Clint, I passed that on to the Sun. And wanted to share their updated story with interviews from a few folks. http://www.gainesville.com/news/20180510/gainesville-bicyclist-dies-after-tuesday-accidentOn Thu, May 10, 2018 at 3:59 PM, Clint Gibbs <xxxxxx@gmail.com> wrote:Shawn passed at 1:30 am on Thursday, not Thursday afternoon. Lets please at least get facts straight.On Thu, May 10, 2018 at 3:57 PM Andrew Stanfill <xxxxxx@gmail.com> wrote:The early version of the story has published.
http://www.gainesville.com/news/20180510/bicyclist-dies-after-tuesday-accident?rssfeed=true&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitterOn Thu, May 10, 2018 at 3:40 PM, Francois Modave <xxxxxx@gmail.com> wrote:A combo of being second class citizens with also the ease with which you can dehumanize someone on a bike when you're in your car. We aren't people we are objects attached to bikes and we are making people lose half a second in their commute...On Thu, May 10, 2018, 3:37 PM Perry, Ronald L <xxxxxx@law.ufl.edu> wrote:Clearly, the law and enforcement of it needs to change concerning cyclists and cars who hit/kill us.
Don’t you normally get arrested when you are directly involved in a death? Why not in this case?
I think society once again lacks the backbone to do what is morally right, just like in the civil rights
Struggles. Apparently cyclists are second class citizens under the law.
Ron Perry
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Totally hit the nail on the head, Francois. The Alligator also wrote a couple of pieces last summer about cyclist fatalities/injuries while riding on NW 13th Street. One article concluded with something like "cyclists should be aware and consider other routes besides NW 13th street." This is unacceptable and insane. We need to communicate with reporters in a way that makes them stop writing pieces as if it's the cyclists' responsibility to not get hit. It's so important, obviously. We need to rise up as a community and demand that people pay attention while driving instead of considering this type of murder as an acceptable risk.
I offer my deepest, most sincere condolences to everyone who knew Shawn.
On Thu, May 10, 2018 at 2:05 PM, Francois Modave <xxxxxx@gmail.com> wrote:
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
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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.
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