[SDCBC] Enraged Driver Tries to Hit Bicycle Group - Got one

[Danette Hoffert]

I suggest they contact Richard Duquette, bicycle injury lawyer asap.  Let
him direct you in dealing with the filing of complaint and dealing with the
sometimes apathetic police dept.  His number is (800) 464-4123.

On Feb 4, 2008 5:20 PM, John Eldon <j.eldon at sbcglobal.net> wrote:

> Please urge those affected to press charges vigorously. Go for civil
> damages in addition to criminal prosecution.
>
>
> *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.
>
>
>
>
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