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Police suspect structural weakness caused bicyclist’s fatal crash while training for charity ride

chinookcycling — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 04:50:56 +0000

Good to be back from San Jose…In auto and bicycle accident related news, Police suspect structural weakness caused bicyclist’s fatal crash while training for charity ride
On April 9, 2012, Gary Lanoue of Rehoboth, Massachusetts was riding his Cervelo Soloist bicycle preparing for a 150-mile charity bike ride organized by for the Rhode Island chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. Rehoboth Police Sgt. Norman Todd was quoted in the media as saying that it appears that a “mechanical failure” involving the bike’s fork led to the crash, but an investigation will be conducted to determine the cause. An initial investigation indicated that the fork became detached from the bicycle, Todd informed the family and media. As an aside, if you are in San Jose and nearby localities then this san jose auto repair may be a good fit for you:
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The 58-year-old cyclist from Attleboro was found dead on Monday by an officer who was off-duty and happened upon the scene on Homestead Avenue near Allens Lane. This reminds me of a recent auto accident case in San Jose.
The police deduce that the bicycle may have had a structural weakness in the part of the frame where the forks the front wheel. Should have had it repair ahead of time.
Lanoue’s wife has been quoted as saying her husband was an enthusiastic cyclist who was training for the charity bike ride that he had participated in for the previous fourteen years. She was quoted as saying, “He is actually one of the founding members of his team. He had a very full life. We’re going to miss him terribly. There is a big hole in the universe.”
If the police investigation confirms the theory that the Cervelo Soloist bicycle had a structural weakness, Mrs. Lanoue may have a case against the manufacturer, much like recent auto repair cases.

Bicyclist Struck Suffers Serious Injuries

chinookcycling — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 21:48:51 +0000

February 14, 2012-According to reports a bicyclist that was struck suffered serious injuries in Irvine.

According to Irvine Police Department Lt. Julia Engen the accident occurred at approximately 8:00 a.m. at Von Karman Avenue and Michelson Drive.

Lt. Engen said that a 28 year old bicyclist suffered serious injuries when struck Tuesday morning and was transported to an area hospital. The injuries the bicyclist suffered have not been released.

There was a SigAlert issued at the intersection where the bicycle accident occurred and the lanes were reopened at approximately 12:30 p.m.

Bicyclists Lance Armstrong Criminal Investigation Comes to Close Without Charges

chinookcycling — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 16:30:12 +0000

According to reports bicyclist Lance Armstrong, who was under criminal investigation will not be charged. Los Angeles U.S. Attorney Andre Birotte, Jr. said in an emailed statement that the seven time Tour de France champion and his racing team are no longer under criminal investigation by the Los Angeles U.S. Attorney’s Office or by the special agents of the U.S. Food, Drug Administration and the U.S. Postal Service.

The statement said that federal prosecutors in Los Angeles had been investigating possible performance enhancement drugs involving Armstrong. They stated they were making the announcement public after earlier matters in this investigation had leaked out to the media.

The investigation was led by FDA criminal investigator Jeff Novitzky, who had investigated steroid use by professional athletes San Francisco Giants baseball player Barry Bonds and Olympic sprinter Marion Jones. Both were convicted, Jones was convicted of lying to the Grand Jury about steroid use and Bonds was convicted of obstructing the investigation. Bonds is appealing the conviction.

Lance Armstrong, American ICON

Armstrong a testicular cancer survivor made a statement through his attorney Mark Fabiani, that the right decision has been made and he commends them for reaching the decision. Armstrong went on to say that he is looking forward to life as a father, competitor and advocated in the fight for cancer, without having the overshadowing investigation.
Armstrong age 40 retired from professional racing in February of 2011 to focus on Livestrong, a cancer charity he started and has denied the use of illegal performance enhancing drugs.

During his career of competitive cycling Armstrong passed nearly 500 drug tests over a span of 20 years. He was the Tour de France winner each year, which is the bicycling sport celebrated event, between 1995 and 2005 and road for the U.S. Postal Service team in his last Tour de France win.

Bicyclist Injured By Shuttle Bus Settles for $6 Million

chinookcycling — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 18:08:18 +0000

February 10, 2012 – According to reports a bicyclist that was injured by a shuttle bus reached a settlement for $6 million.

According to the law firm of Callahan & Blaine in Santa Ana the names of everyone involved in the lawsuit are confidential and this bicycle accident settlement is the largest in Orange County history.
According to information that was released the bicyclist was injured on November 12, 2009 by a shuttle bus in the vicinity near John Wayne Airport.

The bicyclist identified as a man was injured when a shuttle bus pulled out in front of him and then rolled over him. The shuttle bus driver admitted that he did not see the bicyclist and failed to yield.

The man riding the bicycle suffered a fractured pelvis in several places and internal injuries. He has been left with chronic pain in his neck, back, pelvis and other areas.
The defense said that the bicyclist was impaired by marijuana and Xanax. They also said, that the cyclist was wearing dark clothing at night, with no reflective clothing or features on the bike at the time he was struck.