Una mujer atropelló a un ciclista e intentó huir frente a las cámaras de Síntesis TV.
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Muere uno de los dos ciclistas atropellados en Mont-roig por un conductor drogado
La víctima estaba en estado crítico tras ser arrollado en la N-340 a la altura de Mot-roig junto a un compañero que permanece en estado grave
Sucesos | 21/04/2013 - 17:09h | Actualizada a las 17:14h
Los servicios de emergencias atienden a los heridos graves del accidente entre dos bicicletas y un vehículo en la N-340 a la altura de Mont-roig del Camp Acn / Anna Ferràs
Dos ciclistas heridos graves atropellados por un conductor drogado
Barcelona. .- Uno de los dos ciclistas heridos graves al ser atropellados por un conductor drogado en Mont-roig del Camp ha muerto esta tarde en el hospital de Bellvitge (Barcelona), donde había ingresado en estado crítico, según ha informado el Servei Català de Trànsit.
La víctima ha quedado en estado crítico al ser arrollado a las 11.30 horas de esta mañana cuando circulaba por la carretera N-340, junto a otro ciclista, que permanece ingresado en estado grave en el Hospital Joan XXIII de Tarragona.
Los Mossos d'Esquadra han sometido al drogotest al conductor del turismo, un modelo Porsche con matrícula andorrana, y lo han detenido por un delito contra la seguridad viaria, al comprobar que daba un resultado positivo por consumo de cocaína, según han informado fuente próximas al caso.
El atropello ha obligado a cerrar al tráfico uno de los carriles de la N-340 mientras se retiraban los vehículos accidentados, por lo que se ha dado paso alternativo por el otro
http://www.lavanguardia.com/sucesos/20130421/54372670703/muere-uno-de-los-dos-ciclistas-atropellados-en-mont-roig-por-un-conductor-drogado.html#ixzz2R7I0sdCC
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LA MAGISTRADA LE IMPUTA EL DELITO DE HOMICIDIO IMPRUDENTE
El conductor drogado que mató a un ciclista en Tarragona eludirá ir a la cárcel si abona una fianza de 15.000 euros
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El Juzgado de Instrucción 1 de Reus (Tarragona) en funciones de guardia ha decretado este lunes prisión provisional eludible bajo fianza de 15.000 euros para el conductor detenido este domingo tras el atropello mortal de un ciclista en Mont-roig del Camp, ha informado el Tribunal Superior de Justicia de Catalunya (TSJC).
La magistrada le imputa el delito de homicidio imprudente, le obliga a comparecer todos los lunes al juzgado y también ha acordado la prohibición de salida del territorio nacional, intervención del vehículo y retirada del permiso de circulación.
El siniestro ocurrió por la mañana en la carretera N-340 a la altura de Mont-roig del Camp cuando un vehículo deportivo con matrícula de Andorra y cuyo conductor dio positivo por droga atropelló a dos ciclistas, lo que dejó a uno herido grave y causó la muerte del otro
http://diariodeltriatlon.es/not/4603/_el_conductor_drogado_que_mato_a_un_ciclista_en_tarragona_eludira_ir_a_la_carcel_si_abona_una_fianza_de_15_000_euros/
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Un ciclista muere atropellado por un tren en Ripoll
La víctima decidió cruzar las vías cuando la barrera permanecía bajada por la llegada inminente del ferrocarril
AGENCIAS Barcelona 18 ABR 2013 - 20:41 CET2
Un ciclista, cuya identidad todavía no ha sido facilitada, ha fallecido atropellado por el tren cuando cruzaba el paso con barreras que atraviesa la vía en el municipio gerundense de Ripoll, según informan los Mossos d'Esquadra.
La víctima iba acompañada por otro ciclista y, según testigos consultados por la Policía Autonómica, ambos han decidido cruzar cuando la barrera permanecía bajada por la llegada inminente del ferrocarril. Según las mismas fuentes, los dos han pasado junto a sus bicicletas bajo la barrera y el tren ha atropellado al fallecido, mientras que el otro ha resultado ileso.
El accidente ha tenido lugar sobre las 11.30 horas y, desde entonces, la circulación del ferrocarril en esta línea permanece cortada.
http://ccaa.elpais.com/ccaa/2013/04/18/catalunya/1366310498_723633.html?rel=rosEP
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El Ciclismo està de luto Loïc Etienne murió
Lunes, 22 de abril 2013
La información se extendió como un reguero de pólvora, el corredor Veloce Club de Spinalien Loïc Stephen murió, víctima al parecer de un conductor.Fue atropellado por un conductor ebrio durante el viaje, en bicicleta,para animar a sus amigos participan en una carrera de bicicletas .Eran las 14 h 30 Domingo, cuando un ciclista fue atropellado por un vehículo en la D28, la salida de Montrevel-en-Bresse, en el sentido de Macon. El accidente ocurrió cerca de las discotecas .
http://epinalinfos.fr/?p=23669
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Navevo GPS warns lorry drivers of cyclists
With government encouragement, London is seeing more cyclists taking to the road, which is great for the environment and public health. Unfortunately, London’s roads were built for oxcarts, not bicycles, and certainly not cyclists and lorries at the same time. Sat nav company Navevo, in association with Transport for London (TLC), is trying to make this combination a bit safer with Navevo’s ProNav HGV Cyclist Alert software, which provides visual and audible warnings of junctions and stretches of road with heavy cycle traffic.
Cyclists are small, move relatively quickly and are hard to see. Meanwhile, lorry drivers are set high up and are often in cabs with limited visibility. Worse, the way in which cyclists ride can see them end up with them in blind spots at unpredictable times. Claimed by Navevo as a “world first,” the ProNav HGV Cyclist Alert software uses traffic flow data for the London road network from TLC and the Department of Transport to map out areas where cyclists and lorries are most likely to encounter one another in the London area.
When a HGV driver approaches one of these high-cyclist traffic areas, an audible and visual alert appears in the form of a warning symbol as well as a 50-meter (164-ft) “warning zone” circle around the area on the map. According to Navevo, 100 high convergence areas are displayed at present. This coverage intentionally includes only the busiest junctions because a constant string of alerts for every cycle lane would be counterproductive.
“A navigation system is something a driver is likely to be listening to as they approach a junction and so it makes perfect sense to also alert the driver of the risk of cyclists, reminding them to be observant and drive safely,” said Navevo CEO, Nick Caesari. “The safety of drivers, cyclists and other users of the road is a concern for everybody and we are proud to lead the navigation industry by launching this “world first” safety feature, which we believe could significantly contribute in improving road safety and reducing the number of incidents involving HGVs and cyclists.”
The software is standard on new ProNav PNN420 sat nav devices and will soon be provided on all ProNav systems. Navevo says that it plans to increase coverage and provide free updates.
Source: Navevo via GPS Daily
http://www.gizmag.com/pronav-cyclists/27179/?utm_source=Gizmag+Subscribers&utm_campaign=ad1d2bc4d4-UA-2235360-4&utm_medium=email
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Sharing The Road
It is very easy for us to point a finger at others, but in most cases at least three of the other fingers point back to us. Yes, many car drivers are honking and yelling at cyclists and runners, driving rather close and in some instances even throwing objects at them. Plus many cyclists and runners have been killed or injured in traffic incidents. But when we are out cycling or running many of us are very oblivious to other traffic participants and we sometimes act as if we were in a race on a closed course.
When driving a car I often notice cyclists acting stupid and selfish and if these encounters annoy me as a person who also rides, it is not surprising that folks who have never swung their leg over a bike in recent years have little sympathy and patience for us. When the roads are very narrow we should ride single file and we should obey street signs and traffic lights.
Some of us are also not much more considerate as runners. I live on a steep hill that is very popular for local runners who want to do hill repeats, and often when I come back from an errand I see folks doing their workouts in the middle of the street and in many cases they will not move an inch. They may even give me and other drivers a dirty look for daring to interrupt their training effort and encroaching on their training route. And that is not just true at the hill in front of my house.
It is indeed important to educate drivers about safe distances and respecting cyclists in traffic and their are way too many cyclists who have died in traffic accidents, but we need to do our part to not become one of those numbers and we need to earn the respect from the motorists by acting responsible.
Rolla, Missouri police chief Mark Kearse hit it on the button with his recent chief chat that was posted in the Rolla Daily News. Below is the section of his chat that relates to the topic at hand:
“In the event that warmer weather ever arrives, we will anticipate local cyclists hitting the streets and bike trails in an effort to shed winter baggage and blues. We encourage motorists to use caution and share the road with cyclists as they travel around the community.
Please remember by Missouri law, bicyclists are allowed to use the road. By law, bicyclists have the same rights and duties as other vehicle drivers. When passing cyclists, common sense and standard traffic law says that ‘drivers shall pass at a safe distance.’ Squeezing past is simply unsafe and illegal!
Be sure to use special care around young cyclists and pedestrians. Young bicyclists are frequently unpredictable and present a special challenge for drivers. Approach such cyclists at a safe speed and leave extra distance between your vehicle and the cyclist for safety.
Young cyclists and pedestrians often emerge unexpectedly from behind parked cars or from driveways and side streets. They may be around a curve or over a hill, so please slow down and expect to see people cycling and walking.
On the other side of the coin, cyclists, remember safety depends on how you ride, not where. Be sure to cooperate with other drivers by following all the rules of the road. Stop and yield to cross traffic before entering a road from a driveway or sidewalk.
Be sure to stop for stop signs and red lights at intersections. Be predictable and visible! Ride with traffic and never against it. Use hand signals and communicate with other drivers. Check traffic before merging and wear a helmet!”
It would be great if more police chiefs were thinking along those lines, and we cyclists and runners need to be doing our part to be considerate and respectful traffic participants. We can’t just demand that cars share the roads with cyclists - we as cyclists also need to share the space with other traffic participants. The world does not evolve around us.
http://www.slowtwitch.com/Opinion/Sharing_The_Road_3555.html
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