Bicyclist knocks pedestrian unconscious, flees scene

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Anonymous wrote:No one supports what this jerk did to the pedestrian and no one reasonable supports biking in a way that risks this. That includes me, someone who bikes almost daily.

I also don't support impractical and punitive ideas from people who irrationally hate me just for riding a bike to get where I'm going.

Like what's impractical? and punitive?

Can pedestrians have the sidewalks to get to where they need to go safely? Can we cross the street without being yelled at by people on bikes?

Cyclists don't think they should have to follow any rules whatsoever. And if anything ever goes wrong, it's always someone else's fault. They are like spoiled children.

Talk about spoiled children. You’re big mad that somebody chooses a different method of transportation than you do.

Nah, I'm mad that you don't stop at crosswalks or lights or stop signs and that you are constantly telling me to get out of your way when I'm on the sidewalk. I coudn't care less how you get from point A to point B.

Cars literally never stop at stop signs.You are especially mad at people on bikes for your own strange reasons.

You lose all credibility when you say dumb shit like that. I hope you know that.

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Super intense bike people are incredibly weird. You're driving on MacArthur blvd, it's not the Tour de France. Get a grip.

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Anonymous wrote:No one supports what this jerk did to the pedestrian and no one reasonable supports biking in a way that risks this. That includes me, someone who bikes almost daily.

I also don't support impractical and punitive ideas from people who irrationally hate me just for riding a bike to get where I'm going.

Like what's impractical? and punitive?

Can pedestrians have the sidewalks to get to where they need to go safely? Can we cross the street without being yelled at by people on bikes?

Cyclists don't think they should have to follow any rules whatsoever. And if anything ever goes wrong, it's always someone else's fault. They are like spoiled children.

Talk about spoiled children. You’re big mad that somebody chooses a different method of transportation than you do.

Nah, I'm mad that you don't stop at crosswalks or lights or stop signs and that you are constantly telling me to get out of your way when I'm on the sidewalk. I coudn't care less how you get from point A to point B.

Cars literally never stop at stop signs.You are especially mad at people on bikes for your own strange reasons.

You lose all credibility when you say dumb shit like that. I hope you know that.

Cars never stop at stop signs unless they are literally blocked by opposing traffic. Just sit and watch at an intersection.

And of course although a speeding bike can hurt a person (as here) cars are many many times more deadly.

The focus on bikes as especially bad is wholly irrational.

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Anonymous wrote:No one supports what this jerk did to the pedestrian and no one reasonable supports biking in a way that risks this. That includes me, someone who bikes almost daily.

I also don't support impractical and punitive ideas from people who irrationally hate me just for riding a bike to get where I'm going.

Like what's impractical? and punitive?

Can pedestrians have the sidewalks to get to where they need to go safely? Can we cross the street without being yelled at by people on bikes?

Cyclists don't think they should have to follow any rules whatsoever. And if anything ever goes wrong, it's always someone else's fault. They are like spoiled children.

Talk about spoiled children. You’re big mad that somebody chooses a different method of transportation than you do.

Nah, I'm mad that you don't stop at crosswalks or lights or stop signs and that you are constantly telling me to get out of your way when I'm on the sidewalk. I coudn't care less how you get from point A to point B.

Cars literally never stop at stop signs.You are especially mad at people on bikes for your own strange reasons.

You lose all credibility when you say dumb shit like that. I hope you know that.

Cars never stop at stop signs unless they are literally blocked by opposing traffic. Just sit and watch at an intersection.

And of course although a speeding bike can hurt a person (as here) cars are many many times more deadly.

The focus on bikes as especially bad is wholly irrational.

You sound like a complete nutjob.

I liike how the cyclists here don't condemn one of their own knocking a woman unconscious and then not even stopping to help her. They're just like "what about the people who drive cars?"

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Anonymous wrote:No one supports what this jerk did to the pedestrian and no one reasonable supports biking in a way that risks this. That includes me, someone who bikes almost daily.

I also don't support impractical and punitive ideas from people who irrationally hate me just for riding a bike to get where I'm going.

Like what's impractical? and punitive?

Can pedestrians have the sidewalks to get to where they need to go safely? Can we cross the street without being yelled at by people on bikes?

Cyclists don't think they should have to follow any rules whatsoever. And if anything ever goes wrong, it's always someone else's fault. They are like spoiled children.

Talk about spoiled children. You’re big mad that somebody chooses a different method of transportation than you do.

Nah, I'm mad that you don't stop at crosswalks or lights or stop signs and that you are constantly telling me to get out of your way when I'm on the sidewalk. I coudn't care less how you get from point A to point B.

Cars literally never stop at stop signs.You are especially mad at people on bikes for your own strange reasons.

You lose all credibility when you say dumb shit like that. I hope you know that.

Cars never stop at stop signs unless they are literally blocked by opposing traffic. Just sit and watch at an intersection.

And of course although a speeding bike can hurt a person (as here) cars are many many times more deadly.

The focus on bikes as especially bad is wholly irrational.

You sound like a complete nutjob.

I liike how the cyclists here don't condemn one of their own knocking a woman unconscious and then not even stopping to help her. They're just like "what about the people who drive cars?"

I know, right? And on top of that, try to tell a very obvious and blatant lie that "cars don't stop at stop signs." As if we are not all drivers and don't stop at stop signs regularly. And as if drivers don't get ticketed all the time if they do not stop. True madness.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:There were 15 fatal hit and runs involving cars in DC last year alone:

https://www.jgllaw.com/articles/pedestrians-twice-as-likely-to-be-killed-on-streets-in-the-dc-area/

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Weird how I didn't see 15 posts here last year talking about how irresponsible and dangerous car drivers are...

It's a question of scale. Nearly everyone drives and the vast majority of drivers are fairly safe and not looking to cause accidents. Whereas among cyclists in DC, it really seems that more than 50 percent of them are entitled, reckless, and selfish jerks. People hate cyclists in DC because of their lived experience with them. They are by and large not good people.

This is an absurd statement. Your speaking from a biased position and is disgusting. I am an avid cyclist with thousands of miles on the road each year. Am I perfect - no, do I make mistakes sometimes trying to cut down time or move a little quicker - sure, do I follow every traffic law 100% - no. Do I try to be as safe and understanding of other people as much as possible - yes. Listen are there cyclists that are jerks - yes...I am sure there are...but that goes for anything including many people driving cars. The majority of cyclists you will never come in contact with or impact your daily routine in any way.

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Anonymous wrote:Loving all these breathless tales of "almost" being hit. So... not hit, then?

Oh look, our resident assh0le bicyclist has entered the thread. STFU

Cow, I don't even own a bike. But the way you people react to them is the way my MIL reacts to spiders. Just the very existence of a spider gets her all riled up, regardless of whether it touches her or if she can even see it. You don't have enough problems.

Nah, your BS is not working here. We react this way because we deal with your shit every day. You are the problem!!! Again STFU

I am sure I am the problem in some spaces. In this one, though, I just think you should stop telling other people what to do. Really, just let people (and spiders) live their lives.

Cyclist vs pedestrian accidents are actually pretty rare, when compared with car vs anything. You only think about it because of all these "i was ALMOST hit..." Love that main character energy for you, but you were not hit. You might've had a lil fright. Eek! Poor baby.

And cyclists wonder why everyone hates them...

DP. An unfortunate reality is that cyclists and pedestrians have a different sense of space. This leads to cyclists going too fast and coming too close to pedestrians, but also to pedestrians over-reacting to cyclists passing or weaving through them.

They really shouldn't be sharing the same space, any more than either of them should be sharing space with cars. Every transportation mode needs its own infrastructure. This is why complete-streets are a farce. You really want your spaces to specialize, not try to be everything to everyone.

As an avid cyclist I believe cyclists should not be riding on the sidewalk. There are times for a number of reasons that I do ride on the sidewalk and when I do I slow my pace to account for sharing that space with pedestrians which should make the potential of an accident minimal and in the case something still did happen injuries would be nothing.

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Anonymous wrote:There were 15 fatal hit and runs involving cars in DC last year alone:

https://www.jgllaw.com/articles/pedestrians-twice-as-likely-to-be-killed-on-streets-in-the-dc-area/

Of note:


Weird how I didn't see 15 posts here last year talking about how irresponsible and dangerous car drivers are...

It's a question of scale. Nearly everyone drives and the vast majority of drivers are fairly safe and not looking to cause accidents. Whereas among cyclists in DC, it really seems that more than 50 percent of them are entitled, reckless, and selfish jerks. People hate cyclists in DC because of their lived experience with them. They are by and large not good people.

This is an absurd statement. Your speaking from a biased position and is disgusting. I am an avid cyclist with thousands of miles on the road each year. Am I perfect - no, do I make mistakes sometimes trying to cut down time or move a little quicker - sure, do I follow every traffic law 100% - no. Do I try to be as safe and understanding of other people as much as possible - yes. Listen are there cyclists that are jerks - yes...I am sure there are...but that goes for anything including many people driving cars. The majority of cyclists you will never come in contact with or impact your daily routine in any way.

It's disgusting to say that people like you (by your own admission) put us in dangerous situations as pedestrians? I dont think so, buddy. What's disgusting is you willingly admit to breaking all of the rules and then dare to shame us for feeling unsafe around you. It DOES impact my daily life since I am a pedestrian in this city. That is the whole point. The best you can do is come back with a lame "but what about cars?"

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Anonymous wrote:No one supports what this jerk did to the pedestrian and no one reasonable supports biking in a way that risks this. That includes me, someone who bikes almost daily.

I also don't support impractical and punitive ideas from people who irrationally hate me just for riding a bike to get where I'm going.

Like what's impractical? and punitive?

Can pedestrians have the sidewalks to get to where they need to go safely? Can we cross the street without being yelled at by people on bikes?

Cyclists don't think they should have to follow any rules whatsoever. And if anything ever goes wrong, it's always someone else's fault. They are like spoiled children.

Talk about spoiled children. You’re big mad that somebody chooses a different method of transportation than you do.

Nah, I'm mad that you don't stop at crosswalks or lights or stop signs and that you are constantly telling me to get out of your way when I'm on the sidewalk. I coudn't care less how you get from point A to point B.

Cars literally never stop at stop signs.You are especially mad at people on bikes for your own strange reasons.

You lose all credibility when you say dumb shit like that. I hope you know that.

Cars never stop at stop signs unless they are literally blocked by opposing traffic. Just sit and watch at an intersection.

And of course although a speeding bike can hurt a person (as here) cars are many many times more deadly.

The focus on bikes as especially bad is wholly irrational.

You sound like a complete nutjob.

I liike how the cyclists here don't condemn one of their own knocking a woman unconscious and then not even stopping to help her. They're just like "what about the people who drive cars?"

I know, right? And on top of that, try to tell a very obvious and blatant lie that "cars don't stop at stop signs." As if we are not all drivers and don't stop at stop signs regularly. And as if drivers don't get ticketed all the time if they do not stop. True madness.

Either you don’t know the meaning of the word “stop” or you have never spent any time in DC. A tiny fraction of vehicles come to the legally mandated stop at “Stop” signs in the city. If you don’t believe me, share your digits and we can get together to undertake a survey.

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Anonymous wrote:No one supports what this jerk did to the pedestrian and no one reasonable supports biking in a way that risks this. That includes me, someone who bikes almost daily.

I also don't support impractical and punitive ideas from people who irrationally hate me just for riding a bike to get where I'm going.

Like what's impractical? and punitive?

Can pedestrians have the sidewalks to get to where they need to go safely? Can we cross the street without being yelled at by people on bikes?

Cyclists don't think they should have to follow any rules whatsoever. And if anything ever goes wrong, it's always someone else's fault. They are like spoiled children.

Talk about spoiled children. You’re big mad that somebody chooses a different method of transportation than you do.

Nah, I'm mad that you don't stop at crosswalks or lights or stop signs and that you are constantly telling me to get out of your way when I'm on the sidewalk. I coudn't care less how you get from point A to point B.

Cars literally never stop at stop signs.You are especially mad at people on bikes for your own strange reasons.

You lose all credibility when you say dumb shit like that. I hope you know that.

Cars never stop at stop signs unless they are literally blocked by opposing traffic. Just sit and watch at an intersection.

And of course although a speeding bike can hurt a person (as here) cars are many many times more deadly.

The focus on bikes as especially bad is wholly irrational.

You sound like a complete nutjob.

I liike how the cyclists here don't condemn one of their own knocking a woman unconscious and then not even stopping to help her. They're just like "what about the people who drive cars?"

Pretty sure everyone here thinks the cyclist was in the wrong. But that doesn’t mean we share your misplaced and irrational fixation on cyclists.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:No one supports what this jerk did to the pedestrian and no one reasonable supports biking in a way that risks this. That includes me, someone who bikes almost daily.

I also don't support impractical and punitive ideas from people who irrationally hate me just for riding a bike to get where I'm going.

Like what's impractical? and punitive?

Can pedestrians have the sidewalks to get to where they need to go safely? Can we cross the street without being yelled at by people on bikes?

Cyclists don't think they should have to follow any rules whatsoever. And if anything ever goes wrong, it's always someone else's fault. They are like spoiled children.

Talk about spoiled children. You’re big mad that somebody chooses a different method of transportation than you do.

Nah, I'm mad that you don't stop at crosswalks or lights or stop signs and that you are constantly telling me to get out of your way when I'm on the sidewalk. I coudn't care less how you get from point A to point B.

Cars literally never stop at stop signs.You are especially mad at people on bikes for your own strange reasons.

You lose all credibility when you say dumb shit like that. I hope you know that.

Cars never stop at stop signs unless they are literally blocked by opposing traffic. Just sit and watch at an intersection.

And of course although a speeding bike can hurt a person (as here) cars are many many times more deadly.

The focus on bikes as especially bad is wholly irrational.

You sound like a complete nutjob.

I liike how the cyclists here don't condemn one of their own knocking a woman unconscious and then not even stopping to help her. They're just like "what about the people who drive cars?"

I know, right? And on top of that, try to tell a very obvious and blatant lie that "cars don't stop at stop signs." As if we are not all drivers and don't stop at stop signs regularly. And as if drivers don't get ticketed all the time if they do not stop. True madness.

lol sweetie sorry to break it to you - you absolutely do not stop at stop signs unless there is someone in your right of way directly. I will stand at a stop sign with anyone and guarantee you 9/10 cars roll through it with no complete stop.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:There were 15 fatal hit and runs involving cars in DC last year alone:

https://www.jgllaw.com/articles/pedestrians-twice-as-likely-to-be-killed-on-streets-in-the-dc-area/

Of note:


Weird how I didn't see 15 posts here last year talking about how irresponsible and dangerous car drivers are...

It's almost like certain people on here harbor a very unhealthy hatred of cyclists and enjoy propagating malicious stereotypes about them.

Exactly!! Why do people hate cyclists so much? I mean how many people here have actually been negatively impacted by a cyclist - and don't give me bs about I saw a cyclist not stop for a stop sign or blah blah blah if it didn't impact you or anyone else in any way. Yes this collision is a real example of that but these types of things are extremely rare.

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Anonymous wrote:No one supports what this jerk did to the pedestrian and no one reasonable supports biking in a way that risks this. That includes me, someone who bikes almost daily.

I also don't support impractical and punitive ideas from people who irrationally hate me just for riding a bike to get where I'm going.

Like what's impractical? and punitive?

Can pedestrians have the sidewalks to get to where they need to go safely? Can we cross the street without being yelled at by people on bikes?

Cyclists don't think they should have to follow any rules whatsoever. And if anything ever goes wrong, it's always someone else's fault. They are like spoiled children.

Talk about spoiled children. You’re big mad that somebody chooses a different method of transportation than you do.

Nah, I'm mad that you don't stop at crosswalks or lights or stop signs and that you are constantly telling me to get out of your way when I'm on the sidewalk. I coudn't care less how you get from point A to point B.

Cars literally never stop at stop signs.You are especially mad at people on bikes for your own strange reasons.

You lose all credibility when you say dumb shit like that. I hope you know that.

Cars never stop at stop signs unless they are literally blocked by opposing traffic. Just sit and watch at an intersection.

And of course although a speeding bike can hurt a person (as here) cars are many many times more deadly.

The focus on bikes as especially bad is wholly irrational.

You sound like a complete nutjob.

I liike how the cyclists here don't condemn one of their own knocking a woman unconscious and then not even stopping to help her. They're just like "what about the people who drive cars?"

I know, right? And on top of that, try to tell a very obvious and blatant lie that "cars don't stop at stop signs." As if we are not all drivers and don't stop at stop signs regularly. And as if drivers don't get ticketed all the time if they do not stop. True madness.

Either you don’t know the meaning of the word “stop” or you have never spent any time in DC. A tiny fraction of vehicles come to the legally mandated stop at “Stop” signs in the city. If you don’t believe me, share your digits and we can get together to undertake a survey.

Dude, just give it up. No one is buying whatever BS you're selling.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:There were 15 fatal hit and runs involving cars in DC last year alone:

https://www.jgllaw.com/articles/pedestrians-twice-as-likely-to-be-killed-on-streets-in-the-dc-area/

Of note:


Weird how I didn't see 15 posts here last year talking about how irresponsible and dangerous car drivers are...

It's a question of scale. Nearly everyone drives and the vast majority of drivers are fairly safe and not looking to cause accidents. Whereas among cyclists in DC, it really seems that more than 50 percent of them are entitled, reckless, and selfish jerks. People hate cyclists in DC because of their lived experience with them. They are by and large not good people.

This is an absurd statement. Your speaking from a biased position and is disgusting. I am an avid cyclist with thousands of miles on the road each year. Am I perfect - no, do I make mistakes sometimes trying to cut down time or move a little quicker - sure, do I follow every traffic law 100% - no. Do I try to be as safe and understanding of other people as much as possible - yes. Listen are there cyclists that are jerks - yes...I am sure there are...but that goes for anything including many people driving cars. The majority of cyclists you will never come in contact with or impact your daily routine in any way.

It's disgusting to say that people like you (by your own admission) put us in dangerous situations as pedestrians? I dont think so, buddy. What's disgusting is you willingly admit to breaking all of the rules and then dare to shame us for feeling unsafe around you. It DOES impact my daily life since I am a pedestrian in this city. That is the whole point. The best you can do is come back with a lame "but what about cars?"

When you say you’re scared of bikes and all cars stop at stop signs, I know you’re motivated by irrational fixation on something that seems unusual and wrong to you - and not by a bona fide desire to improve the city. I know your type. You have personality disorders.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:No one supports what this jerk did to the pedestrian and no one reasonable supports biking in a way that risks this. That includes me, someone who bikes almost daily.

I also don't support impractical and punitive ideas from people who irrationally hate me just for riding a bike to get where I'm going.

Like what's impractical? and punitive?

Can pedestrians have the sidewalks to get to where they need to go safely? Can we cross the street without being yelled at by people on bikes?

Cyclists don't think they should have to follow any rules whatsoever. And if anything ever goes wrong, it's always someone else's fault. They are like spoiled children.

Talk about spoiled children. You’re big mad that somebody chooses a different method of transportation than you do.

Nah, I'm mad that you don't stop at crosswalks or lights or stop signs and that you are constantly telling me to get out of your way when I'm on the sidewalk. I coudn't care less how you get from point A to point B.

Cars literally never stop at stop signs.You are especially mad at people on bikes for your own strange reasons.

You lose all credibility when you say dumb shit like that. I hope you know that.

Cars never stop at stop signs unless they are literally blocked by opposing traffic. Just sit and watch at an intersection.

And of course although a speeding bike can hurt a person (as here) cars are many many times more deadly.

The focus on bikes as especially bad is wholly irrational.

You sound like a complete nutjob.

I liike how the cyclists here don't condemn one of their own knocking a woman unconscious and then not even stopping to help her. They're just like "what about the people who drive cars?"

I know, right? And on top of that, try to tell a very obvious and blatant lie that "cars don't stop at stop signs." As if we are not all drivers and don't stop at stop signs regularly. And as if drivers don't get ticketed all the time if they do not stop. True madness.

lol sweetie sorry to break it to you - you absolutely do not stop at stop signs unless there is someone in your right of way directly. I will stand at a stop sign with anyone and guarantee you 9/10 cars roll through it with no complete stop.

Sugaplum, you are full of shit and trying a little too hard to prove a complete lie.