Crystal Huff (they/them) (@[email protected])
mas.wrong.tools
The number of bicyclists we lose in collisions with cars, just in Somerville and Cambridge, is tragic and terrifying. 😭 https://mass.streetsblog.org/2024/09/24/suv-driver-kills-bicyclist-on-memorial-drive-in-cambridge (I actually did check and make sure it wasn't @[email protected] we lost in this ebike crash yesterday. I worried.) #CambridgeMA #bike #SomervilleMA
  • waz@lemmy.world
    4·
    3 months ago

    I live in Boston. I fully agree with you though in this situation the guy wasn’t in the bike lane, he was on the sidewalk.

    The biker was on the sidewalk, not on the road, when he got hit, and went flying over the hood of the car.

    I don’t know how anyone would be expected to play defense against that situation.

    • itsgoodtobeawake@lemmy.world
      2·
      3 months ago

      I’m definitely not trying to victim blame by any means, my apologies if it came off that way. You’re absolutely right, sounds like the driver was 100% to blame and cyclist happened to be in the wrong place at the wrong time.

      I did not intend to imply that this particular accident was the result of a skill issue , and looking back I can see where it might sound like that. I know far too many strong cyclists that will never be the same after accidents in Boston.

      The amount of disctracted drivers on the road is scary for sure. I love riding in the city but I’m also thankful that it is no longer my job.