[SDCBC] Enraged Driver Tries to Hit Bicycle Group

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Do we have anyone with details of the police report and the ::FACTS:: of 
what actually happened?   The driver was drunk and arrested/cited 
accordingly or what exactly was the story?   I'm not advocating this 
kind of motorist behavior, but we need the facts in order to form any 
kind of informed opinion. Subsequent commentary to Mr. Yager's account 
serve to enrage readers moreso than inform.



Tom Yager 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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