[SDCBC] Enraged Drive'SDCBC'" <sdcbc at bikesandiego.org>r Tries to H it Bicycle Group - Got one

[Danette Hoffert]

I hope they followed up to be sure
1. the driver was cited
2. the police actually took some action
About a month ago a plumber harassed the SDBC B ride.  Police were called
and they apparently sided with the road-raged driver who systematically was
running the riders off the road.
So sad this lovely area is turning into a hostile city.

On Feb 3, 2008 10:43 PM, Frank Paiano <wondernerd at juno.com> wrote:

> I can't believe the ruffian was not immediately arrested and charged with
> assault!  Oh, it was only a cyclist he attacked.  That explains it.
>
> -- "Tom Yager" <tom_yager at cox.net> wrote:
> I was riding with the North County Cycle Club on Saturday.  About 15-20 of
> us were nearly finished with our 50 mile ride, riding in the bike lane in
> a
> pace line.  We were on Twin Oaks Rd in San Marcos.  I then heard honking
> coming from behind, and a large GMC van swerved into the bike lane trying
> to
> hit us while honking.  He then pulled in front of us (parking lane, right
> of
> the bike lane), opened his door, and grabbed one of the cyclists.  Another
> cyclist behind him could not stop fast enough and wiped out.  The motorist
> started to drive away, but we yelled that we have his license, and it
> would
> be a hit and run.  Someone called 911 (interesting, but no-one could get
> 911
> on a cell phone), and a fire truck, ambulance, and several police showed
> up.
> The injured cyclist was taken away by ambulance (looked like some minor
> scrapes, possible broken bones, maybe more).  We all gave statements to
> the
> police, and there were several other witnesses as well.  When we left, the
> police were giving the driver a sobriety test.
>
> Not a pleasant scene.....
>
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