Rider down............me unfortunately.

[jdtate101]

Just nipped out today in the sunshine for a quick 1hr spin at lunchtime. About 2 miles into my regular route, I'm coming down a straight hill at about 25mph, when a woman in a blue corsa in the opposite lane cuts right across me to turn (to her right, my left). There is no chance for me to stop and I manage to scrub off some speed down to probably 15+mph but go over the bonnet and into the windscreen. She then carries on down the side road with me on the bonnet for a good 20yrds before hitting the breaks and dumping me onto the road. She then drives rounds me and off down the road for a further 20yrds and parks up.
Luckily I'm not seriously hurt. I've got a busted up right leg (just stressed and bruising), some nasty road rash on my knees, elbows and arse. I can't really walk right now due to the pain, but I did go to hospital and the xray was clear. Three witnesses saw the incident and all say she was at fault, police attended within 3 mins and took all details (and my bike).
Bike is utterly wreaked. It was my pride and joy and is now smashed up so badly It's defiantly going to be a write off. Once back on my feet it will be off to the Pinarello dealer to certify it's status. I know for a fact he will declare it unsafe due to the speed of the impact.

Still it could have been so much worse. This was it before....I'm so sad , will post some piccy's of it when I collect tomorrow.

 

[John90]

Jeez. Nice bike too. Presumably you are due some injury compensation as well as the bike?

 

[NormanD]

Bad news on the accident and also the bike , but good news you've came away with a lot less damage to yourself than could have been

wishing you a speedy recovery there JD

 

[jdtate101]

yeah, hope so. Legs hurt quite a bit right now and I can't really walk.

One more thing. I would like to give a big shout out to the police and ambulance lads who picked me off the road, plus the 3 builders who stopped, took care of me and all gave statements to the police. It's nice to know some people are prepared to stick around and help.

Lastly, a mention should go to Phil from sportive photo. I was due to ride the Southern Spring Classic this sunday, and just emailed him on the off chance he could refund me the entry. He has immediately offered a refund with no fuss. That's true customer service.

 

[ColinJ]

Bummer! I'm glad that the damage to you wasn't worse, but it's a real shame about your bike. Surely you must end up with a new replacement bike on the driver's insurance after this?

I'm not a great fan of compensation culture, but when somebody's crass stupidity causes an incident like this, I think you are entitled to every penny you can get!

 

[cloggsy]

Get well soon... Shame the bike is mashed, but that can be replaced...

Hope her insurance pays up sharpish and the ol' bill give her a few points and a nice fine for driving without due care and attention!

 

[Miquel In De Rain]

My impression is that some people just should not be allowed to drive.

 

[jdtate101]

Will be contacting British Cycling first thing tomorrow. Luckily my mate owns the Pinarello dealership in Birmingham, so has agreed to sort it all for me (writing statements for the insurance companies as to the structural worthiness of the bike, costs etc...). I think this one is an open and shut case (the police seemed to think so too). I will be asking for her to be charged if possible. I'm not vindictive by nature, but I REALLY hate motorists who don't look. Seen far too many SMIDSY's where the cyclist got screwed up, all for the sake of a 1 or 2 sec visual check!!

 

[BSRU]

Holy crap, what a waste of a nice bike, considering you were on her bonnet/windscreen your injuries seem light, hopefully heal quickly.

 

[dawesome]

Why did she keep driving with you on the car? Was she in shock? Get well soon. Take it easy with injuries, stuff can Develop.

 

[Graham1426]

The main thing is your ok apart from a few cuts and bruise's, the bike although beautiful as she was can and will be replaced, by the way what hill were you coming down, as i'm not far from your neck of the woods i'm curious, maybe i will see you limping around the the Dog pub

 

[CopperCyclist]

Glad your ok. Gutted about the bike - that's a beautiful bike!

 

[jdtate101]

The main thing is your ok apart from a few cuts and bruise's, the bike although beautiful as she was can and will be replaced, by the way what hill were you coming down, as i'm not far from your neck of the woods i'm curious, maybe i will see you limping around the the Dog pub

I was going southbound the A4121 towards northfield. The accident happened at Nigel Ave:

http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?hl=en...6GxQNHUoNM5iGHN0kuEWsg&cbp=11,198.66,,0,11.54

She was entering Nigel Ave from the northbound carriageway and cut right in front of me. As you can see from GM, it's quite open and nothing would have obstructed her view. Sun was overhead, so no light in her eyes either.

 

[marshmella]

Best wishes for a speedy recovery

 

[sabian92]

Hope you get better soon, and get a nice shiny new bike!

She drove with you still on the bonnet? F**king nutter. Glad you're OK.