[NMCycling] Cyclist hit-and-run by truck in Tiejeras Canyon

[Barbara Rivers via Bike-racers]

FYI Barbara Rivers was riding on Saturday June 7 at about 10 am and was involved in a hit and run at the round a bout at the bottom of Tramway. She sustained major injuries including brain trauma. 2 nights in UNM ICU still in hospital and heading to in patient rehab. Vehicle described as Izuzu Rodeo blue or green no lic number.  Deputies say little hope for prosecution w/o eye witness.

Thom Stein

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> On Jun 11, 2014, at 10:34 AM, Craig Denman via Bike-racers <bike-racers at mailman.swcp.com> wrote:
> 
> I just saw an article in the Albuq. Journal that says that a cyclist was hit about 7pm (yesterday).
> 
> If anyone knows who it was (or other details) could they post here?
> 
> Can we start a list of "close call offenders" with the auto description and license when possible?  Would that help?  Or a series of web cams along the road through the canyon?  Signs (more of them) along road to remind drivers to watch for cyclists?
> 
> This might be a topic that could have some constructive discussion.
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> My calls to get the road swept after the winter has mostly gone by without action -- they return my call (or email), but tell me that they only sweep once or so a year.  I have stopped in the canyon to speak with the highway patrol -- they usually have a presence in the canyon -- they have indicated that if I had a license they would look up the vehicle and visit the owner (assuming they live in east mountains) to discuss any accusations with them personally.
> 
> Craig Denman
> 
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