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[nmlci] Fw: Press Release BikeABQ Commends Guardian Angels of dead cyclist, March 24th 7PM

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--- On Wed, 3/25/09, Black Tie Bicyclist <blacktiebicyclist at yahoo dot com> wrote:
From: Black Tie Bicyclist <blacktiebicyclist at yahoo dot com>
Subject: Press Release BikeABQ Commends Guardian Angels of dead cyclist, March 24th 7PM
To: "LCI Groups" <lci-group at googlegroups dot com>
Date: Wednesday, March 25, 2009, 9:32 AM

Due to this press release the NBC affliate KOB-TV4 and the Albuquerque Journal newspaper covered the meeting.
 
KOB broadcasted the night before and the morning before our meeting a short piece about the incident and BikeABQ's intention,and then on the 10 PM news and this morning showed footage of the award being given.
 
The newspaper sent a reporter and a photographer.
 
BikeABQ gave her a check for $100 and a helmet was passed around during the meeting and an additional $100 in cash was collected and given to her.
 
She has a leg removeable cast and was unable to make it down to front of the classroom so the presentation was made up in the seating area.
 
It is thought that Mr. Hargrove was an Invisble Cyclist. BikeABQ is considering ways to educate cyclists and motorists of the dangers in the area where this crash happened and other ways to make the street safer.
 
I've included the newspaper report of the crash below our Press Release
 
Craig Degenhardt
President BikeABQ
 

--- On Mon, 3/23/09, Black Tie Bicyclist <blacktiebicyclist at yahoo dot com> wrote:
From: Black Tie Bicyclist <blacktiebicyclist at yahoo dot com>
Subject: BikeABQ Commends Guardian Angels of dead cyclist, March 24th 7PM
To: "Black Tie Bicyclist" <blacktiebicyclist at yahoo dot com>
Cc: "Board BikeABQ" <board at bikeabq dot org>
Date: Monday, March 23, 2009, 9:29 PM

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                         Contact Craig Degenhardt

                                                                                                                           BikeABQ

                                                                                                                          505-400-7603

                                                                                                               Craig at BikeABQ dot org

 

BikeABQ Commends Guardian Angels

 

AlbuquerqueâMarch 23rd 2009 âBeverly Towne and Daniel Sanchez will be awarded commendations from BikeABQ, an 11 year old New Mexican cycling advocacy organization, at a meeting Tuesday night March 24th 7 pm  in Room 106 Smith-Brasher Hall, CNM, Albuquerque New Mexico USA.

 

âOn on March 11th 2009 Beverly Towne and Daniel Sanchez stopped to give aid to a cyclist injured in a hit and run at great risk to themselves,â said Craig Degenhardt, President of BikeABQ. âMr. Sanchez was almost struck by a truck as he was attempting to slow down motorists .The cyclist, Ronald Hargrove and Beverly Towne who was giving him medical attention were then struck by a second vehicle, killing Mr. Hargrove and injuring Ms. Towne hips and ribs,â

 

The first vehicle to strike Mr Hargrove has not yet been found. The second vehicle did stop after striking the victims. Police are still investigating the incident; charges have not yet been filed to the best of BikeABQâs knowledge.

 

âBikeABQ considers ourselves to be the Guardians of all cyclists in the greater Albuquerque area,â said Craig Degenhardt, BikeABQ President. âThese two individuals deserve to be recognized for being good Samaritans, good citizens, good humans. They proved they are truly Cyclists Guardian Angelsâ BikeABQ will award them with documents of commendation, flowers and a small check to help with Ms. Towneâs medical costs.

 

For more information on BikeABQ , safe cycling, and cycling advocacy  visit www.BikeABQ.org  or call Craig Degenhardt 505-400-7603.

 

The mission of BikeABQ is to increase the number of bicyclists in Albuquerque for transportation, health, and recreation. We provide education, advocate for the rights of cyclists, and work to create and preserve safe biking environments.

The current advocacy work of BikeABQ falls into six general categories: education, enforcement, encouragement, equalit,y evaluation and engineering. BikeABQ is an affiliate of BCNM,  the Bicycle Coalition of New Mexico, and The League of American Bicyclists.

 

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http://www.abqjournal.com/news/metro/131013307555newsmetro03-13-09.htm
 
 
 
Friday, March 13, 2009

Fatal Hit-Run Scene 'Chaos'

By T.J. Wilham
Journal Staff Writer
       Beverly Towne rushed over to help Ronald Hargrove after he was hit by a car while riding his bike.
    Moments later, a second vehicle hit both of them.
    Hargrove died, and Towne was taken to a hospital, where she was treated for broken ribs and a bruised hip.
    Now, police are looking for the driver of the first vehicle, which sped off after hitting Hargrove.
    "We don't know why he left the scene," Albuquerque police spokeswoman Nadine Hamby said. "Absolutely, if we find (him), he could be charged."
    According to police, as Hargrove, 45, was riding his bike about 7:45 p.m. Wednesday and attempting to cross Zuni near Pennsylvania, he was struck by a dark gray Honda Civic traveling west. The vehicle didn't stop, even though, police say, Hargrove may have been at fault.
    Towne, 35, and her fiance, Daniel Sanchez, 32, were driving on Zuni and saw sparks fly in the air as the bike "cartwheeled" when it slammed to the pavement.
    "He went head over heels and rolled," Sanchez said in an interview. "He was thrown like a rag doll."
    The two quickly rushed to Hargrove, who was lying in the middle of traffic. His bike was several yards away.
    Towne, who had once studied to be a nurse, attempted to help him while Sanchez tried to divert traffic.
    "People were ignoring the speed limit, swerving around us like nothing happened," Sanchez said. "You would think they would have stopped."
    Hargrove was awake and kept thanking Towne, Sanchez said.
    Suddenly, a Cadillac driven by Daryl Wilson, 56, hit both of them.
    The Cadillac ran over Hargrove's head, then struck Towne, who was kneeling and taking Hargrove's pulse. Towne was thrown about 15 feet into oncoming traffic.
    Sanchez quickly rushed to help her, stepping in front of a pickup that almost hit her.
    "That area is just bad," he said. "It is complete chaos. Everyone disregarded the speed, and no one bothered to stop and help."
    Wilson stopped after hitting Hargrove and Towne and told police he didn't see the two in the middle of the road.
    Wilson has not been cited.
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