[philovan]

Originally Posted by Suicide_Note ↗

Leaving the scene of an accident is a criminal offense here in the US. I'd guess they couldn't care less about such things in Ecuador where this happened.

"Accident? What accident, officer? I figured I just hit another pot hole. You know how shitty the roads are around here!"
Case dismissed.

[Yoloman]

Originally Posted by philovan ↗

"Accident? What accident, officer? I figured I just hit another pot hole. You know how shitty the roads are around here!"
Case dismissed.

Driver maybe did not know he hit her

[ChristySD]

Motherfucker kept on "truckin'".........okay, I'm punned out for the week. And, oh, how's about the guy in the grey T-shirt w/ the red & black backpack. He was like, hey, you good? Just walk it off.......was I the only one who noticed that?!?!

[Dr_Jackal]

[minka1]

She was at fault.

[truedeath]

It's obvious that it was an accident, no blame on truck driver, but to not stop and see if he could render help or call for help. That's cold. That right there would push me to track, find, and punish the driver myself if say...she were my daughter, wife, sister, or mom.

[realsalvador]

Originally Posted by Yoloman ↗

Seemed truck had right of way; traffic was moving ahead in his lanes, and the bike just wandered straight in front of the truck. She did not look, did not see, did not slow, did not dodge, nothing.

Break out another cold one: "It's Darwin Time ...."

I would not charge the driver.

I would defense that traffic case if I represented the driver against her family.

Maybe you're the Asshole driver Idiot!!!

[Susan]

Seeing as road traffic accidents are the leading cause of death in Ecuador, I would say the blame lies squarely with the Government, in my opinion.

Cyclists should not use a pedestrian crossing at all. But seeing as many pedestriants have been killed, and general rules ignored by pedestrians and vehicle drivers, I think it's high time that there should be a change in the rules.

We have pedestrian crossings in England at intersections, but only with traffic lights that tell you when it is safe to cross and keep the cars back. Cyclists have to dismount before crossing and push the bike. (Not that every cyclist complies with that.)

I have to say, seeing a loved one killed so traumatically will stay with the mother forever. When my dad, died I could not even stand and had to be held up. It's something you never forget. Those emotions flood back even with the mental thought.

[Spiffyfable]

I'm siding with the truck on this one...

She didn't even attempt to slow down at the intersection.