More on Jerome Featherman
fatality September 3rd, 2009
Several people have written me to say that the reporting on this story seems considerably better than the kinds of reporting we often get with cyclist fatalities. The reporter here makes a point of saying the motorist was driving in the bike lane and that Mr. Featherman was wearing safety equipment. Also, the reporter here and in the AZ Star article mention the three-foot rule.
I think that wherever he is now, Jerome is still riding. A relative of his tells me he was a very avid cyclist.
Erik Ryberg
September 3rd, 2009 at 9:51 pm
Unfortunately, I think reporting is getting better because they have had many opportunities to perfect it this year.
My condolences to his family.
September 3rd, 2009 at 10:42 pm
I’m pleased that at least there was an immediate arrest. It took months to charge the woman who hit and killed Officer Allen Johnson. The more the 3-foot-rule is enforced by law and mentioned in the media, the better for all Tucson cyclists.
September 4th, 2009 at 8:39 am
Ms. Mindy,
Could you pass on the information about Officer Johnson? I did not seem to catch the news about the driver getting charged. I think last thing I read, from Eric’s blog, is that she had moved out of state.
Thank you, Bruce
September 4th, 2009 at 9:49 am
Hi Bruce,
All I know is what was posted here by Erik, which was very little. I wish the Johnson citation had been in the newspaper and on TV news, but it wasn’t that I know of.
http://www.tucsonbikelawyer.com/driver-who-killed-allen-johnson-finally-cited/
September 4th, 2009 at 12:12 pm
KOLD seems to be under the impression that the incident occurred in Oro Valley. Should be Green Valley.