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....is that the children who were riding with their dad (when they saw
him hit me, get out to move my bike out of his way as I lay on the ground, and then drive off) don't grow up thinking that what he did is acceptable behavior. I'm fine btw. My Bianchi frame is toast, but everything on it is fine. I'll be riding the train for a few months though as it looks like my left wrist may need surgery. \\paul -- Paul M. Hobson Georgia Institute of Technology ..:change the f to ph to reply:. |
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My only hope...
Paul Hobson wrote:
...is that the children who were riding with their dad (when they saw him hit me, get out to move my bike out of his way as I lay on the ground, and then drive off) don't grow up thinking that what he did is acceptable behavior. Any witnesses? Police report? Description of vehicle and driver even if no license plate number? I'm fine btw. My Bianchi frame is toast, but everything on it is fine. I'll be riding the train for a few months though as it looks like my left wrist may need surgery. Totally sucks; sorry you got hit (and glad it wasn't worse)... Bill S. |
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My only hope...
"Paul Hobson" wrote in message
... ...is that the children who were riding with their dad (when they saw him hit me, get out to move my bike out of his way as I lay on the ground, and then drive off) don't grow up thinking that what he did is acceptable behavior. I'm fine btw. My Bianchi frame is toast, but everything on it is fine. I'll be riding the train for a few months though as it looks like my left wrist may need surgery. I'm sorry sorry to hear of this collision. That's awful. -- Warm Regards, Claire Petersky http://www.bicyclemeditations.org/ See the books I've set free at: http://bookcrossing.com/referral/Cpetersky |
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Paul Hobson wrote:
...is that the children who were riding with their dad (when they saw him hit me, get out to move my bike out of his way as I lay on the ground, and then drive off) don't grow up thinking that what he did is acceptable behavior. Well you know what they say: You learn most of your behaviors from your parents. So I don't hold much hope for those children. Maybe I am wrong. I'm fine btw. My Bianchi frame is toast, but everything on it is fine. I'll be riding the train for a few months though as it looks like my left wrist may need surgery. \\paul Glad it wasn't worse. Sorry about your ride. And hopefully the wrist isn't too bad to keep from riding again. Ken -- The bicycle is just as good company as most husbands and, when it gets old and shabby, a woman can dispose of it and get a new one without shocking the entire community. ~Ann Strong |
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Paul Hobson wrote: ...is that the children who were riding with their dad (when they saw him hit me, get out to move my bike out of his way as I lay on the ground, and then drive off) don't grow up thinking that what he did is acceptable behavior. Bill Sornson wrote: Any witnesses? Police report? Description of vehicle and driver even if no license plate number? Witnesses? About 20. I got up off of the ground and read his license out loud to him before all the other folks grabbed me and made me get back on the ground. A man in a car across the street actually *filmed* his car as he drove off (talk about lucky for me). When the police arrived they ran the tag and it matched all of the witness descriptions. They say that they're looking for him. I don't really know what that means though. I'm fine btw. My Bianchi frame is toast, but everything on it is fine. I'll be riding the train for a few months though as it looks like my left wrist may need surgery. Totally sucks; sorry you got hit (and glad it wasn't worse)... Thanks, Bill. I'm thankful for that and also glad that the witnesses saw that I was going through a perfectly green light and he (going the opposite direction) failed to yield to me. I had ridden only one mile before this happened. \\paul |
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Paul Hobson wrote: Paul Hobson wrote: ...is that the children who were riding with their dad (when they saw him hit me, get out to move my bike out of his way as I lay on the ground, and then drive off) don't grow up thinking that what he did is acceptable behavior. Bill Sornson wrote: Any witnesses? Police report? Description of vehicle and driver even if no license plate number? Witnesses? About 20. I got up off of the ground and read his license out loud to him before all the other folks grabbed me and made me get back on the ground. A man in a car across the street actually *filmed* his car as he drove off (talk about lucky for me). When the police arrived they ran the tag and it matched all of the witness descriptions. They say that they're looking for him. I don't really know what that means though. I'm fine btw. My Bianchi frame is toast, but everything on it is fine. I'll be riding the train for a few months though as it looks like my left wrist may need surgery. Totally sucks; sorry you got hit (and glad it wasn't worse)... Thanks, Bill. I'm thankful for that and also glad that the witnesses saw that I was going through a perfectly green light and he (going the opposite direction) failed to yield to me. I had ridden only one mile before this happened. \\paul Get a lawyer and sue the **** out of him. If it had been a simple accident, a "Oh, sh*t, the sun got in my eye, are you OK?!" kind of thing, then of course not. This man sounds like a ****heel of grand proportions. An example needs to be set. Hopefully he'll spend some time in jail. There's the accident, braking the traffic laws, assault, property damage, leaving the scene of an accident, and even failing to provide aide if Georgia has "good samaritan" laws. It's such a cut and dry case, that if it got them some newspaper time, a lot of young lawyers might do this one pro bono for ya. Make him hurt. |
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My only hope...
Paul Hobson wrote:
Paul Hobson wrote: ...is that the children who were riding with their dad (when they saw him hit me, get out to move my bike out of his way as I lay on the ground, and then drive off) don't grow up thinking that what he did is acceptable behavior. Bill Sornson wrote: Any witnesses? Police report? Description of vehicle and driver even if no license plate number? Witnesses? About 20. I got up off of the ground and read his license out loud to him before all the other folks grabbed me and made me get back on the ground. A man in a car across the street actually *filmed* his car as he drove off (talk about lucky for me). When the police arrived they ran the tag and it matched all of the witness descriptions. They say that they're looking for him. I don't really know what that means though. Well, he really should be in jail by tonight. He'll probably cop to "I panicked and just took off" and MAYBE get probation (with a suspended or revoked license hopefully), but at the very least he should pay for your surgery, pain and suffering, and a brand-new bike. How about forcing him to speak at schools about safe riding around bad drivers (he being a prime example)?!? I'm fine btw. My Bianchi frame is toast, but everything on it is fine. I'll be riding the train for a few months though as it looks like my left wrist may need surgery. Totally sucks; sorry you got hit (and glad it wasn't worse)... Thanks, Bill. I'm thankful for that and also glad that the witnesses saw that I was going through a perfectly green light and he (going the opposite direction) failed to yield to me. I had ridden only one mile before this happened. Hope you recover fully, Paul. Good luck. BS (no, really ) |
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landotter wrote: Paul Hobson wrote: Paul Hobson wrote: ...is that the children who were riding with their dad (when they saw him hit me, get out to move my bike out of his way as I lay on the ground, and then drive off) don't grow up thinking that what he did is acceptable behavior. Bill Sornson wrote: Any witnesses? Police report? Description of vehicle and driver even if no license plate number? Witnesses? About 20. I got up off of the ground and read his license out loud to him before all the other folks grabbed me and made me get back on the ground. A man in a car across the street actually *filmed* his car as he drove off (talk about lucky for me). When the police arrived they ran the tag and it matched all of the witness descriptions. They say that they're looking for him. I don't really know what that means though. I'm fine btw. My Bianchi frame is toast, but everything on it is fine. I'll be riding the train for a few months though as it looks like my left wrist may need surgery. Totally sucks; sorry you got hit (and glad it wasn't worse)... Thanks, Bill. I'm thankful for that and also glad that the witnesses saw that I was going through a perfectly green light and he (going the opposite direction) failed to yield to me. I had ridden only one mile before this happened. \\paul Get a lawyer and sue the **** out of him. If it had been a simple accident, a "Oh, sh*t, the sun got in my eye, are you OK?!" kind of thing, then of course not. This man sounds like a ****heel of grand proportions. An example needs to be set. Hopefully he'll spend some time in jail. There's the accident, braking the traffic laws, assault, property damage, leaving the scene of an accident, and even failing to provide aide if Georgia has "good samaritan" laws. Makes you wonder if something else was going on, as well. Alcohol? Drugs? No license? No insurance? An illegal (and I'm not singling out illegals, just suggesting it might make the guy flee the scene)? Hitting Paul is one thing, leaving the scene is quite another. I do hope they track him down; a stretch in the slammer is in order. It's such a cut and dry case, that if it got them some newspaper time, a lot of young lawyers might do this one pro bono for ya. Make him hurt. |
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My only hope...
"Paul Hobson" wrote in message
... Witnesses? About 20. I got up off of the ground and read his license out loud to him before all the other folks grabbed me and made me get back on the ground. A man in a car across the street actually *filmed* his car as he drove off (talk about lucky for me). When the police arrived they ran the tag and it matched all of the witness descriptions. They say that they're looking for him. I don't really know what that means though. This is an amazing story. Good luck on your recovery. Nail his ***. |
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My only hope...
Good luck on your recovery. I hope you are right handed.
Ted. |
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