Good Samaritan chases down drunk driver and snatches her keys after she nearly kills cyclist

hit and run February 7th, 2010

What interests me most about this story is the total lack of hostility directed toward the cyclist. Not even a hint. Maybe it’s the good samaritan angle that accomplishes that. But nobody is asking whether he was wearing a helmet, whether he “swerved into traffic,” or was wearing reflective clothing. I guess that will come later.

I hope the cyclist has a swift recovery. He sounds to be very badly hurt.

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And the good Samaritans speak:

–Erik Ryberg

3 Responses to “Good Samaritan chases down drunk driver and snatches her keys after she nearly kills cyclist”

  1. I couldn’t have said it better myself « BikingInLA Says:
    February 8th, 2010 at 11:25 am

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    February 12th, 2010 at 10:38 am

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  3. danceralamode Says:
    February 13th, 2010 at 4:03 am

    I think Hobson should apply for CHP; we need more people like him, who recognize that hit & runs are serious, out there serving on the police force. And he obviously has sympathy for cyclists.

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