2009-03-22 - Rider Down, Harrow Road

Posted on Mon 23rd, March 2009

• #1

Fedster

I have again the unpleasant duty to notify of a rider down. I know it through a friend of a flatmate of the victim, hence little detail. Rider down yesterday on Harrow road, now in St Mary's with 'a broken neck (C2)'. The guy will live --almost surely saved by his helmet -- but I do not know the extent of the damage. I understand some permanent damage is expected but --fingers crossed-- no paralysis.
• #2

shootthebreeze

damn!
dark days...
thoughts go out to all those that know them.
• #3

Wannabe

Another person? Man, this sucks. Ride safe. My thoughts with those affected.
• #4

hippy

I couldn't find anything in the news, save for some people complaining about a bike lane being too big or some rubbish. Keep us updated.
• #5

cliveo

That is terrible. Let's hope for a quick and full recovery.
• #6

xtr.

I used to live on Harrow Road, very busy and dangerous place for cyclists. Hope the guy will be OK.

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