>> No mention of training for cyclists or why she was alongside a left turning lorry.
We won't get any clues on the bolded bit until an inquest and/or, if Police/CPS so decide, a prosecution of the driver (who was not arrested).
She may have put herself at risk.
OR
The lorry may have overtaken and then turned across her. Happened to a colleague of mine last year. Very LWB VW Crafter or similar van rather than a truck. He gave her space at the front but overlooked the tighter line of the rear wheels. She was able to bang on the side to draw attention and to escape onto the pavement. If there'd been a fence the outcome might have been different - she was badly shaken up.
The LCC advice on keeping safe is pretty clear.
lcc.org.uk/articles/advice-for-cyclists-to-stay-safer-around-lorries
It’s essential cyclists know how to not put themselves at risk unnecessarily and also to know how to stay out of danger when lorry drivers put them in a dangerous position.
Last edited by: Bromptonaut on Tue 9 Apr 13 at 15:06
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