2008-04-23 - Rider Down, Another bike bites the dust

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This is way I say go for attempted murder, and then let them whittle it down from there.

Attempted murder and theft?

As I understand the original story, the driver drove off with the bike?

more on that http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/standard/article-23479658-details/Cyclist%20dies%20in%20red-light%20lorry%20crash/article.do

reported to be RLJ

If you read the comments on thisislondon, someone said that their friend witnessed it and doesn't know where the claims of RLJ came from. It constantly amazes me that most times you read those comments, they blame the cyclist. And normally it's reported that 'a cyclist collided with a lorry' and not the other way round – Cyclists don't collide with lorries, lorries hit us.

Jesus H. Hit and run, such devastation. That driver needs to go to jail. Fuck the compensation, he should be behind bars... and then he should be forced to compensate after that much has been achieved. He could've killed you, and plainly did not care.

That exactly my feelings. The criminal charges are more important than the compensation.

That exactly my feelings. The criminal charges are more important than the compensation.

Of course, but a good lawyer who specialises in cycle related stuff is a good start. and dont forget its the twat in the cars fault for your loss of earnings due to injuries, fu**ed bike, etc. Its more important that he goes down, but also very unlikely, at least get as much out of him as possible.

If you read the comments on thisislondon, someone said that their friend witnessed it and doesn't know where the claims of RLJ came from. It constantly amazes me that most times you read those comments, they blame the cyclist. And normally it's reported that 'a cyclist collided with a lorry' and not the other way round – Cyclists don't collide with lorries, lorries hit us.

Completely agree. According to reports, the lorry actually ran over the guys head, but one onlooker has said that they "weren't sure whether the cyclist was wearing a helmet or not..." - How is a bit of plastic is going to help when a HGV actually runs over your bonce? That newspaper report includes so much veiled cyclist bashing it's untrue.

Really sorry to hear about this, hope you recover soon. Saw a similar thing nearly happen last night - except the car just crashed into the barrier and the cyclist rode off, which is a better way round.

@Vinz:

If I have this right, you were cycling along, this 4x4 pulled out around you (to your right) - saw the bollards and swerved back in - ?

Is that correct ?

Yeah. He began to overtake me, saw the bollards and then swerved back in.

Also he was found to be over the drinking limit. I am fortunate to come from a family of academics (Older brother AND sister are lawyers) so there taking care of that side of things.

Again thanks for both the advice and the kind words. I shall keep you updated with how things are going.

Hope you're on the mend Vinz.

Take the fucker to the cleaners.

nasty shit bro, make sure the driver gets all thats coming to him/her.

speedy recovery.

Yeah. He began to overtake me, saw the bollards and then swerved back in.

Unbelievable.

Also he was found to be over the drinking limit. I am fortunate to come from a family of academics (Older brother AND sister are lawyers) so there taking care of that side of things.

Excellent, just excellent. :D

Maybe get a newspaper to cover this ? 4x4 v Cyclist.

Hope you make a fast recovery.

Vinz, get well soon. I had a few nasty offs, but nothing that required even 30 stiches, much less 184 stitches. I agree with almost everything the folks above have said. Can I only recommend a neck brace, and I'm "sure" your back may not be feeling the same eh? In that case, your legally-knowledgable siblings will be smiling at the thought of you wafting past in any vehicle of your choice, 2 wheeled or 4. Back and neck injuries pay out the most, as far as I am aware.

Good luck, and I hope you get what you deserve, which I think should be an insurance-paid-for rest in Hawaii. Then come back to a Colnago, or similar.

Jesus fella, get well soon - take the cunt to the cleaners!

He was drunk as well?! LOL.

I wouldn't be surprised to hear he was also on the phone, while steering with his feet & wearing a blind-fold. What a twat.

The plus side is that makes him more likely to go to jail. (I fucking hope).

Get well soon, be careful all.

fuckin hell, hope you´ll have a speedy recovery!

UPDATE: Not sure what the specific charges were but the driver has received a 3 years Prison sentence and a 2 year driving ban. I have also received substantial amount of compensation.

Im having surgery tomorrow to have plastic surgery on my arm as it is missing a substantial amount of skin! Luckily I have a fat arse that has some skin to spare! Anyway thank you for all the good words and advice.

Well done Vinz, that's great news. Best of luck with the surgery.

'kin hell justice is pretty swift round your way!

That is what I was thinking.

'kin hell justice is pretty swift round your way!

That's what I was thinking. We need some of that down here.

That's a proper result though Vinz, best of luck with the surgery, heal fast.

Wahey! some justice being served.
Best wishes for the surgery.

Well done hope the op goes well. Is the two year driving ban not pointless if his sentence is three years though?

I think that a prison sentence was deserved - glad that the drunken driver got some comeuppence!
Heal well vinz.

Driving ban starts after release.

Fair play Vinz, good luck with the recovery and getting back on the road.

Agreed, very swift process from incident to cell. Let's hope he/she can have a nice long think about it

If it was in London, they'd still be quizzing you to try and find out if it was your fault or not