2011-11-17 - Rider Down, Clapham High Street

Hi-vis hybrid rider (Paul) seemingly taken out by car coming out of Gauden Road just after the Rail bridge heading Northbound.

I was on my way to Clapham High Street, as I was a trainenger. I didn't see what happened, but heard something and ran over to make sure everyone was OK. The rider was awake but has obviously taken a hard hit to his hips/pelvis, and was in the middle of the road. We got him off the road and onto the pavement, as he was able to move with help.

The nice man in the shop on the corner of Gauden Rd called the ambulance, and a woman too busy to stay, passed the phone to me to talk to them. We did the usual checks and they arrived within 5 minutes. After they took over, I headed of to the tube.

I have left him my name/number and directed him to here to let us know how he is.

Heal up cyclist.

Heal up Paul - hope all is well.

And thanks for doing the right thing lardy.

I hope anyone would do the same thing.

I'm more worried about his bike than him. If I'd had a lock on me, I'd have secured it, but as it was, I had nothing, so I hope it gets put in the ambo with him. MInd you, it didn't look expensive and the rear wheel was pringled, so an insurance replacement might be on the cards.

Was it one of the cars from the minicab office that always smells overpoweringly of skunk by any chance?

Nope. Just looked like a bloke driving with his missus to work. Bog standard hatchback. The driver was excellent at the scene. Making sure the cyclist was OK before moving, checking for injuries etc.

Shame he was driving like a fucking blind twat.

this side road? http://g.co/maps/g762r

I fucking hate that bit... probably 50% of the time I go through there I have some idiot in a car edge out in front of me as I go under the bridge...

hope the rider down is ok.

Did the rider get the drivers details so he can follow up?

I don't know about details. The fact that the ambulance was in attendance should mean that po-po will be along to get details of all concerned.

this side road? http://g.co/maps/g762r

I fucking hate that bit... probably 50% of the time I go through there I have some idiot in a car edge out in front of me as I go under the bridge...

hope the rider down is ok.

The very one.

I've just had a call from the traffic department about this. I'm the only person who gave details as a witness, but as I didnt see the collision itself, I'm no use.

Fuck it. I wish I'd got details from the people who saw it happen but fucked off as soon as someone else came to help.