Bicycle racer Sandy Kreif, of Charlotte, was involved in a collision with a plumbing truck on Yorkmont Rd.  Sandy received obvious injuries and was taken to Carolina Medical Center.  This was another all too familiar “left-cross” crash.    The driver made a left-turn into the on coming path of the bicyclist.  The driver stated in the police report that he did not see the bicyclist.  The driver is also from Charlotte.

That section of Yorkmont Rd is identified in the Charlotte Cycling Guide (2nd Ed.) as a bike route.

Sandy is a friend of mine – I wish her a special “get well soon”.

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Narrative from Police Report

No traffic citations were issued.

Chris Gladora is on Charlotte’s Bicycle Advisory Council (BAC).  The BAC is an advisory body to City Council. The committee reviews bicycle plans and makes recommendations on implementing the policies and policy strategies. The BAC also recommends appropriate action to the City Council and County Commission on bicycle transportation issues.  Please join me in wishing Chris a full and speedy recovery.

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Harry Johnson, ‘The Godfather of Charlotte Bicyclists’ was stuck by a sedan, maybe a Toyota or Honda on Selwyn Ave  at 6:30AM.    Harry suffered apparent injuries and refused medical treatment.   While it was dark and foggy, this was not a case of the driver not seeing the small group of illuminated bicyclists.  This drivers speed was impeded and his actions were deliberate and aggressive.   The driver illegally left the scene of the crash.  This is that section of Selwyn between Woodlawn and the Selwyn traffic circle.   Due to his location and aggression, it is very likely that the driver uses this road daily.  Every bicyclist needs to be  vigilant in this area.

Officer Lineberger produced the crash report.

I wish Harry a full and speedy recovery.

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Incident Report

I wish Daniel a speedy recovery.

A hot dog fundraiser for Idol is planned for Saturday, Feb. 11, at Patterson Springs Baptist Church.

January 27, 2012.  Bicyclist Calab Idol, 15 of Mooresboro, NC was involved in a bicycle-automobile collision.  He sustained life threatening injuries and was taken to Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte.  The crash occurred on a clear afternoon on South Post Road, near Immanuel Church Road – just west of Kings Mountain.    Idol was riding to his grandmother’s house from a convenience store.  The driver, a 74 year old woman, was not charged.

Brett was truly a charitable person.  He was a huge supporter for Habitat for Humanity and the 24 Hours of Booty.  His family has asked that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the 24 Hours of Booty.  Click here for Brett’s 2012 24HOB  participant page to make a secure donation.

Brett’s family and friends have my most sincere condolences.

Bicyclist Christopher Gongon, was hit by a vehicle driven by 71 year old, Gerald Anderson, on Colony Rd at the Morrowick Rd intersection.  Anderson was making a left turn from Colony Rd., northbound.   Gongon entered the intersection straight from the south bound bike lane.  This was a classic ‘left cross’ collision.  EMTs were on the scene, but according to the police report Gongon was not seriously harmed – the bike was damaged.

At this location, Colony Rd has speed limit of 35 mph, is two traffic lanes in each direction and has bike lanes.  Anderson was not cited for any traffic violations.  DRIVER #1 STATED THAT…HE STRUCK UNIT #2.  HE STATED HE NEVER SAW UNIT #2

I wish Gongon a speedy return to bicycling.