pedal menace Posted October 18, 2007 Posted October 18, 2007 A friend of mine yesterday afternoon had an encounter with a truck. I will try and attach a few pictures to show the bike. Can you believe he only escape with a few scratches!
pedal menace Posted October 18, 2007 Author Posted October 18, 2007 I am afraid he doesn't.....a very costly accident! I am just glad he is alive and unhurt. Brief summary: Driver tried to run friend of road. Friend at robot asked driver why he did it. Driver wound window up and dragged friend (stil clipped in bicycle) until someone from public forced truck to stop. Driver tried to run away. Was apprehended by public. Police arrived 2 hrs afterwards and did nothing! No one was hurt so they are not really needed at accident scene. Simply stated that friend can go to police, open case and wait for them to investigate. The driver was driving a truck from the company called Motorvia.
shaunh Posted October 18, 2007 Posted October 18, 2007 I am really happy that he can smile & talk about his experience. Once again guys, be patient and Be Safe!!!
Frame Breaker Posted October 18, 2007 Posted October 18, 2007 That's crazy. Like you say at least he is ok. If I was him I would definately make a point of going to see this company.
Reg Lizard Posted October 18, 2007 Posted October 18, 2007 Damn, if you can walk away from an accident like this alive, that's when you know there is somebody out there looking after you.
pedal menace Posted October 18, 2007 Author Posted October 18, 2007 Accident happened just outside Pretoria (Paul Kruger Str). I agree, even if the company does not replace the bike, the driver had intent, and that was to hurt/kill the cyclist. A driver like that should never ever drive a truck again. The company most definitely need to be notified. I requested my friend to get in touch with their MD directly!
Frame Breaker Posted October 18, 2007 Posted October 18, 2007 Great! Let us know of any further developments.
Icarus Posted October 18, 2007 Posted October 18, 2007 I'm confused .... if this was an intentional thing ... and by your comments it sounds like it was, why does your friend not lay a charge of homicide or attempted manslaughter against the driver? And maybe a charge of negligence against the police? Someone must k@k for this!
Azonic Posted October 18, 2007 Posted October 18, 2007 pedal menace, here you go: http://www.motorvia.co.za/ mariusm@motorvia.co.za Nail them and keep us posted. Remember to include a link to this post so they can see the bike damage.
Fulmenicilus Posted October 18, 2007 Posted October 18, 2007 I am afraid he doesn't.....a very costly accident! I am just glad he is alive and unhurt. Brief summary: Driver tried to run friend of road. Friend at robot asked driver why he did it. Driver wound window up and dragged friend (still clipped in bicycle) until someone from public forced truck to stop. Driver tried to run away. Was apprehended by public. Police arrived 2 hrs afterwards and did nothing! No one was hurt so they are not really needed at accident scene. Simply stated that friend can go to police' date=' open case and wait for them to investigate. The driver was driving a truck from the company called Motorvia. [/quote'] Hi Pedal - if your friend doesn't get any joy from them in recovering his damages, I'm prepared to assist pro amico up to trail stage! He should definitely also lay criminal charges against the driver for attempted murder and the lesser charge of assault (GBH).
Sean Posted October 18, 2007 Posted October 18, 2007 I am afraid he doesn't.....a very costly accident! I am just glad he is alive and unhurt. Brief summary: Driver tried to run friend of road. Friend at robot asked driver why he did it. Driver wound window up and dragged friend (stil clipped in bicycle) until someone from public forced truck to stop. Driver tried to run away. Was apprehended by public. Police arrived 2 hrs afterwards and did nothing! No one was hurt so they are not really needed at accident scene. Simply stated that friend can go to police' date=' open case and wait for them to investigate. The driver was driving a truck from the company called Motorvia. [/quote'] A couple of them should have beaten the crap out of the driver then someone would have been hurt! Mind you, then the previously innocent rider would most likely be the one sitting in choekie
Evan Andreou Posted October 18, 2007 Posted October 18, 2007 Hey He bought those Ritcheys from me last year, glad he's ok
Sean Posted October 18, 2007 Posted October 18, 2007 I am afraid he doesn't.....a very costly accident! I am just glad he is alive and unhurt. Brief summary: Driver tried to run friend of road. Friend at robot asked driver why he did it. Driver wound window up and dragged friend (stil clipped in bicycle) until someone from public forced truck to stop. Driver tried to run away. Was apprehended by public. Police arrived 2 hrs afterwards and did nothing! No one was hurt so they are not really needed at accident scene. Simply stated that friend can go to police' date=' open case and wait for them to investigate. The driver was driving a truck from the company called Motorvia. [/quote'] A couple of them should have beaten the crap out of the driver then someone would have been hurt! Mind you, then the previously innocent rider would most likely be the one sitting in choekie
Sean Posted October 18, 2007 Posted October 18, 2007 and in case anyone was wondering, no I was not the oaf who shouted and swore at the lady in the other topic.
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