Cyclist taken to hospital following accident in Paradise

— Photo by Joe Gibbons/The Telegram

A cyclist was involved in a collision with a pickup truck in Paradise early Wednesday evening.

Published on July 25, 2012; Published on July 25, 2012

Topics :: Royal Newfoundland Constabulary Const. , Paradise , Carlisle Drive , Topsail Road

A cyclist was taken to hospital for medical treatment following a collision with a motor vehicle Wednesday evening in Paradise.

The accident occurred at approximately 5:44 p.m. at the intersection of Carlisle Drive and Topsail Road, according to Royal Newfoundland Constabulary Const. Talia Murphy. It involved a bicycle and a pickup truck.

RNC officers from street patrol services and the accident investigation section responded to the incident. Murphy said the cyclist's injuries are not believed to be life threatening. She said the investigation into the collision is ongoing.

Rate
Top of the page

Comments

Sue

- July 26, 2012 at 12:41:29

Motorists and cyclists need to treat each other with respect, both have the right to the road. Until we have cycling lanes we have to share. Bicycles are not "really" permitted on the sidewalks and most trails have no bicycle signs. As a cyclist in this city I would appreciate more than an inch between side mirrors and my arm and would love it if people would not transport lawn mowers and lumber with the ends sticking out the side. Not to mention those motorists who yell at you or blare the horn as they get along side, this is not helpful.

Submit a comment

Submit a comment Your name* Email* (we keep all emails private) Write your comment here*
Agreement
We ask that users remain courteous. You may not post insulting, discriminatory or inappropriate content, which may be removed at our discretion. We are not responsible for user content and opinions. Use of this site as well as content submission & ownership are governed by our Conditions of Use and Privacy Policy.

Member organizations should be non-profit in nature, and promote legal activities. Any organization found promoting illegal activities or commercial products or services will be deleted from the site.

Conditions I agree with these conditions.
SH

- July 26, 2012 at 12:14:26

That intersection is the worst I have ever seen! Drivers have no respect for the rules of the road! And certainly no respect for other drivers not to mention people on bikes or runners and pedestrians! Stop blocking the intersection! And stop running red lights!!

Submit a comment

Submit a comment Your name* Email* (we keep all emails private) Write your comment here*
Agreement
We ask that users remain courteous. You may not post insulting, discriminatory or inappropriate content, which may be removed at our discretion. We are not responsible for user content and opinions. Use of this site as well as content submission & ownership are governed by our Conditions of Use and Privacy Policy.

Member organizations should be non-profit in nature, and promote legal activities. Any organization found promoting illegal activities or commercial products or services will be deleted from the site.

Conditions I agree with these conditions.
Kevin

- July 26, 2012 at 11:29:08

Let's stop the war on cars!

Submit a comment

Submit a comment Your name* Email* (we keep all emails private) Write your comment here*
Agreement
We ask that users remain courteous. You may not post insulting, discriminatory or inappropriate content, which may be removed at our discretion. We are not responsible for user content and opinions. Use of this site as well as content submission & ownership are governed by our Conditions of Use and Privacy Policy.

Member organizations should be non-profit in nature, and promote legal activities. Any organization found promoting illegal activities or commercial products or services will be deleted from the site.

Conditions I agree with these conditions.
Sidewalks Not Roads

- July 26, 2012 at 09:42:59

Get the peddle bikes off the road and on the sidewalks instead. I can see keeping them off the sidewalks in the downtown where there is alot of foot traffic, but there is no reason why they can't stick to the sidewalks in heavy car traffic and light foot traffic areas. It is safer and will cause less accidents and traffic slow downs. As walkers and runners are expected to follow unwritten rules of the roads, peddle bikers on the sidewalk will to of course such as crossing only at corners when safe.

Submit a comment

Submit a comment Your name* Email* (we keep all emails private) Write your comment here*
Agreement
We ask that users remain courteous. You may not post insulting, discriminatory or inappropriate content, which may be removed at our discretion. We are not responsible for user content and opinions. Use of this site as well as content submission & ownership are governed by our Conditions of Use and Privacy Policy.

Member organizations should be non-profit in nature, and promote legal activities. Any organization found promoting illegal activities or commercial products or services will be deleted from the site.

Conditions I agree with these conditions.
M

- July 26, 2012 at 09:17:33

The most dangerous intersection in Paradise. People constantly block the intersections, run the lights and fail to obey any rules of the road. How many more accidents do we need before something is done?

Submit a comment

Submit a comment Your name* Email* (we keep all emails private) Write your comment here*
Agreement
We ask that users remain courteous. You may not post insulting, discriminatory or inappropriate content, which may be removed at our discretion. We are not responsible for user content and opinions. Use of this site as well as content submission & ownership are governed by our Conditions of Use and Privacy Policy.

Member organizations should be non-profit in nature, and promote legal activities. Any organization found promoting illegal activities or commercial products or services will be deleted from the site.

Conditions I agree with these conditions.

Submit a comment

Submit a comment Your name* Email* (we keep all emails private) Write your comment here*

Agreement

We ask that users remain courteous. You may not post insulting, discriminatory or inappropriate content, which may be removed at our discretion. We are not responsible for user content and opinions. Use of this site as well as content submission & ownership are governed by our Conditions of Use and Privacy Policy.

Member organizations should be non-profit in nature, and promote legal activities. Any organization found promoting illegal activities or commercial products or services will be deleted from the site.

I agree with these conditions.