I posted a picture of the road on my Facebook. It was a very clear day etc. There is perfect visibility. Also, 400ft would still give you ample time to brake even at 100mph ... So either way it's a total BS argument. 

On Thu, May 10, 2018, 2:02 PM Albert Reed <xxxxxx@me.com> wrote:
I can not agree with you more Huan. It was bright and sunny on that day. 

And I'm very assuming to believe this was no accident! This was absolutely avoidable. 

The visibility on that road is far greater than 400 feet. Ridiculous, at best!!!

I went to school with Shawn’s wife and only met him twice. 

My impression of Shawn was he  is extremely responsible and I understood him to be a skilled cyclist. 

I’m stating the obvious when I say, Kevin Kirby was a very negligent driver and I’m beyond angry, 

I'm embroiled. This was COMPLETELY AVOIDABLE!!!

Albert O. Reed 
 
On May 10, 2018, at 1:31 PM, Francois Modave <xxxxxx@gmail.com> wrote:

Whoever reaches out needs to make it clear that this is not an accident. Accidents are inherently unavailable. These things aren't accidents. Not paying attention when you're driving and killing someone is as much an accident as shooting a gun with closed eyes and killing someone. 

Law enforcement, justice, and the press need to understand that these things just aren't accidents. 

Off my soap box now. 

On Thu, May 10, 2018, 1:22 PM Huan Dinh <xxxxxx@hotmail.com> wrote:
Though I have ridden with Shawn many times over the years.  I think someone else would be more appropriate to speak with the Gainesville Sun on his behalf.  If someone knows his wife and family, maybe you can talk to them first before speaking with a reporter.  I wanted to be more respectful of his privacy and considered to his wife, son, and family.

Thanks,
Huan

From: Faiello,Marianna A <xxxxxx@ufl.edu>
Sent: Thursday, May 10, 2018 4:39 PM
To: xxxxxx@hotmail.com
Subject: Shawn Smith
 
Hi Huan,

My name is Mari Faiello and I am a news reporter for the Gainesville Sun.

I wanted to reach out to you this afternoon about Shawn Smith. I spoke with Roger Pierce this afternoon and he said you two were friends. I know this is probably a tough time for you with his loss being so recent, but I was hoping that we could talk about your relationship with him and what he was like as a person and his impact on the cycling community here in Gainesville.

Again, I’m very sorry for your loss, but I hope we can talk soon. Thank you for your time and feel free to reach me by my cell number listed below. 

Respectfully, 
Mari Faiello
Gainesville Sun News Intern/Reporter
813.763.7654 (cell)



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