Free Republic
Browse · Search
General/Chat
Topics · Post Article

Skip to comments.

Bicyclists injured in altercation with motorist in Fresno. Driver arrested for assault
Fresno Bee ^ | 02/02/2025 | Anthony Galaviz

Posted on 02/02/2025 3:00:23 PM PST by BenLurkin

Police said there was a group of about 20 bicyclists riding south on Chestnut from Belmont when an argument occurred between the bicyclists and the driver of the Dodge, a 23-year-old man.

The driver pulled to the side of the road and a fight occurred. After the brawl, the bicyclists continued riding on Chestnut.

Leibee said the Dodge purposely drove up onto the west sidewalk and struck the two teenagers. Leibee said the driver backed up, then pulled forward, and continued to drive south on Chestnut and he appeared to purposely strike the man on a bicycle, who was riding south in the bike lane.

After the collisions, Leibee said the driver was physically assaulted by several bicyclists. He suffered minor injuries and was also taken to the hospital.

The driver of the Dodge was arrested on suspicion of three counts of assault with a deadly weapon (vehicle). He’ll be booked into Fresno County Jail once he’s cleared from the hospital.

(Excerpt) Read more at fresnobee.com ...


TOPICS: Local News
KEYWORDS:

1 posted on 02/02/2025 3:00:23 PM PST by BenLurkin
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | View Replies]

We need common sense bike control.

You can own a bicycle so long as you store it at an approved velodrome, where you may also ride it.


2 posted on 02/02/2025 3:01:30 PM PST by BenLurkin (The above is not a statement of fact. It is either opinion, or satire, or both.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: BenLurkin

“You can own a bicycle so long as you store it at an approved velodrome, where you may also ride it.”

Boulder, Co. will NOT comply. Power to the people!


3 posted on 02/02/2025 3:03:36 PM PST by dljordan
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 2 | View Replies]

To: BenLurkin

I’m sure the cyclist was being totally reasonable. /Sarc


4 posted on 02/02/2025 3:14:05 PM PST by Rural_Michigan
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: BenLurkin

The article is confusing, but it’s safe to assume, given the number of cyclists involved, that the cyclists weren’t staying in the bike lane.

These could be spandexters, or maybe “yutes.” Either way bad attitudes prevail.


5 posted on 02/02/2025 3:22:31 PM PST by Disambiguator
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: BenLurkin

It was police profiling! They pulled over everyone driving on the sidewalk and hitting teenagers that day. Profiling is wrong!

-hat tip to Ron White


6 posted on 02/02/2025 3:24:14 PM PST by Farmerbob
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: BenLurkin

It is my experience that most cyclists are #H#les.

just saying.


7 posted on 02/02/2025 3:42:53 PM PST by vespa300
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: BenLurkin

I carry a pistol on my bike.


8 posted on 02/02/2025 4:08:56 PM PST by Mariner (War Criminal #18)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.

Free Republic
Browse · Search
General/Chat
Topics · Post Article

FreeRepublic, LLC, PO BOX 9771, FRESNO, CA 93794
FreeRepublic.com is powered by software copyright 2000-2008 John Robinson