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Published: 2009-04-19 07:19:00
Updated: 2009-04-19 15:17:57

Posted: April 19, 2009

Bicyclist hit by car in Harnett County

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Coats, N.C. — The state Highway Patrol said that a car struck a bicyclist along N.C. Highway 27, west of Coats, Saturday afternoon.

Edwin Garrigo, 37, of Angier, was biking west on N.C. 27, at McLamb Road, around 3:30 p.m. when a westbound Chevrolet Cavalier struck his bike from behind, troopers said.

Garrigo was transported by ambulance to WakeMed in Raleigh, where he underwent surgery. An update on his condition was not available.

The Chevrolet driver, Megan Lee, 18, of Dunn, was expected to be charged, troopers said.

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I'm guessing texting, makeup or cell phone talking was to blame...Since bicycles are supposed to go w/ the traffic flow it's a little unrealistic to require them to look behind don't ya think?
Click to view my profile Scubagirl
April 20, 2009 1:05 p.m.
Well, I should have said the only time LAWFUL cycling is dangerous.... Riding at night without lights, riding the wrong way, failing to stop for signs and/or lights, or zipping around on side walks are all dangerous.
Click to view my profile ezLikeSundayMorning
April 20, 2009 12:55 p.m.
The only time cycling is dangerous is when other road users fail to look for them or fail to treat them like any other road user.

It seems to me, punishing the law breaker makes the most sense.
Click to view my profile ezLikeSundayMorning
April 20, 2009 12:47 p.m.
The reason behind protecting cyclists' right to the road (and mopeds) is that the right to travel is not restricted to those who can afford cars or are willing to be licensed.

The reason for a driver's license is that you are operating a dangerous motor vehicle on the public roads with others. For me to ride a bike the danger, for the most part, is to me. Car drivers are more dangerous to others than themselves.
Click to view my profile ezLikeSundayMorning
April 20, 2009 12:44 p.m.
I have the right to walk on the side of the road too but I keep my dumb hiney outta the road.
Iworkforaliving
April 20, 2009 12:41 p.m.
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