Posted on 08/30/2012 4:24:05 AM PDT by equaviator
Police say pickup truck driver shot bicyclist after crash, altercation at Telegraph, Northline roads
TAYLOR, Mich. -
A bicyclist who was shot after being involved in a traffic accident with a pickup driver in Taylor has died.
Taylor police say the bicyclist died during surgery after the Wednesday night incident with a 46-year-old driver.
Police said the two began arguing after the bicyclist disregarded a "Do Not Cross" signal at Telegraph and Northline roads, causing the driver to hit him. Witnesses said the bicyclist got up and confronted the driver.
"The pedestrian light was red. He wasn't supposed to be crossing and ran into the side of the truck," said witness Michelle Noffsinger. "He jumped up, he got up, and he ran around the front of the truck to the driver's side and he just started pounding on this guy. He hit him ... maybe seven times or so, and then the driver shot him and he fell to the ground. It was just really crazy."
Witnesses told police the driver pulled a pistol and fired one round at the bicyclist, striking him in the chest. The motorist stayed at the scene until police arrived. He is being held pending any charges.
Police said they are still trying to identify the bicyclist. He is described as a white man between 35 and 40 years old with gray hair. He was riding a 10-speed bike.
Anyone with information on the crash, shooting and the bicyclist's identity is asked to contact the Taylor Police Department.
Heh! Yep !!
On a happy note, the gene pool is a weensie bit cleaner
...”feel the love.”
I wouldn’t hold my breath...
Thank you all for confirming my point. The gearing combos today are a far cry from the ancient 2x5 of the Schwinn Varsity "10 speed", the fantasy of many youthful rider.
Yes, I mentioned the gearing combos typically available at the department stores (other Schwinn models at a Target). There were no 2x5's.
My Specialized road bike (4 years old) is 3x8. Many of the new Specialized 2013 Mountain bikes are 3x9. Admittedly some might think a $1200 mountain bike is "cheap", but I wouldn't refuse a 2013 "Carve" hardtail. :)
Yep. And mine is 13 year old Ultegra gear. The new ones have been 2x10 for a while now.
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