pedal menace Posted October 18, 2007 Share 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! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frame Breaker Posted October 18, 2007 Share Yikes!! I hope he has good insurance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pedal menace Posted October 18, 2007 Share 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaunh Posted October 18, 2007 Share I am really happy that he can smile & talk about his experience. Once again guys, be patient and Be Safe!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frame Breaker Posted October 18, 2007 Share 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frame Breaker Posted October 18, 2007 Share Where did the incident occur? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reg Lizard Posted October 18, 2007 Share 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pedal menace Posted October 18, 2007 Share 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! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frame Breaker Posted October 18, 2007 Share Great! Let us know of any further developments. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Icarus Posted October 18, 2007 Share 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! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azonic Posted October 18, 2007 Share 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fulmenicilus Posted October 18, 2007 Share 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). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Posted October 18, 2007 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evan Andreou Posted October 18, 2007 Share Hey He bought those Ritcheys from me last year, glad he's ok Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Posted October 18, 2007 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Posted October 18, 2007 Share and in case anyone was wondering, no I was not the oaf who shouted and swore at the lady in the other topic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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