Cyclist hit by car
Re-uploading because I failed to censor the slur that was used against me, and I believe this is still important to share.
I see way too commonly on here and the news that cyclists are severely injured or even killed by reckless driving. I am grateful to not be one of those statistics, but today I was hit by a car and the driver’s actions were unacceptable.
I was cycling in a shared lane on Evans at the south end of UNR campus (before the bike lane begins) attempting to make a left turn into the driveway of my home. A car tried to pass me on the left by speeding into the lane of opposing traffic and hit me as I was turning.
The driver got out but refused to take accountability and escalated the matter by beginning to verbally assault and threaten me. He drove off when I said I would call the police.
I guess he realized the potential consequences because he returned 10 minutes later and began honking at me and flipping me off as I sat and waited for the police. He also repeatedly called me the f-slur, and—relevantly—I am a gay man.
I initially only expected an apology, accountability, and maybe a learning lesson, but I think his behavior was unacceptable and I now plan to follow up with the police. Cyclists—please be careful. Drivers—please help keep cyclists safe.