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Man on bicycle struck by car @ SCB
A pedal cyclist was moments ago, April 4, 2015 rushed to Peebles Hospital after he was struck by a car in the vicinity of Struggling Man's Bar in Sea Cows Bay. Photo: Team of Reporters
The injured man seen here being attended to by an EMT prior to being taken to Peebles Hospital. Photo: Team of Reporters
Traffic backed up as a result of the accident this morning, April 4, 2015 at Sea Cows Bay. Photo: Team of Reporters
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI- A bicycle rider was moments ago, April 4, 2015 rushed to Peebles Hospital after he was struck by a car in the vicinity of Struggling Man's Bar in Sea Cows Bay.
According to reports reaching Virgin Islands News Online from our Team of Reporters on the scene, the man was part of a group of cyclists.
It is unclear how the vehicle came into contact with the man or the extent of his injuries.
Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT) were quickly on the scene and has since taken the injured man to Peebles Hospital.
Virgin Islands News Online will bring further details as they come in.
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20 Responses to “Man on bicycle struck by car @ SCB”
m**her did not call me a racist last night !!!(smile)....can you leave this BVI and going bike riding in another man's country acting like you own their highway(NO-way)
In Sea Cows Bay it is additionally dangerous as cars want to overtake cyclists and then slam on their brakes to go over the speed bump. A bike gets through SCB faster than a car so there should be no overtaking at all. Have some patience and if it is not safe to overtake don't over take. Have regard for all other road users
What is needed is more respect, consideration, and better road manners from motorists and cyclists alike.
We are on a tiny island with low speed limits and bad roads, and not in the USA.
Cyclists and car drivers BOTH need to be more considerate you each other, whether you approve of cycling or not. We are all road users and cycling is growing in popularity on the Island, amongst ex-pats AND locals, so there is no getting away from the issues that are presented to road users, we deal with it in an adult manner. No differentiation on race necessary thank you.
Cyclist (of which I am one), we all know the risks, we are vulnerable, ride with caution and defensively, make it easy for cars to pass you, look over your shoulder, do not wide in pairs and do not veer suddenly to miss the potholes, be predictable.
Drivers, cyclists are vulnerable, be aware of that, we have families too and we are not wrapped up in a steel cage to protect us. The consequence of your actions on the cyclist are far greater than for you, be mindful of that also please. Please also be aware that cyclist are faster than you think. There are no bike lanes and I can't see the Government investing in these any time soon, so the roads will be used by cyclists. Accept that.
My experience is that most drivers in the BVI are considerate to cyclists, I am given a wide birth by most cars when being passed, I try to reciprocate that courtesy. There are a few however who need to adjust their driving style and be a little more considerate.