Cyclist Struck By Vehicle in Parkway Tunnel

Wrenchmeister
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Cyclist Struck By Vehicle in Parkway Tunnel Apr 13, 2010 20:32:28 GMT -5

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Post by Wrenchmeister on Apr 13, 2010 20:32:28 GMT -5

www.citizen-times.com/article/20100413/NEWS01/100413036
I know I've whined about this before, and I know people think it's dorky, but I strongly recommend lights or at least a bright rear blinky if you're going to ride near dusk or pass through any tunnels. I have no idea if it would have helped this guy, I'm just saying be careful.

Last Edit: Apr 13, 2010 20:34:15 GMT -5 by Wrenchmeister

dobovedo
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Cyclist Struck By Vehicle in Parkway Tunnel Apr 14, 2010 12:44:40 GMT -5

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Post by dobovedo on Apr 14, 2010 12:44:40 GMT -5

"The driver of the Buick turned his lights on right after entering the tunnel..."

I don't think it's dorky at all. I don't always use a headlight, but I ride with a taillight on my bike year round and do flip it on in the tunnels.

Last Edit: Apr 14, 2010 12:45:57 GMT -5 by dobovedo

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squidlyman
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Cyclist Struck By Vehicle in Parkway Tunnel Apr 14, 2010 22:06:08 GMT -5

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Post by squidlyman on Apr 14, 2010 22:06:08 GMT -5

Can't imagine how a headlight would've helped this fellow... but certainly, a tail light is needed on the pkwy. Too many "view seekers" fail to realize that bikers may be "lurking" in that tunnel!

I try to always ride with my tail blinker on, day or night. The batter expense is low compared to the potential of being rear-ended (not that it'll prevent such a thing, but I can hope it will).