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Old 07-15-2008, 08:45 PM   #1 (permalink)
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This is a pretty incredible story.

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Portland police arrested a 21-year-old man suspected of chasing down a cyclist Sunday and driving off at a high rate of speed -- with the cyclist hanging onto the hood.


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Old 07-15-2008, 09:05 PM   #2 (permalink)
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Another case of "choose your battles carefully". Cyclist vs Car Driver = no win situation.
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Old 07-17-2008, 11:32 AM   #3 (permalink)
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We just had a 56 year old guy who was walking killed by a motorist "TEXTING". The motorist didn't even stop.
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Old 10-02-2008, 07:19 AM   #4 (permalink)
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This story reminded me of this thread.

Train engineer texted 22 seconds before LA crash - Yahoo! News
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Old 10-02-2008, 06:35 PM   #5 (permalink)
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We just had a 56 year old guy who was walking killed by a motorist "TEXTING"..
Yeah, those 56 year olds are sure a crazy bunch. Especially when...... hmmm.... never mind. I just realized I am 56. But I never text. That guy should have been old enough to know better. Sad- too common!
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Old 10-02-2008, 08:51 PM   #6 (permalink)
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I've seen a handful of drivers texting in their cars (usually young women). Scares the heck out of me to know I share the road with them.


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