On Wed, 16 Jul 2003 19:06:32 +0100, Greg Hennessy
wrote:

Well according to our resident fscknut, the pedestrian couldn't possibly
have been at fault dontcha know.

From the BBC report:

"It is the case of the pedestrian being in the inside lane of the dual
carriageway at quarter past midnight and the driver having little
option but to collide with him," said Chief Inspector Adams.

"The vehicle travelling behind was the HGV and, unfortunately, that
vehicle was not able to stop and collided with the rear of the coach.

"Our initial examinations of both vehicles suggest there is nothing
mechanically wrong with either vehicle."

So, we have someone afoot in Lane 1 at midnight - which is definitely
not an activity to be undertaken without hi-viz clothing and a Damned
Good Reason - though of course we don't know why he was there. Or
indeed where in Lane 1 he was - on the edge? In the middle?
Crossing? Walking back to recover something which he had seen from
his car?

Then we have what sounds like an HGV following another large vehicle
too close to be able to stop. HGV drivers are generally very skilful
and vigilant, but if they have a fault it is draughting other large
vehicles. Was that what was going on here? We don't know, of course.
But if it was, do we blame the pedestrian for the injured bus
passengers or the following vehicle? Just thinking out loud here.

Guy
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