Subject: RE: Hit by a carcamy - 2006-03-28 12:40 PM
Do you remember what happened? Can you tell us how this happened? The more scenarios that we can learn about will help us be better defensive cyclists.
Well, let me tell you everything that I remember. I was in the aero position on a pretty busy street. I was about 5-6 miles into an 18 mile ride and I looked down for literally no more than a second after checking the intersection and seeing that I had a green light and the intersection was clear. Well, when I looked up I saw the car turning in front of me and I had enough time to start yelling before I hit. The next thing I remember is waking up very groggy in the back of an ambulance. I really don't remember too much of what went on in the hospital. I know that they did x rays and a CT scan, but I really can't remember much more. Apparently I walked into the hospital with on my own power, so I was legendary amongst everyone in the emergency room.
Looks like the insurance company of the other dude is probably going to cover the expenses of the bike repair. Should have told them that I ride a P3 Carbon, dang!
As for the car, I ripped his mirror off. The EMTs assured me that I left my mark. They congratulated me on doing so. They were pretty funny dudes. |