2012-09-27 - Rider Down, Gordon Square/Byng Place

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  • Rider down at the junction of Byng Place/Gordon Square, 1900 yesterday.

    Licensed taxi turning right towards Euston didn't give way to the cycle lane. Rider had to deviate to avoid hitting the car and fell off.

    Rider suffered minor injuries to knees and shoulder. Was taken home and apart from being shaken up appeared fine.

    2 other witnesses provided details.

    **The odd thing
    **The taxi driver refused to give insurance details because no contact had occurred. An off-duty police officer assisted and arrested the driver for refusing to provide details. The officer also ensured all details were shared.

    If you heard shouting near the junction at 1900 last night, this was the reason - the driver didn't believe the officer was a policeman!

    Thank you off-duty officer

  • Good on that copper! Nice to know at least one of them CGAF about cyclists.
    EDIT: and of course heal up rider & well done Arvy for assisting

  • Nice one arvy.

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2012-09-27 - Rider Down, Gordon Square/Byng Place

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