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So very sorry to hear this news. Prayers for all concerned. R
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Typewritist wrote:
lolkyve wrote:
No helmet probably means no manslaughter charge for the driver.
Curious why you would make this supposition. An illegal turn or failure to yield is the fault of the driver (if true) regardless of whether the rider was wearing no helmet and had on a thong and tube top, or if they were in full riding gear.

RIP to the fallen.

A good habit I've gotten into in the city is 1: always be alert and assume EVERYONE will turn in front of you. Period. Also when approaching intersections I flip my headlight between hi and lo numerous times when approaching intersections at speed. Slowing down to a crawl can result in being plowed from behind. All you can do is be attentive, make eye contact, see who is in the intersection and make yourself visible - I think that the flipping between hi and lo is the best thing that can be done.
i imagine they said that because if the Defense (assuming this were to go to trial) could prove that had she been wearing a helmet she would have survived then it's unlikely the driver would be charged with manslaughter. maybe a lesser charge though.
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In retrospect, my post was poorly conceived. Callous, I'm afraid. I would like to just say that my thoughts keep coming back to this lady, and I'm sure she will be missed.
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