Bicyclist Hits, Kills Pedestrian on Sidewalk

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[Investment Biker]

Bicyclist Hits, Kills Pedestrian On Tri-State Sidewalk

A pedestrian was killed late Monday after being hit by a bicyclist in a local community.

The accident happened at about 10:40 p.m. on Main Street in Amelia, WLWT Eyewitness News 5 reported.

According to Amelia's police chief, the bicyclist was riding on the sidewalk when he collided with a man who was walking.

The pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene, WLWT reported. His name was not released.

The bicyclist was taken to a local hospital to be treated for minor injuries.

The name of the bicyclist was not released, but it was an adult, according to the chief.

Additional details about the accident are not known.

Stay tuned to WLWT Eyewitness News 5 and refresh this ChannelCincinnati.com page for additional information as it becomes available.

[Investment Biker]

As a bicyclist with more than 30 years of riding this is the first time I have heard of someone being killed by a collision with a bicycle.

[wideawake]

In NYC a few years back an inline skater was hit by a bicyclist and she died of her injuries a few days later, I believe.

[NativeNewYorker]

You're not THE "investment biker", are you?

[NonValueAdded]

STOP THE HORROR, ban assault bicycles NOW!

[b4its2late]

Look both ways before crossing the sidewalk!

[20yearvet]

I have see people hurt by a biker. i offen see bicyclist run red lights or dash from a street to a side walk. They tend to yell at you as a waker if you do not jump out of there way.

[Investment Biker]

No - Just loved the book and have investments in my education and experience coupled with bicycling equals "Investment Biker"

[hopespringseternal]

I have heard of severe, life-threatening and debilitating injuries.

You don't have to whack your head against concrete all that hard for it to be fatal.

Since the bicyclist was breaking a traffic law, he could be charged.

[ZGuy]

IB - If you ever see a follow-up on the punishment the biker receives could you please post it? Here in California the biker would probably get 10-20 years in prison.

In California a bike is treated the same as a car or any other vehicle and legally it must be driven on the streets only. A biker killing someone on the sidewalk would be treated the same as someone who drove a car on the sidewalk and killed someone, thus the 10-20 years in prison possibility.

[aristeides]

It's technically against the law for them to go on the sidewalk in the first place. If they do go on the sidewalk, they should move slowly and be careful.

[OldFriend]

Was recently walking on a Denver street when a biker flew past me with such speed, missing me by only inches. I didnt' hear him coming at all and if I had veered just a step off to the side I have no doubt I would have been severely injured or killed.

Evidently the laws of the jungle apply in many of our big cities.

[No Truce With Kings]

What do you think? National registration of bicycles? Maybe a three-day waiting period after buying a bike would help. Or maybe "smart bikes" that will only work for their owners.

[Investment Biker]

Ohio law permits the riding on sidewalks but the cyclist must yield to pedestrians. There is a local option to ban the riding on sidewalks by towns. There would also be requrements at this time, 10:40p, to be properly lighted. A bell is also required in Ohio. There probably were multiple laws that were violated and it will be treated as a motor vechile homicide because of the laws violated.

[SJSAMPLE]

Ten speed bicycles are far too powerful for civilian ownership. Those killing machines were designed for one purpose - COMPETITION! Your average cyclist has no need for 10 speeds. One will do. Today, I am introducing legislating aimed at getting these things "off our streets."

[Neanderthal]

"In California a bike is treated the same as a car or any other vehicle and legally it must be driven on the streets only. A biker killing someone on the sidewalk would be treated the same as someone who drove a car on the sidewalk and killed someone, thus the 10-20 years in prison possibility."

I believe that it's against the law almost everywhere to ride a bike on a sidewalk. It would be easy to enforce bike traffic laws if the cops simply confiscated bikes from traffic violators on the spot, and then destroyed confiscated bikes monthly - drop them in the sea, melt them down, use car crusher, whatever.

[Investment Biker]

My bike has 27 speeds so ban 10 speeds if you like.

[green team 1999]

I`am sorry about the pedestrian and his family,accidents like this should not happen. not on a sidewalk!

[MineralMan]

"I have see people hurt by a biker. i offen see bicyclist run red lights or dash from a street to a side walk. They tend to yell at you as a waker if you do not jump out of there way."

Bicycles do not belong on sidewalks. Indeed, where I live, riding on a sidewalk is against the law. As for biker cursing at walkers...I advise carrying a large umbrella or cane. Either inserted in the spokes will be sufficient as an answer.

[Investment Biker]

[§ 4511.71.1] § 4511.711 Driving upon sidewalk area. -- RC § 4511.711 is affected by Am. Sub. S.B. 123 (149 v --), effective 1-1-2004. See the 2002 Legislative Bulletin No. 4 for the version effective 1-1-2004.

No person shall drive any vehicle, other than a bicycle, upon a sidewalk or sidewalk area except upon a permanent or duly authorized temporary driveway.

Nothing in this section shall be construed as prohibiting local authorities from regulating the operation of bicycles within their respective jurisdictions.

HISTORY: 135 v H 995 (Eff 1-1-75); 136 v S 56. Eff 5-25-76.