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The Only Good Cyclist... NYC Bicycle Fatalities--Who's Responsible? (1471 words) |
 | Thus, although police blame cyclist error for three-fourths (75%) of cyclist fatalities, in fact, driver error was the principal cause in 57% of recent fatal bicycle crashes and at least a contributing cause in 78%. |
| The NYPD failed to inform cycling representatives and the public that the rate of cyclists killed in traffic was accelerating during 1999. |
| After the record rise in cyclist fatalities was uncovered by Right Of Way and T.A., the NYPD blamed the deaths on the cyclists while ignoring driver misconduct and police indifference. |
| Cyclist dies in race at PIR - July 13, 2005 (283 words) |
| The 29-year-old cyclist from Milwaukie, whose name was withheld pending family notification, was 300 yards from finishing the 40-mile race when he lost control of his bike, said Lt. Allen Oswalt, spokesman for Portland Fire and Rescue. |
| Oswalt said the cyclist suffered "huge head trauma" and died at the scene. |
| Race organizer Jeff Mitchem said the cyclist, who had several years of racing experience, was in a pack sprinting toward the finish line when he tried to pass on a straightaway and veered off course. |
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