Or maybe I should call this; “Only in Spartanburg.” According to this story in Spartanburg, SC:
Chase Ends in Overturned Car and Two Sent to Hospital
Chase began after car almost hit cyclists involved in the Ride of Silence
Cyclists taking part in the Ride of Silence were almost hit by a speeding car on Highway 101 Wednesday evening.
The incident happened after 7:00pm. A Spartanburg County deputy on escort duty for the Ride of Silence took off after the car after it came close to some of the cyclist taking part in the ride.
According to the Spartanburg County Sheriff’s Office, the short chase reached a high rate of speed, but the deputy broke off the chase.
Soon afterwards, the car involved flipped near I-85 and Highway 101, trapping one of the suspects and ejecting another. Both were transported to Spartanburg Regional, their conditions are unknown at this time.
None of the cyclists were injured. The ride is meant to bring awareness to cyclist safety.
The investigation continues.
It appears that even when trying to raise awareness for cycling safety cyclists are still vulnerable to the whims of a few irresponsible drivers. While I do not wish harm on anyone, and I am reluctant to say that these drivers got what was coming to them, I can’t help but wonder if that adage about reaping what you sow may have come into play here.
There is a video at the Channel 7 news site here.
Tags: accident, Spartanburg
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If your second choice of a title was to imply that this sort of behavior is common in Spartanburg, can you provide some facts. To me what was positive about the article was the involvement of local law enforcement in support of the ride. Spartanburg actually has a reputation of being a bicycle friendly city, a designation not enjoyed by many of the communities in this area.
I do agree though that the perps are now enjoying their personal karma. After they are reasonably healed they’ll probably face charges. A perfect end to a perfect day.
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Not really trying to imply anything. I also understand that Spartanburg has done much promote cycling. Just trying to inject some humor.
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Bud,
Please pardon the shortness of my response. As a native South Carolinian I have grown increasingly tired of what I percieve to be unwarranted attacks and aspersions upon my state, so I tend to strike back. It does seem the internet does not afford us the ability to properly assess tone and nuance when communicating. Thanks,
lonecyclist
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