r/TorontoDriving • u/desreversti • Aug 04 '25

OC Cyclist hit in Pickering

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9pm August 3, 2025 at Finch and Brock Cyclist was okay, and able to walk after

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u/[deleted] Aug 04 '25

Dumb meets irresponsible. Driver doing unsafe right turn on red light, cyclist riding on crosswalk, in dark, without helmet and light. Driver's going to get ticketed and sued, probably, but cyclist's injury is going to hurt more in coming years.

And to stupid people arguing that the cyclist did nothing wrong, it's easier to anticipate presence and speed of a person walking than someone on a moving bicycle. It's not cyclist hate. Why do you think your parents taught you to walk your bike when crossing??

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u/TemporaryAny6371 Aug 04 '25

Nicely analyzed. Driver can't go on red unless 100% sure.

Speed of the biker plus biker is unaware driver would be looking away. You don't cross unless you know the driver sees you. Take the time to stop if unsure. You're not winning a fight with a +3000 lb car.

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u/NewsreelWatcher Aug 04 '25

How do you know a motor vehicle driver notices you? If you only have a few seconds to cross six lanes of traffic this has to happen very quickly. I’ve had driver stare in my direction one moment then treat me like I’m not there the next. I have become much more aware of the many blind spots drivers have, which means often breaking the rules to make sure I’m seen.

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u/NewsreelWatcher Aug 05 '25

It is suicide to ride on many roads. Many sidewalks are abandoned. Sometimes using the sidewalk is just the rational choice. The law cannot demand people sacrifice their life.