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TimmersthemagicianDavidson Challenger•

Good, The level of empathy these people feel is sociopathic. They need to experience the full legal repercussions.

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MatthoHaibike Noon SL | On-One Scandal 29" | Mondia | Favorit (RIP)•

If there were more people in the car, would they be all guilty of not reporting the crime?

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peppermgOP2008 Giant Defy 2•

Although I am not entirely sure I believe that the passengers can also be charged with felony hit-and-run along with the driver.

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hopefully they could at least be charged with obstructing an investigation or something similar. court costs and fines plus a misdemeanor on your record would be better than nothing.

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blueheeler'12 Bianchi Imola•

this would most likely happen.

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ActionAxson2013 Trek Marlin•

I would hope that it would not come to that.

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peppermgOP2008 Giant Defy 2•

Original Story & Video: News Channel 5 & reddit

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. - Police have released graphic video of a hit-and-run incident from Saturday morning that left a 22-year-old cyclist fighting for his life. They hope it helps lead to an arrest. "This is extremely crucial," said Major Clyde Adkison with the Murfreesboro Police Department. Detectives hope someone recognizes the gold SUV and provides helpful information. The hit-and-run happened at the intersection of south Rutherford and Mercury Boulevard. The video from red light cameras shows the SUV plowing into the back of the bicycle. The driver then leaves the cyclist, Donald Faulkner ,in the road bleeding. "I don't see how they could not know. I don't know how you can hit a cyclist on a bicycle and not know they'd been hit," said Adkison. The video shows the driver of the SUV never slows and drives away as though nothing happened. Faulkner was taken by emergency medical helicopter to Vanderbilt Medical Center where he remains stable in intensive care.

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MatthoHaibike Noon SL | On-One Scandal 29" | Mondia | Favorit (RIP)•

Maybe the driver was drunk and thought that hit and run is better than hit and dui...

Anyway, this is a great example of when the "owner is responsible" law is great. Either owner tells who had his vehicle at the time or he is the one responsible. I'm not sure how this works in USA though.

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pentium4borg2012 Jamis Aurora Elite•

I'm not sure how this works in USA though.

I'm fairly certain it wouldn't, due to the 5th amendment's protection from requiring one to incriminate themselves.

I'm not a lawyer though.

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peppermgOP2008 Giant Defy 2•

Also not a lawyer, nor do I know the specific law in TN but I believe the following does apply.

"In some states, car owners are legally responsible for negligent driving by anyone using the owner's car with the owner's permission. These state laws don't require that the parties have a relationship like that of employer-employee. Instead, in states with such laws, once you give someone permission to drive your car, you're on the hook for their actions."

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FuhQue•

I imagine that is from a financial perspective rather than a criminal one. You will be liable for monetary damages done but won't go to jail for hit and run if they can't prove it was you driving.

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pentium4borg2012 Jamis Aurora Elite•

Whoever was driving that SUV needs to go to prison for a very long time.

For any cyclists here worried about this happening to you, keep in mind rear-end collisions are only 3.8% of all bicycle collisions according to this. Use lights (I use two each front and back), take the lane, and stay visible.

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beard-maketh-the-manr/ukbike•

Also, those little helmet mirrors.

I have no issue if people think I look like a dork, it means I can keep an eye on what's behind me constantly without having to keep looking over my shoulder.

Best few quid I've spent and I hate riding without it.

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peppermgOP2008 Giant Defy 2•

Mirrors cannot be trusted, they can be helpful and I certainly don't discourage their use but nothing is a replacement for looking over your shoulder. I've always found helmet mirrors more distracting than helpful.

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beard-maketh-the-manr/ukbike•

Of course they can be trusted, not sure what you mean by that?

You should still do a 'life saver' before maneuvering, but they're perfect for keeping one eye on traffic behind you.

I check the mirror every few seconds because it's just so easy, shoulder checking that often is impractical.

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peppermgOP2008 Giant Defy 2•

Just that they aren't a replacement to a 'life saver' check. I've seen people rely on their mirrors when taking a lane or turning.

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SirDudeGuyFella'13 Scott Speedster S30•

I learned early on the importance of being able to look all the way behind me while holding my line. It's especially difficult for me as a glasses-wearer since my peripheral vision isn't that hot.

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