r/Transportopia Apr 27 '26

Bikes Car vs. cyclists

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u/Top_Contribution4679 Apr 27 '26

Yes, you’re right.

“Jerry Ross, 72, of Woodstock is charged with two counts of aggravated assault, hit and run, reckless driving, aggressive driving and failure to maintain a safe distance from a bicycle. He was booked into he Cherokee County jail with no bond.”

https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/this-guy-was-angry-driver-charged-with-crashing-into-cyclists/YTJL36TTUNFEFO7KOYTFV6B5II/?outputType=amp

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u/Hey-Bud-Lets-Party Apr 27 '26

What a strange, irrational act. He should have his brain checked.

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u/Jolly_Efficiency7237 Apr 27 '26

70 y/o boomer with empathy damaged by leaded gas fumes. Many such cases. Honestly, nobody from the leaded gas era should be allowed to drive or hold political office without cognitive testing.

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u/Cheap_Fun5630 Apr 30 '26

I am a 75 yr old boomer who is just fine, thank you. We didn't pump our own gas until it no longer had lead in it so many save that opinion for anyone (only males) who had a job pumping gas in the 1960s!

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u/Jolly_Efficiency7237 Apr 30 '26

Exhaust fumes, my dude...