On Tuesday September 29th, cyclist Matthew Newell of Charlotte was involved in a bicycle-car collision. According to the police report, he was not administered any medical aid. He was riding on Camden just after dusk. He stopped and proceeded through the Park Ave. intersection where he was hit by the car. The responding officer reported statements from 2 witnesses, plus Matthew and the 76 year-old female driver from Derita. It seems the officer got 4 different stories.
Camden and Park Ave is a 4-way stop with one of those yellow flashing traffic lights. The new Charlotte bike map (Charlotte Cycling Guide) highlights Camden as an Off-Street Path, but the Camden section is really more of a sidewalk compared to the wide Tremont to Clanton path. Most cyclists ride on the street on Camden; it is a popular route connecting Southend and Uptown that avoids South Boulevard. Thanks to Larry, who was eating at Phat Burrito, for the tip.
Correction: I heard from CDOT about Camden, the bike map actually shows a green line for the “Off-Street Path” AND a yellow line that designates Camden as a “Suggested Bike Route”. I am color blind and could not distinguish the yellow line; my bad. Thanks Ben.
Bruce Hermann, 58, of Winston-Salem, a commuter for over thirty years was hit from behind by a car. He is currently at Wake Forrest Hospital in critical condition. The accident happened about 7:30 p.m. Feb. 21 when the driver, traveling 35 mph on 
