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Justice for Jeff Roth's Death

Discussion in 'Health and Safety' started by Mtwnrocket, Jul 3, 2008.  |  Print Topic

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  1. Mtwnrocket

    Mtwnrocket Supporter

    Region:
    NorthEast
    State/Country:
    TN
    City:
    Morristown
    Ride:
    Corsa;Rocket;C700
    Name:
    Dave
    The man who ran over and killed Jeff Roth as he cycled in the emergency lane (!) near Maryville, TN two years ago was today sentenced to 8 years in prison.

    Truly a tragic and sad situation for his stoic wife, Kathryn, and three daughters who are moving back to Ohio.

    If any good came out of it, his death spearheaded a movement and eventually a new TN state law requiring drivers to give cyclists three feet of clearance.

    Story at:

    http://www.knoxnews.com/news/2008/jul/01/prison-awaits-man-who-killed-cyclist/

    Dave "The Breeze"
     
    Mtwnrocket, Jul 3, 2008
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  2. LeakyDuck

    LeakyDuck Email Defunct

    Region:
    SouthWest
    State/Country:
    CA
    City:
    Palmdale
    Ride:
    Sofrider
    Name:
    Darby
    I read the article and the comments posted. For the most part people were sympathetic towards cyclists, but what I liked most were the people who responded and stuck up for the cyclist who is forced to ride further into the lane.

    True the guy will be out in about 2 years, but this will follow him the rest of his life.
     
    LeakyDuck, Jul 3, 2008
    #2
  3. LeakyDuck

    LeakyDuck Email Defunct

    Region:
    SouthWest
    State/Country:
    CA
    City:
    Palmdale
    Ride:
    Sofrider
    Name:
    Darby
    This seems like a good place to post this:

    http://www.nycc.org/ras/

    They are doing a Cycling Risk Assessment Study and want people, not only in NYC, to fill out a survey form. My last serious go round with a car was over 40 years ago, but I will fill it out any way.
     
    LeakyDuck, Jul 3, 2008
    #3
  4. B-Savage

    B-Savage

    Region:
    North
    State/Country:
    MI
    City:
    Marion Springs
    Ride:
    Giro 26, CA-2
    Name:
    Dennis
    Thanks for the link Darby.
     
    B-Savage, Jul 4, 2008
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