cadenceblur Posted November 15, 2014 Posted November 15, 2014 Guys, I would just like to relay an incident that transpired whilst cycling down the Main Road in Lakeside this morning.My buddy was knocked by a car, who overtook him and then turned into a side street. I was witness to the accident. I arrived on the scene and saw that the driver was proceeding to drive away! I waved and shouted at the driver, who proceeded to drive off.He looked "okay", and was being attended to by another friend.I then gave chase and caught up with the driver as she was getting out of her vehicle at a property around the corner. When I challenged her, she claimed innocence and stated that she had no idea that she had cut him off!Another vehicle then pulled up and the occupants then confirmed what she had done, in fact stating that the driver was on her cellphone - they also gave their details as witnesses - sir, you mentoned you are a cyclist, if you're on The Hub - thank you. Thankfully he is okay, barring a bruised cocyx, road rash and damage to his bicycle.What sickens me is that this woman just drove off. He has laid a charge at Police Station - let's see what good that does.
urbanroyal Posted November 15, 2014 Posted November 15, 2014 Hectic....could have been worse....glad he is ok. ..????
cadenceblur Posted November 15, 2014 Author Posted November 15, 2014 a split second and it would have been very different.
B20 Posted November 15, 2014 Posted November 15, 2014 That's so flippen frustrating.(not to hi-jack the post)Two young girls on a Scooter skipped a red. I t-boned them at 35km/h with my MTB.I was out, when I came regained consciousness, I asked for her licence at which point she and her friend raced off. A witness got the licence number.R14k damage to my bike, excluding hospital bill, I pressed charges.They found the owner and culprits.Even with my and the witness's statement, Bellville Police refused to press charges. Go figure if one sees the rotten (corrupt) apples at the stations in the news.(end high-jack) Hope your buddy is okay.Get a bull terrier of a lawyer to nail this bitch.
maidenmole Posted November 15, 2014 Posted November 15, 2014 Thanks for sharing this. Where exactly was it and where does this woman stay? Ride that road often and want to be aware.
kandui Posted November 15, 2014 Posted November 15, 2014 Drivers like this woman that sideswiped your mate, are a flippin menace. I have seen it too often where the idiot driver,rather than wait 5 seconds, decides to hurry past, hit brakes and turn across your line.I console myself with the fact that there is a thing called karma. One day,it will be her turn to feel the pain.Also, remember that cycling shoes can do some serious damage to a car.
cadenceblur Posted November 15, 2014 Author Posted November 15, 2014 It happened at the Old Bakery. He had the same issue at the police station, charge was only laid after he insisted. In my mind, it's a hit and run
BSG Posted November 15, 2014 Posted November 15, 2014 Definately make an example of her because of her stupidness!
NixM Posted November 15, 2014 Posted November 15, 2014 Females should just stay off the roads.Really, did you just say that?
Mojoman Posted November 15, 2014 Posted November 15, 2014 That's so flippen frustrating.(not to hi-jack the post)Two young girls on a Scooter skipped a red. I t-boned them at 35km/h with my MTB.I was out, when I came regained consciousness, I asked for her licence at which point she and her friend raced off. A witness got the licence number.R14k damage to my bike, excluding hospital bill, I pressed charges.They found the owner and culprits.Even with my and the witness's statement, Bellville Police refused to press charges. Go figure if one sees the rotten (corrupt) apples at the stations in the news.(end high-jack) Hope your buddy is okay.Get a bull terrier of a lawyer to nail this bitch. How can the cops refuse to lay charges? Isn't it up to a court to decide this?
NixM Posted November 15, 2014 Posted November 15, 2014 Thats almost the exact same place were we were t-boned by a drunk driver, who proceded to flee the scene. We laided a charge a Muizenberg police station and nothing ever came of it. Hope your buddy has better luck.
BenReaper Posted November 15, 2014 Posted November 15, 2014 Many people nowadays have no common decincy,if there's a chance of getting away with something they will try it.glad to hear youre friends okay,could have ended worse.
'Dale Posted November 15, 2014 Posted November 15, 2014 Females should just stay off the roads. You too with this mal post Hehehe
'Dale Posted November 15, 2014 Posted November 15, 2014 Glad your buddy is okaySorry to hear Terrible denial heyAwesome witnesses
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