Rider in critical condition after colliding with stationary car in Beckenham

[Watt-O]

http://www.newsshopper.co.uk/news/b...ical_after_stationary_car_crash_in_Beckenham/

There but for the grace of God.

Shamelfully, I cycled home from work the other night with a bellyful of red wine, and could have ended up in a similar condition, or worse: messed up someone else's life if I had fallen in front of a vehicle. I hasten to add, that I am not suggesting any alcohol was involved in this tragic incident. I am merely pointing out the fact that we are all vulnerable when out on the road.

Best wishes for a full recovery, my thoughts are with his family and friends.

 

[BigonaBianchi]

hope he pulls through. Helmet???

 

[dellzeqq]

ghastly. And which of us can claim not to have had a near miss with a parked car?

 

[GrumpyGregry]

I nearly managed it last night between pub (2 pints and 250ml of red wine) and station.

To the read this is most sobering.

 

[Dan B]

ghastly. And which of us can claim not to have had a near miss with a parked car?

I almost skated into the back of a near-stationary taxi once, but only because I was watching my reflection in his boot lid while following him, and not paying attention to his sudden deceleration.

 

[ianrauk]

Many years ago I remember jumping off an routemaster. But just as I jumped off, it sped up. Resulting me running into a parked car... friggin hurt like buggery.

 

[Vapin' Joe]

Many years ago I remember jumping off an routemaster. But just as I jumped off, it sped up. Resulting me running into a parked car... friggin hurt like buggery.

Helmet?

 

[ianrauk]

Helmet?

Yup, a right one...

 

[Watt-O]

Unfortunately, the guy did not recover and has passed away today...

http://www.newsshopper.co.uk/news/9...ospital_following_Beckenham_collision/?ref=mr

 

[Globalti]

Bad news.

I was once riding my Raleigh Roadster home in the rain, head down, when I found myself lying on the boot of a parked car. The owner was sitting watching TV with his back to the window and I got back on the bike and rode home.

 

[007fair]

Gee what a shame just my age too

I have cycled into a parked car - ended up splayed all over the bonnet of a red mini 30 years ago, no helmet and just got back on the bike after apologising to the owner who was in his garden. I suppose this guy was really unlucky as to how he fell

 

[yello]

I was going to post an anecdote but reading of the cyclist's death made it seem irrelevant.

I find myself having more questions having read the newspaper reports.

 

[vernon]

Helmet?

The car wasn't wearing one.

 

[vernon]

I am more than a little curious as to the circumstances that led to such serious injuries.

It's a tragic loss of life.

 

[xxmimixx]

Unfortunately, the guy did not recover and has passed away today...

http://www.newsshopper.co.uk/news/9...ospital_following_Beckenham_collision/?ref=mr

Very sad and tragic, may he RIP and his family find strength to deal with this great loss in their family