Bicyclist Awaiting Ambulence Hit Again

[dogday]

GREENVILLE, S.C. -- A driver has been charged with leaving the scene of an accident with injuries after her car hit a bicyclist who was in the road waiting on an ambulance to treat him for injuries after being hit by another car.

Shannon Harris of Anderson turned herself in to investigators Sunday night after initially leaving the scene of the accident, said Lance Cpl. Kathy Hiles, a spokeswoman for the Highway Patrol.

The bike rider, whose name has not been released, was in serious condition at Anderson Area Medical Center, Hiles said. He was not wearing a helmet and his bike lacked proper lighting, Hiles said.

The bicyclist was hit first by a Nissan driven by Erin Hartness of Anderson, Hiles said. No charges were filed in that case.

http://www.newsday.com/news/nationworld/wire/sns-ap-double-hit,0,2954159.story?coll=sns-ap-nationworld-headlines


What are the chances of this I asked you, it is a wonder this guy lived...

[acmejack]

1. That's terrible.

I wonder if she turned herself in because of guilt or the certainty she had been identified & would be tracked down by the authorities?

[Caoimhe]

2. Wow, how many lives does he have?

I hope he seriously considers another mode of transportation from now on. And anyone who would hit anyone with their car and not stop is seriously heartless.

[dogday]

4. Most people don't survive one hit

more or less two in one night....

[Swamp Rat]

3. Damn!

:mad:

It is VERY dangerous to ride a bicycle here in New Orleans now. I almost get hit at least 5 times per mile on any given day... and I have lights, etc.

Hell, I only ride during the day and it's that bad in broad daylight!

[wtmusic]

5. "...He was not wearing a helmet..."

and is in strong contention for a Darwin Award

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