Login / RegisterPedestrian dies after being struck by cyclist, Vancouver police say
Vancouver police are investigating an incident that saw a pedestrian die after he was struck by a cyclist.
On the morning of November 17, an 80-year-old Vancouver man was crossing Main Street mid-block.
A cyclist riding northbound in the curb lane collided with the pedestrian.
According to police, the pedestrian suffered a serious head injury and was taken to hospital.
He died on the morning of November 18.
The Vancouver Police Department's collision investigation unit has spoken with one witness to the incident.
The unit is asking anyone else with information to contact it at 604-717-3012.
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I had one cyclist JUST miss slamming into my car...it was 100% her fault, but there is nothing I could do to make her pay becuase she isnt insured.
Cyclists must adopt ALL rules of the road, complete a competency course, acquire insurance and pay the same $ amount for tickets and fines.
Have you ever seen a cyclist come to a complete stop at a 4-way stop intersection? A motor vehicle operator has to pay $167 for that same violation...a cyclist? Nada - zip - diddly. Failing to yield to a pedestrian nets the same fine...but not only do cyclists ignore this law and courtesy, they'll bark expletives at the pedestrian for getting in their way!?
Our criminal courts need to take bike operators into consideration when contentious accidents occur as well. No longer should drivers be at fault automatically in a collision between vehicle and cycle. There MUST be accountability from both parties.
Guess what cyclists? You got your wish - you got your exclusive lanes and more road space - now it's time to nut up. Accept your civic and financial responsibility to the city and stop behaving like the rules apply only to those with 4 tires.
A bike: the rider is protected by a helmet, should they chose to wear that abominably to fashion, and not sure about what kind of speeds can be achieve by cyclists, but over 100km/hr is highly unlikely.
What you're saying is that cyclists should become liable for the accidents regardless of the fact that, if this were a game of rock vs scissors except for the purposes of this explanation car vs bike, car would trump bike every single time.
Cars and bikes will never be the same things and if the war between the two continue then perhaps we should think about getting rid of cars completely in the downtown core. They are the bullies to the cyclists, pedestrians, and the environment after all.
"Have you ever seen a cyclist come to a complete stop at a 4-way stop intersection?" Yes - I see it all the time.
Blaming everyone who rides a bike for the actions of a few reveals a weak thought process.
A large number of car drivers talk on handheld cellphone, roll stop signs, fail to yield to pedestrians in crosswalks and drive drunk. This does not make all drivers guilty of those actions.
Any why the rant about cyclists' behavior when this is an incident where - apparently - a pedestrian stepped into traffic mid-block. Police have been quoted as saying they don't have any indications presently that the cyclist was at fault. Car drivers kill 30 - 40 pedestrians a year in Vancouver. Post any rants about that?
Enforcement of the law should be done. The police should focus resources on the actions most likely to harm others. That includes drivers, pedestrians and cyclists.
Look up and around. Roadways are for vehicles and bikes moving at potentially high speeds.
Does anyone really believe cyclists should be able to:
- cross from traffic lane to traffic lane without notice, indication or awareness of other traffic?
- run thru a red light and risk their safety and the safety of others?
- have greater road rights that anyone else out there?
- carry zero responsibility in the event of an accident simply because they're on two wheels?
PS. I agree that pedestrians need to be just as accountable and - while tragic - this incident should be a wake-up call to those who play "fast and loose" when crossing the street.
And one more thing: use the road provided and stop pedaling down the damn sidewalks!
"Car drivers kill 30 - 40 pedestrians a year in Vancouver."
- In reality there were a total of 10 pedestrians killed last year.
they are choosing a far healthier lifestyle for themselves and our planet, if you don't want them on "your" road, then start up a motion to have a barrier style separation - like on Burrard bridge.
@Rox
In at least one american state (iowa?) it is ILLEGAL for a cyclist to come to a full stop at a stop sign.
It is more dangerous in that moment of lost momentum.
p.s. hornby street bike lane = epic fail... can't wait to see the domino effect of wrecked bikers once they open those up. ha ha ha
This has really got to come under control!
Where does it say he was jaywalking? And even if he was - what gives the cyclist the right to mow him down?
How do you even know whether the cyclist had time to stop in time? Even going at 20 km/h, if someone were to dart out in front of you from out front and obscured for whatever reason, you're going to hit them regardless. Would you tell the biker to slow down to 10-15 km/h? At that speed, you might as well walk.
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