We ended up with 30 miles and a completely dry ride. :-) I went for a little post ride to log a few more miles while the weather was cooperating. I got another 8 in before the sky darkened and a few drops started falling. It wasn't too bad as the road never got wet. I stopped for a little lunch then finished up with 10 miles to add to the 30 with the group.
I visited with the staff at the bike shop. We talked about yesterday's incident. Reactions throughout the cycling community are predictable....and as far as I'm concerned, spot on.
As I am typing this I received a call from the Marion County Sheriff's Office. They have contacted the "gentleman" in the Blue Durango who intentionally ran over me. He's interested in just dropping the whole thing with each of us just moving on. Let bygones be bygones.
I'll bet he is.
Needless to say, I declined that offer.
Sheriff will forward witness statements to DA's office to determine if any charges will be filed. They say to expect nothing for about 2 weeks.
Citizen initiated citation anyone? :-O
1) Violation of ORS 811.705 (hit and run-Class C felony)
2) Violation of ORS 163.175(c) (second degree assault-Class B felony)
3) Violation of ORS 163.490 (menacing-Class A misdemeanor)
4) Violation of ORS 163.195 (reckless endangerment- Class A misdemeanor)
5) Violation of ORS 811.140 (reckless driving-Class A misdemeanor)
Oh, and the whole issue of me being defined as a "vulnerable highway user" may or may not apply.
I'm absolutely sure there are many more violations to be found given a little time.
Maybe I should offer this:
Surrender Oregon Driver's License for 1 year, not to be reinstated without retesting.
Donate $10,000 to the Bicycle Transportation Alliance
Attend a bicycling rights class sponsored by the BTA
Write a letter to the editor to be published in the Oregonian outlining what bicyclists rights are, and how he violated them.
Updates as they happen.
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...............Road Bike.....LifeCycle.....Total Miles
Today............40...............0.................40
Jan total.......501.....+.........30.......=.......531
Feb total.......503.....+.........0........=.......503
Year to date...1004.....+.........30.......=......1034
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That last condition assumes that this moron is able to write, which is by no means a certainty.
ReplyDeleteHave you tried taking this to one of the television channels?
One of the local stations has contacted me and would like to know if I was willing to be interviewed.
ReplyDeleteI told them I would be but had to be sure that I was allowed to speak without jeopardizing any possible future litigation.