[SDCBC] EX-ER Doc Charged in L.A. Cyclists crash

[Jon Perkins]

http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/state/20080711-2036-ca-cyclistscrash.html



There are a few facts missing from the UT version of this story.  On the date of this attack (4th of July), about 300 cyclists were on an Independence day bicycle ride to the top of Mandeville Canyon road in Brentwood. This is a popular event and take place a half dozen times a year.

 

On the descent, a cyclist was injured, and had to be taken to the hospital. Two of his buddies (soon to be victims), 40-year-old Ron Peterson and 28-year-old Christian Stoher, stayed back and tended to him, while the ambulance arrived. 

 

Later, as the two set off back down the hill, a car (Infinity Sedan) passed close to them and the "good" Dr. shouted obscenities, pulled in front of the riders and slammed on his brakes. 

 

Christian barely avoided a collision by swerving into oncoming traffic, but was still injured after losing control of his bicycle, while Ron was thrown through the back window of the car, breaking the windshield. His nose was partially severed, and he received severe facial lacerations and broken teeth*.

 

The Doctors attorney Peter Swarth calls the incident a "unfortunate accident".  However what else can you say about a Doctor who purposely injures cyclists who were assisting a injured cyclist?



Also, on a lighter note it was pleasant to see that Dr. Christopher Thompson was charged on July 11.  His birthday. 

 

http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/state/20080711-2036-ca-cyclistscrash.html



*Assumptive and not confirmed



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