tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3859885887976863969.post812120903691488087..comments2023-10-19T01:02:56.186-04:00Comments on Columbus Rides Bikes!: Grand jury: traffic tickets suffice in case of dead cyclist Trish Cunningham | Washington PostColumbus Rides Bikeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11822521203429754211noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3859885887976863969.post-72168543532528940752013-11-26T15:04:54.527-05:002013-11-26T15:04:54.527-05:00I know we have our share of cyclists being run dow...I know we have our share of cyclists being run down by motorists but the above incident occurred in, I think, Maryland. The Washington Post article further noted:"Leitess’s spokeswoman, Heather Stone, also refused to answer when asked if political pressure had been exerted on Leitess from the well-connected family of the driver. Decesaris is part of a family that developed much of Prince George’s and southern Anne Arundel counties. The Geaton and JoAnn DeCesaris Cancer Institute at the Anne Arundel Medical Center is named for members of her family."<br /><br />I think political influence kept local (Columbus) news outlets from naming for over a month the 36 year old woman who killed Bob Lennon in Delaware County. And Mr. Paul, the father of the woman charged escped any charges even though he likely destroyed evidence by throwing the windshield into a dumpster at his business before contacting the police.<br /><br />It does seem if you want to kill someone and get away with murder, just run 'em down with your vehicle.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3859885887976863969.post-26229490794488596702013-11-26T13:56:50.400-05:002013-11-26T13:56:50.400-05:00Seriously not trying to be snarky, but when does t...Seriously not trying to be snarky, but when does the phenomena of Ohio drivers running down cyclists, and "stand your ground" intersect?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com