My big fear as a cyclist has always been that I’d pull out in front of a driver at an intersection who had the right of way. I’ve become very …
My big fear as a cyclist has always been that I’d pull out in front of a driver at an intersection who had the right of way. I’ve become very …
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Wow, he was lucky to have made it thru that awful accident!!
No kidding. Saw him yesterday all dressed up in a suit. Looks pretty good.
I am truly thankful that we didn’t lose Ed, and to read his thoughtful and insightful comments on his vehicular assault and recovery is both sobering and invokes reflection. Ed and Mary are such an important part of the DC cycling community, and for all of us, having lost Dave and Pete in the last few years, it is so good that he is alive, and will heal, and be with us. Thanks John, for reposting this – glad we didn’t lose you, either.
Sadly, Mary and I are birds of a feather. In 2011, a month after I started this blog, my wife was run over by the driver of an SUV. Ed’s account is eerily similar to her experience. And Mary’s to mine. Thankfully, I had two kids to help with the recovery which took six months.
The crash delayed the discovery of my wife’s cancer. The oncologist tried to get in touch with us and he, a very, buttoned-down man, asked my wife “Where have you been? Did you get hit by a truck?” and she responded deadpan, “Actually it was an SUV.” He then said, completely out of character, “You’re shitting me?” True story.
when I first looked at this, I thought it was you, John. I’m sitting outside and the glare from the sun made the photos a bit blurry. Easily mistaking Ed for John. When I started reading this, I thought John didn’t tell us he got hit. And I said to myself “Wait a second, I’ve been reading his blog and he wrote all about his riding experiences all winter and early spring. Was he making that stuff up?” . Then , on closer examination, I realized it was a fellow bike rider this was about. Scary stuff. Glad he is ok and glad it wasn’t you.
I thought this was you too! 🙈
Yes please add a disclaimer! Relieved but sorry for this guy. Hit and run drivers are the worst!