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!  J

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 time.