Bicyclist, 70, killed in traffic accident on Museum Campus Drive - The Chainlink2024-03-29T02:38:37Zhttps://thechainlink.org/forum/topics/bicyclist-70-killed-in-traffic-accident-on-museum-campus-drive?commentId=2211490%3AComment%3A1210188&x=1&feed=yes&xn_auth=noHis Strava app record shows t…tag:thechainlink.org,2021-09-03:2211490:Comment:12101882021-09-03T15:47:20.075ZJohn Greenfieldhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/JohnGreenfield
<p>His Strava app record shows that Museum Campus Drive was part of a route he rode regularly.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.strava.com/activities/5708350705" target="_blank">https://www.strava.com/activities/5708350705</a></p>
<p>His Strava app record shows that Museum Campus Drive was part of a route he rode regularly.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.strava.com/activities/5708350705" target="_blank">https://www.strava.com/activities/5708350705</a></p> This seems like a truly sad…tag:thechainlink.org,2021-09-03:2211490:Comment:12102882021-09-03T12:54:23.897ZDavid Barishhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/DavidBarish
<p>This seems like a truly sad tale that is still a bit of a mystery. Is thee any indication that Mr. Sawicki had a health issue such as a stroke or heart attack? He was an experienced cyclist who was familiar with the area. He was a fast rider but did not appear to be a wannaLance who would fly by with his head down. Was he surprised by the location of the truck? Was there a pedestrian, a flock of birds, or other reason why he could not get by? There is no need to blame any of…</p>
<p>This seems like a truly sad tale that is still a bit of a mystery. Is thee any indication that Mr. Sawicki had a health issue such as a stroke or heart attack? He was an experienced cyclist who was familiar with the area. He was a fast rider but did not appear to be a wannaLance who would fly by with his head down. Was he surprised by the location of the truck? Was there a pedestrian, a flock of birds, or other reason why he could not get by? There is no need to blame any of the actors including Mr.Sawicki but hopefully we can all get something from this tragedy to help guide the rest of us to pedal home safely after we encounter a similar circumstance. I can't help but think of Helmet Jahn, another experienced cyclist who lost his life recently. John, as always, thank you for your sober reporting on these issues.</p> Here are some statements from…tag:thechainlink.org,2021-08-30:2211490:Comment:12100932021-08-30T18:19:01.803ZJohn Greenfieldhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/JohnGreenfield
<p>Here are some statements from witnesses.</p>
<p><a href="https://chi.streetsblog.org/2021/08/24/witnesses-discuss-events-leading-up-to-george-sawickis-bike-crash-death-near-soldier-field/" target="_blank">https://chi.streetsblog.org/2021/08/24/witnesses-discuss-events-leading-up-to-george-sawickis-bike-crash-death-near-soldier-field/</a></p>
<p>Here are some statements from witnesses.</p>
<p><a href="https://chi.streetsblog.org/2021/08/24/witnesses-discuss-events-leading-up-to-george-sawickis-bike-crash-death-near-soldier-field/" target="_blank">https://chi.streetsblog.org/2021/08/24/witnesses-discuss-events-leading-up-to-george-sawickis-bike-crash-death-near-soldier-field/</a></p> I keep wondering about the mi…tag:thechainlink.org,2021-08-20:2211490:Comment:12097542021-08-20T17:41:45.007ZAnne Althttps://thechainlink.org/profile/Anne91
<p>I keep wondering about the missing pieces to this story, since it seems obvious that some critical elements are missing.</p>
<p>I keep wondering about the missing pieces to this story, since it seems obvious that some critical elements are missing.</p>