Another cyclist killed, 9/26, North Center

https://www.dnainfo.com/chicago/20160926/north-center/cyclist-kille...

I rode by around 8:15. Things went from bad to awful to the worst when I saw the police cars, then bike still in the street, then the tarp. Seems similar to the cyclist killed on Western not long ago, both traveling in the same direction with a large truck turning right.

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Permalink Reply by Josh L. on September 27, 2016 at 3:45pm

This saddens me so much. I take that route occasionally but for the grace of God that could have been me.  

I didn't know her but from the article she seemed like a person full of life and committed to helping others.

Fellow bikers, as an added precaution do  not pass trucks on the right near intersections, even if they are not signalling a turn.  Maintain your distance!

Permalink Reply by Matt on September 28, 2016 at 4:48am

Just so incredibly sad.  I've ridden through there plenty of times myself, and the "could've been me" thought has crossed my mind as well.

As to your point about passing trucks, I couldn't agree more.  Also, I saw this on the news last night.  Kudos to this guy for actually making an attempt to change his drivers' behavior and improve their visibility, as well as actual helpful suggestions.

http://wgntv.com/2016/09/27/witnessing-cyclists-death-prompts-busin...

Permalink Reply by Tom A.K. on September 28, 2016 at 6:44am
It is a positive change what this owner is doing, but seeing him installing this added-visibility-mirror, you wonder why it had to take the loss of life to prompt him to do so. The trucking industry in this country is far behind others regarding mandated safety issues.

This WGN article also had the GoFundme page posted to help Anastasia's family with funeral costs.
Permalink Reply by Jim Reho on September 28, 2016 at 2:40pm

Every little bit helps, although cameras would help more, along with those side shields.

Permalink Reply by Tom A.K. on September 28, 2016 at 8:00am
http://www.bikeleague.org/content/intersection-positioning

This may be a helpful video about positioning yourself in an intersection while cycling around trucks.
Permalink Reply by Rupert Pupkin on September 29, 2016 at 2:58am

So very sad :(

Permalink Reply by Tom A.K. on October 4, 2016 at 11:07am
10-4-16 Mother of Anastasia Kondrasheva filed suit today.

http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/mother-of-bicyclist-fatally-struck...
Permalink Reply by Tom A.K. on October 6, 2016 at 12:29pm
http://www.loyolaphoenix.com/2016/10/city-bikers-remain-unhappy-wit...

Loyola University's 'Phoenix' Newspaper reports;
"City cyclists remain unhappy with current commute laws"
Anastasia Kondrasheva was a fellow Loyola University grad from 2015.

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