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23. Helmet and fluorescent orange vest every time I get on my bike. Didn't help.

Reply to ProfessorGAC (Reply #22)

Sun Feb 22, 2026, 10:09 PM

Feb 2026

FYI, I looked up state law in NC and failure to render aid if you even suspect that the person you hit is injured is in itself an offense. He never called 911 even after I twice told him I was hurt and needed an ambulance. Law requires him to see if he can help me and he never did.

Medical sites in most states say that one can be charged with reckless driving if one has eyes dilated and causes an accident with injuries.

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They say that riding a bicycle is good for your health. LIARS! [View all] Wonder Why Feb 2026 OP

Healing vibes on the way to you! SheltieLover Feb 2026 #1

I Admire Your Composure! And Maybe Even a Wee Bit of Sense of Humor in There, Too. The Roux Comes First Feb 2026 #2

Wishing a speedy recovery and a good law suit for you. sinkingfeeling Feb 2026 #3

Get well soon malaise Feb 2026 #4

Don't give up biking, it is good for you. I stay on sidewalks and the beach as much as possible. surfered Feb 2026 #5

I used to run but now walk malaise Feb 2026 #6

At my age, if you see me running, please kill whatever is chasing me. surfered Feb 2026 #7

Bwaaaaah malaise Feb 2026 #8

🙏 surfered Feb 2026 #9

I call it slogging. Slow jogging. I do see others pass me while they are "walking". multigraincracker Feb 2026 #10

Gotta keep moving. surfered Feb 2026 #19

Don't run, they think runners make good food. Chemical Bill Feb 2026 #17

Please pay attention to the pedestrians on the sidewalks dflprincess Feb 2026 #14

Most sidewalks around this town don't have pedestrians. Golf carts are the rage. surfered Feb 2026 #20

Even the license plate? Figarosmom Feb 2026 #11

My dashboard camera also has a rear camera under the basket on the back so it records both simultaneously. Wonder Why Feb 2026 #15

I bought my daughter one for xmas last year. Nt Figarosmom Feb 2026 #16

Ouch!! Hope you mend quickly!! FemDemERA Feb 2026 #12

People with dilated eyes shouldn't be driving swong19104 Feb 2026 #13

I am glad nothing was broken and hope you heal soon. LoisB Feb 2026 #18

Hope you are back in the saddle soon! MLAA Feb 2026 #21

Bummer ProfessorGAC Feb 2026 #22

Helmet and fluorescent orange vest every time I get on my bike. Didn't help. Wonder Why Feb 2026 #23

I Actually Like That Law ProfessorGAC Feb 2026 #24

Yes. Have to be vigilant passing parked cars. I ALWAYS pass a parked car or truck with enough room that Liberal In Texas Feb 2026 #29

A Wise Plan ProfessorGAC Feb 2026 #31

When I was 22, I spent three days in a coma, got checked for brain activity, five days in ICU, three weeks... NNadir Feb 2026 #25

But I'm 79. Wonder Why Feb 2026 #32

If I'd been 79 when that happened, we wouldn't be discussing it. I hope you recover well. NNadir Feb 2026 #34

Crashing is the part that isn't good for you WestMichRad Feb 2026 #26

I hope you got the driver information and insurance carrier. Hope22 Feb 2026 #27

Wow. Very sorry to hear that. Liberal In Texas Feb 2026 #28

Healing hug 🫂 to you. mwmisses4289 Feb 2026 #30

Interesting updates Wonder Why Feb 2026 #33