hopefully he and his girlfriend are getting help while she's caring for him and supporting them both financially.

A 6 month ban and £420 fine is peanuts (or is it 620? The article confuses me) for what could have ended so badly.

It is peanuts IMO. **** typical of the way these cases are managed.

Dag is "still healing but have managed to slowly recover". He is thinking of ways of working with other victims to raise awareness of "life changing injuries".

The driver was banned for 6 months and fined £420 for careless driving. The BBC report suggested a "dangerous driving" charge, but that was last year. There was an additional £200 fine after pleading guilty to driving a vehicle in a dangerous condition. Apparently the lorry had multiple faults and should not have been on the road.

£420 wouldn't even cover costs, would it?

Such a disgrace.

The driver that hit me and fled the scene was charged more than that.

Who receives that money?

Can't the cyclist sue the driver/driver's insurer for damages through civil rather than criminal court?