DRUNK DRIVER KILLS CYCLIST IN VEGAS

Forum guidelines BT super discount
General Discussion Triathlon Talk » DRUNK DRIVER KILLS CYCLIST IN VEGAS Rss Feed  
Moderators: k9car363, alicefoeller Reply
2010-08-05 2:21 AM

User image

Extreme Veteran
1112
1000100
Las Vegas
Subject: DRUNK DRIVER KILLS CYCLIST IN VEGAS
Yesterday, a drunk driver hit, and killed a member of our cycling group, and then drove away from the scene.

He was caught down the street and arrested and is now charged with felony DUI, but our friend is gone.  Riding in the bike lane was no saving grace, nor were the signs telling motorists to "share the road".

Tonight the local news covered the vigil and our group of riders attending to pay respects.  Too bad that is the only way for us to get coverage.  Where are they when we are out volunteering and cleaning up the Red Rock Park trying to keep our riding area nice.

I ride this same route constantly, it could have easily been me on the ground, or any of us for that matter.

I know Vegas is a vacation, party town, and alcohol is the drink of choice, but actions have consequences, and we regular people live here too.

RIP old friend

2010-08-05 2:42 AM
in reply to: #3024435

User image

Elite
4235
2000200010010025
Spring, TX
Subject: RE: DRUNK DRIVER KILLS CYCLIST IN VEGAS

Sorry to hear about your loss.  I've lost many good friends over the past few years and understand the feeling. 

It's scary to think that this could happen anytime we head out to enjoy our hobby.  Unfortunately, there are idiots all over the country and this isn't specific to Vegas or any other locale...

I just hope he spends the rest of his life behind bars.  Doesn't bring your friend back, but this man doesn't deserve to have a life after this. 

 

2010-08-05 6:36 AM
in reply to: #3024435

User image

Payson, AZ
Subject: RE: DRUNK DRIVER KILLS CYCLIST IN VEGAS
That is so sad.  Here in Tucson they take the bike of the person who was killed and paint it all white and put it where the person was struck down.  It's a reminder every time I go by one.
2010-08-05 7:23 AM
in reply to: #3024435

Master
2009
2000
Charlotte, NC
Subject: RE: DRUNK DRIVER KILLS CYCLIST IN VEGAS
I'm so sorry.
2010-08-05 8:02 AM
in reply to: #3024435

User image

Master
2010
2000
Falls Church, VA
Subject: RE: DRUNK DRIVER KILLS CYCLIST IN VEGAS

Sorry for your loss.

2010-08-05 9:28 AM
in reply to: #3024435

Champion
9430
50002000200010010010010025
No excuses!
Subject: RE: DRUNK DRIVER KILLS CYCLIST IN VEGAS
Sorry for your loss, it could be any of us. Frown

2010-08-05 9:43 AM
in reply to: #3024435

User image

Master
2210
2000100100
Columbus, Ohio
Coaching member
Subject: RE: DRUNK DRIVER KILLS CYCLIST IN VEGAS
I'm so sorry for your loss. I would be heartbroken if this happened to someone I know.
2010-08-05 11:01 AM
in reply to: #3024435

User image

Science Nerd
28760
50005000500050005000200010005001001002525
Redwood City, California
Subject: RE: DRUNK DRIVER KILLS CYCLIST IN VEGAS
I'm so sorry for your loss.  I'll be keeping all of you in my thoughts and prayers.
2010-08-05 11:02 AM
in reply to: #3024435

User image

Master
1591
1000500252525
San Diego, CA
Subject: RE: DRUNK DRIVER KILLS CYCLIST IN VEGAS
I'm so sorry to hear this. How tragic.
2010-08-05 11:07 AM
in reply to: #3024435

User image

Regular
288
100100252525
Doylestown, PA
Subject: RE: DRUNK DRIVER KILLS CYCLIST IN VEGAS
These stories are difficult to read. Sorry for your loss.
2010-08-05 11:07 AM
in reply to: #3024435

User image

Champion
18680
50005000500020001000500100252525
Lost in the Luminiferous Aether
Subject: RE: DRUNK DRIVER KILLS CYCLIST IN VEGAS
I am sorry for your loss, and for your friends family.

2010-08-05 11:08 AM
in reply to: #3024435

User image

Royal(PITA)
14270
50005000200020001001002525
West Chester, Ohio
Subject: RE: DRUNK DRIVER KILLS CYCLIST IN VEGAS
I am sorry for your loss. 
2010-08-05 11:30 AM
in reply to: #3025247

User image

Sensei
Sin City
Subject: RE: DRUNK DRIVER KILLS CYCLIST IN VEGAS

Terrible news...  Sorry.

Where and when was this at?  My usual route is from north Summerlin to Red Rocks (and beyond) most of the time...

2010-08-05 12:06 PM
in reply to: #3025335

User image

Sensei
Sin City
Subject: RE: DRUNK DRIVER KILLS CYCLIST IN VEGAS
Talked to some of my cyclist friends about this just now.  I heard it was at Del Webb and Rampart.  Scary, that's about 1/2 mile of my house and the route I take on EVERY ride...

I have to admit, Rampart always spooks me with the speed  people drive it, even AFTER they put in the bike lane.  It's a dangerous street, and obviously worse when people are drunk driving.
2010-08-05 3:30 PM
in reply to: #3024490

User image

Veteran
249
10010025
Littleton, Colorado
Subject: RE: DRUNK DRIVER KILLS CYCLIST IN VEGAS
bzgl40 - 2010-08-05 7:36 AM That is so sad.  Here in Tucson they take the bike of the person who was killed and paint it all white and put it where the person was struck down.  It's a reminder every time I go by one.


They actually do this around the world.

http://www.ghostbikes.org/
 
Not sure I would want the reminder if it were one of my friends though. 
2010-08-06 1:23 AM
in reply to: #3024435

User image

Extreme Veteran
1112
1000100
Las Vegas
Subject: RE: DRUNK DRIVER KILLS CYCLIST IN VEGAS
You know it Kido.  All of us in the northwest ride Villa Ridge for the climb.  Just the other day I went up the hill over to Red Rock out to Blue Diamond and then back Alta and then home down Rampart to Cheyenne, right there.  Not even a bike path out by Sun Coast Casino.  It felt very dangerous.

2010-08-06 2:30 AM
in reply to: #3024435

User image

Veteran
232
10010025
, New Jersey
Subject: RE: DRUNK DRIVER KILLS CYCLIST IN VEGAS
That is truly devastating. I'm so sorry for your loss. It could have been anyone, anywhere, and it's horrifying that it happened, period.
2010-08-06 8:16 AM
in reply to: #3024490

User image

Pro
5361
50001001001002525
Subject: RE: DRUNK DRIVER KILLS CYCLIST IN VEGAS
bzgl40 - 2010-08-05 4:36 AM That is so sad.  Here in Tucson they take the bike of the person who was killed and paint it all white and put it where the person was struck down.  It's a reminder every time I go by one.


OMG- you just sent shivers down my spine.  I'm a Tucsonan and I've passed so many of those painted bikes, and never gave them any thought.  I guess it's a nice tradition and reminder to us all. 
2010-08-06 8:20 AM
in reply to: #3024435

User image

Master
1563
10005002525
Chicago
Subject: RE: DRUNK DRIVER KILLS CYCLIST IN VEGAS

I am so sorry for your loss...it's just so sad.

I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers.

I hate hearing news like this...it's so unfair!

2010-08-06 11:26 AM
in reply to: #3024435

User image

Extreme Veteran
371
1001001002525
Subject: RE: DRUNK DRIVER KILLS CYCLIST IN VEGAS
May your friend rest in peace.  My condolences. 
2010-08-06 12:02 PM
in reply to: #3024435

User image

Veteran
128
10025
Ma
Subject: RE: DRUNK DRIVER KILLS CYCLIST IN VEGAS
I'm so sorry for your loss... my prayers are with all of you.

2010-08-06 1:53 PM
in reply to: #3024435

User image

Modesto, California
Subject: RE: DRUNK DRIVER KILLS CYCLIST IN VEGAS

Same thing happened by me, this rider was fortunate to live but may loose his leg.

Very sorry you lost a good friend.

New Thread
General Discussion Triathlon Talk » DRUNK DRIVER KILLS CYCLIST IN VEGAS Rss Feed