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

It's definitely the hit and run aspect that gets the red mist coming on for me. Accidents, even ones caused by daft twats in "safer" boxy cars. But to know you've hit someone so hard there bikes still attached to your car and drive off. If they don't get serious bans (1 year +) or prison time, I'd be fucked off.

Hope you get better quick and follow up on both criminal and civil aspects...

This is the thing though, they really could only get a year driving ban, I would not be happy with that at all. For all the driver knows, you could die on the roadside as they drive off shitting their pants. A ban should not even be an option as the only penalty, that it is makes me sick. They should be in prison, not for the accident itself, that is clearly careless at least, but the driving off when their actions after the crash could be the difference between life and death, that deserves prison time, regardless of the outcome for the victim.

Good luck with the recovery Vinz man.

think of the up sides. you got some time to (re)build yourself a new ride before you are are back out there. with vengance!
You get the sympathy vote (fuck it go for the hero)
Scars look great
And you could reap the rewards of this twats stupidity. if not keep the details and get Bill to write a piece no it (good work BTW Bill)

I wouldn't go reading that story about dalston cyclist untill you get another dose of pain killers, few bourbons and maybe a smoke.. that poor sod!

This is the thing though, they really could only get a year driving ban, I would not be happy with that at all. For all the driver knows, you could die on the roadside as they drive off shitting their pants. A ban should not even be an option as the only penalty, that it is makes me sick. They should be in prison, not for the accident itself, that is clearly careless at least, but the driving off when their actions after the crash could be the difference between life and death, that deserves prison time, regardless of the outcome for the victim.

+1

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

Thats fucked up man. I hope you are ok.
I agree with the attempted murder sentiment. Attacking someone with a 1.5+ ton weapon and leaving them for dead must surely be worse than battering someone with a club etc and running off.

Mother fuckers

Hope you have a speedy recovery!

Hi, first-ish post.
Vince, glad you're ok, my advice is to join the CTC now, costs about 30 quid. I dont think it matters that you've already been hit. Give them a phone and they'll put you into contact with a law firm who specialize in cycling accidents. I did this last year after a bus behind me didnt stop at a zebra crossing when I did to let a ped cross, and crushed my beloved fuji. I was slightly injured, but just bruises, etc. They were really good, just a few forms to fill out, a few phone calls, and they arrange a visit to a private Dr who will make sure the medical report is good for you!
I just recieved a cheque for over 3 grand. You'll obviously get a LOT more.

Mate 184 stiches... That is mad.
Hope you get well soon. I am in Cambridge, but often in Norfolk as my GF lives your way if I can help shout me.

Hope the bastard in the 4x4 gets whats coming to him/her...

@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 ?

Whoops, I meant Vinz, not Vince...

Whoops, I meant Vinz, not Vince...

Shit ! What's happened to Vince ?

f*ck that sucks, hope you recover quick vinz. Take him for every penny you can get

Yeah bear in mind if he can afford a nice shiney Volvo 4x4 he can afford to pay out a healthy lump sum to you...

Shit ! What's happened to Vince ?

Man, I dont know. Lets just hope he's cool.

Perhaps you could negotiate destruction of the vehicle as part of the settlement? I'd have it crushed into a cube and dropped on their driveway.

T.C. is right too.. you can join after the event..

http://www.ctc.org.uk/DesktopDefault.aspx?TabID=4461
http://www.rjw.co.uk/ctc

The CTC Legal Advice Scheme is available to all individual members of CTC except Affiliated Members. It is [B]*not*[/B] available to Affiliated Organisations. If you are involved in an incident, telephone the CTC Accident Line on 0870 873 0062 for advice.

Maybe I wasn't clear initially.. just in case.. FUCK THESE CUNTS OVER!

FUCK THESE CUNTS OVER!

Here, here*

• or is it Hear, hear?
  

Here, here*

• or is it Hear, hear?
  
  
  

'Hear' - as in 'listen to him' or 'hear him'.

speedy recovery dude.

fucking 4x4 drivers - anyone else notice that its drivers of range rover sports that have the least awareness of and consideration for other road users?

fuck. only just seen this.......

Hope you're mending Vinz and those painkillers are still working.

Take care everyone and don't go crazy at volvo/4x4 drivers.....this one was just an exceptional CUNT, I have to believe CUNTS like this are a minority otherwise I start shitting meself whenever I hear a motor bearing down on me!

I hope you get better soon vinz.

+1 to all the above.

At least you can use your recovery time to surf for your dream bike replacement. You should get ££$£ for those injuries - it's bad.

Speedy recovery, fella.

mate that sounds harsh, glad your reasonably ok and that your bike fought back to balls up the car, you need to take that muppet to the cleaners for not stopping, accidents happen but not stopping is plain nasty.

happy recovery.

rich

Hi Vinc,

Stories like this certainly make you think! Glad you're ok, or at least will be.

Given the nature of what happened, I'd say it wouldn't be a bad idea to contact the CTC legal aid guys. Even if you're not a member of CTC, they may well be able help.
They can be contacted on 0870 873 0062.

Please please give them a call, I know of a good many cyclists that have been in situations where the CTC legal guys have stepped in, and they've been really glad they did. I just hope they'll be able to help.

If you need anymore advice, I'd be more than happy to help.

the snake

good god, what a c*nt! get well soon and sue the b*stard for all he's worth!

sounds nasty - get well soon

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.