This incident was reported through work… just a reminder use your lights and bright
clothing.
P.S. I think the employee had to change his shorts! ☺
Jennifer
Date/Time Occurred:
Aug 4 2010 5:50AM
Location:
Dawn area
Description:
Incident Without Loss - On August 04, 2010, an employee was driving to work on a rural
highway in the fog, before the break of dawn, when a cyclist on the highway with no
bicycle lights, wearing dark clothing, was encountered. The employee just missed hitting
the cyclist.
Contractor Involved:
No
Immediate Response:
Lesson Learned: Defensive driving techniques save lives. Also - if you choose to cycle on
the highways or streets ALWAYS wear higher visibility clothing and have lights on your
bicycle between dusk and dawn!
Thank you for your
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