:( This is horrible
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Cyclist hit by lorry in Portobello
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Posted 6 years ago #
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Time for a die-in / protest?
Die-in timed with the PoP mini-pop-up activities?
Posted 6 years ago # -
Will there be a fatal accident enquiry?
Did the Zhi Min Soh FIA ever materialise?
Posted 6 years ago # -
@Arellcat - I was told in July that the Scottish Fatalities Investigation Unit had conducted an inquiry, which concluded that "the standard of driving did not fall below that of a careful and competent driver", and so no criminal proceedings would happen.
At the same time I was also told that "The investigation as to whether there have been any Health and Safety breaches and also whether there is a basis for the Lord Advocate to instruct a Fatal Accident Inquiry at his discretion is ongoing and may take some considerable time."
I might follow up next week.
Posted 6 years ago # -
"the standard of driving did not fall below that of a careful and competent driver"
Yes, "we knew" that was likely to be the case.
But what about the road designers & tram designers? Why aren't they being prosecuted? They were warned many times by many organisations & individuals that the road design was fatally flawed.
Posted 6 years ago # -
I am beginning to wonder what these standards are these days!
I would think the following should be some of this driving standard but am having my doubts -
stop at red lights
obey give way
be careful when overtaking
do not drive on pavements or cycle paths unless an emergency
keep a safe distance from the vehicle (includes cycles) in frontPosted 6 years ago # -
I’ve just discovered that the man who died was a former student of mine at the University, and a current PhD student being supervised by 2 colleagues. His partner is expecting a baby, I believe.
I am horrified and shocked more than I can say, and just unutterably angry at the waste. I am angry at every single individual who blocks and delays and objects to any semblance of progress in improving safety on our roads. I think I need to stay off Twitter and probably off the roads, as I don’t think I can trust my reactions at the moment.
Posted 6 years ago # -
Oh man.
Posted 6 years ago # -
So sorry to hear that, Niall. Take care.
Posted 6 years ago # -
@NiallA yes. And oh god, even more awful.
Posted 6 years ago # -
Heart breaking :'(
Posted 6 years ago # -
@NiallA I'm very sorry to hear this and utterly heartbroken for his family...
Posted 6 years ago # -
It's grievous news.
Posted 6 years ago # -
Just in case anyone here would like to donate to support Stuart's family. I didn't know him, but a friend of mine did and shared this.
Posted 6 years ago # -
Thanks, @jdanielp.
I'd been considering leaving some flowers there tomorrow morning, but have donated the money to the crowdfunder instead.
Posted 6 years ago # -
Just donated, unbelievably sad.
Posted 6 years ago # -
+1, saw the link on Twitter. Shared (also on Facebook) and donated.
EDIT: Disgustingly, I've just discovered that the Edinburgh Evening News article has a video as the header, which has quite clearly been filmed by someone with a mobile phone while driving. I've e-mailed the editor to highlight how repulsive that is, and to request that it be removed, and pointed out that I'll be contacting IPSO and Police Scotland if it's not.
Posted 6 years ago # -
Reply from the editor:
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Hi
Thanks for your email.
I’ve arranged for the video to be removed.
Regards
Euan
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I thought the EEN was pretty bottom of the barrel but this is a new low. No editorial 'filter' evidently - anything goes for clickbait.
Posted 6 years ago # -
I would report it to the Police anyway. Best they know that these things are happening
Posted 6 years ago # -
10:05am today (exactly one week on):
Posted 6 years ago # -
That'll be Euan McGrory - I guess he put it up as part of his enthusiasm for promoting 'healthy debate', which he's always keen to use as an excuse when you call them the EEN out for their pro-car/pro-parking/anti-bike/anti-20mph/anti-bus stance.
Obviously never seen the quality of any 'debate' on their FB page comments, then....
Posted 6 years ago # -
Unconfirmed, but looks like another cyclist :(
https://twitter.com/giolla_nic/status/1323296112623734788?s=20
Posted 4 years ago # -
According to local Facebook it's a cyclist and the outcome doesn't look good (hoping it's someone making incorrect assumptions though).
Very sad to hear
Posted 4 years ago # -
"Police confirm the collision in Portobello involved a lorry and a cyclist."
https://twitter.com/edinburghpaper/status/1323300535957659648
Posted 4 years ago # -
I saw flashing lights up at the roundabout when I crossed the Harry Lauder Road. Sad news.
Posted 4 years ago # -
A 36 year old woman has died.
https://twitter.com/edinburghpolice/status/1323361692521275394?s=21
APPEAL FOLLOWING FATAL CRASH ON PORTOBELLO HIGH STREET, EDINBURGH
Road Policing officers in Edinburgh can confirm that a woman has died following a crash involving a lorry and a cyclist on Portobello High Street earlier today.
Read more: ow.ly/YBx650C9zi4
Posted 4 years ago # -
Oh, awful.
Posted 4 years ago #
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