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Old 02-05-2014, 07:58 AM
 
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They got her.

Hit-and-run charge filed two months after cyclist's death - Houston Chronicle
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Old 02-05-2014, 08:01 AM
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Thank goodness.
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Old 02-05-2014, 08:09 AM
 
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So many people get themselves in trouble by fleeing, they forget failure to render aid is also a crime
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Old 02-05-2014, 08:18 AM
 
Location: Tejas
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Glad they found em. I hate people that flee. I had a guy hit my car on Sunday and he just sped off.
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Old 02-05-2014, 08:18 AM
 
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So many people get themselves in trouble by fleeing, they forget failure to render aid is also a crime
Not just a crime. It's an incredibly selfish and cold act. You don't leave someone dying in the middle of the street.
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Old 02-05-2014, 08:50 AM
 
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Hopefully some justice will be served.
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Old 02-05-2014, 09:23 AM
 
Location: Non Extradition Country
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It is rare in Houston for motorists to be charged with crimes in connection with deaths of cyclists.

A Houston Chronicle review going back to 2009 showed that prior to Mayer, just four motorists were charged out of 23 car crashes in which cyclists were killed.

In three of those cases the defendants were not sent to prison.
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It is unclear whether Norman was riding in the middle of Waugh or in the bike lane, as well as how well her bike may have been lighted.
Those two factors could play a key role.
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Old 02-05-2014, 09:47 AM
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Those two factors could play a key role.
Ugh, I hope not. I mean, any 'mitigating' factors became completely irrelevant when she drove away and never returned or even contacted authorities.
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Old 02-05-2014, 10:16 AM
 
Location: Houston, Texas
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Sadly, this woman is dead because she put her life in unnecessary danger.

She made the decision to ride her bike late at night on a busy street where drunks drive to/from bars.

Putting herself at further risk, reports say she may have been riding in the middle of Waugh and her bike may not have had proper lighting.

She lived 5 minutes away from her job, why not choose the safer option and walk? Her boyfriend was always home waiting for her after work, why didn't he walk over to her job (5 mins away) and walk her home?

She didn't have to ride her bike next to drunks. There were much safer options.

Just because bikers have the legal right to be on our streets doesn't mean they should.

BTW - Yes, I feel bad about her death and am sorry for her family. RIP Ms. Norman.
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Old 02-05-2014, 10:27 AM
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Sadly, this woman is dead because she put her life in unnecessary danger.

She made the decision to ride her bike late at night on a busy street where drunks drive to/from bars.

Putting herself at further risk, reports say she may have been riding in the middle of Waugh and her bike may not have had proper lighting.

She lived 5 minutes away from her job, why not choose the safer option and walk? Her boyfriend was always home waiting for her after work, why didn't he walk over to her job (5 mins away) and walk her home?

She didn't have to ride her bike next to drunks. There were much safer options.

Just because bikers have the legal right to be on our streets doesn't mean they should.

BTW - Yes, I feel bad about her death and am sorry for her family. RIP Ms. Norman.


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