lemarin Posted July 21, 2011 Report Share Posted July 21, 2011 Yesterday, I arrived near a 4 stop intersection. The light was red, and was arriving through the right lane, planning to turn right on the red light. On the left lane there was about 5-6 cars stopped, waiting the green light to proceed. At the moment I was approaching, I believe I was driving a maximum of 50 km/h, a cyclist decided to cross the road (boulevard in fact), between the cars already stopped on the left lane. When he arrived to the right lane (the lane I was arriving), he did not check properly and crossed in front of me. The result: I hit his bike with my left fender/front bumper and he ended his travel in the left side of my front windshield, knocking off the whole thing and when I push the break he fell back on the asphalt. It's crazy when these things happens: the first second you're an happy driver and the next second you're not sure what's going on as you've lost suddenly your windshield as a cyclist appears from nowhere, crossing between cars instead to cross at the right place waiting his green light. Anyway the cyclist hits the windshield with his right shoulder. That's good for him because he wears no helmet, so if it was his head it would have been worst for sure. I don't want to make any injure intentionnaly to nobody, but he was definitely not at the right place.... My car now: I have scratch on the front bumper, on the hood, the left fender and the left door as it hits the left front on the car. The windshield is completely gone, there was even parcel of glass all around the car inside....(the roof was up when it arrived). here's my car now, before to get up the towing.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike.s Posted July 21, 2011 Report Share Posted July 21, 2011 damn that sucks! sorry too see that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grsybtch Posted July 21, 2011 Report Share Posted July 21, 2011 WOW! That sucks.....I hope the knucklehead is alright and he learned from it and I hope your car gets fixed up good as new! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lemarin Posted July 21, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 21, 2011 well, my first matter was the health of the cyclist of course. Even if it's his own fault, I probably screwed up the end of his summer (hopefully not his life) and I feel guilty for it.... I just hope they'll fix my vert as brand new. I'll miss the windows stickers saying "proudly built by mens and womens from Flat Rock" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2sharpie Posted July 21, 2011 Report Share Posted July 21, 2011 Next time back up and run him over............crosswalks are there for a reason !! :hysterical: On a serious note, though........ugh - hopefully the car will look as good as new. At least you didn't get injured from the glass, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2nd2none Posted July 21, 2011 Report Share Posted July 21, 2011 Wow that sucks for everyone involved for sure. Curious as to how this gets worked out. Since you're of course not required to have auto insurance for riding a bicycle will your own insurance have to cover the cost to repair the car even though it wasn't your fault? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherri Leicht Posted July 21, 2011 Report Share Posted July 21, 2011 Sorry to see this but at least you are ok and the biker will think a bit more next time. Good luck on the repair. Hope it will be as good as new. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roush1486 Posted July 21, 2011 Report Share Posted July 21, 2011 Damn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
03 DSG Snake Posted July 21, 2011 Report Share Posted July 21, 2011 Hopefully he doesn't get lawsuit happy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug_GT350 Posted July 21, 2011 Report Share Posted July 21, 2011 Hopefully he doesn't get lawsuit happy. Yeah I can see it now, 3 months before the statue of imitations runs out you get a knock at the door and you're handed a lawsuit! First off I hope everyone is okay, second I hope they can fix the car back to like new condition. I have seen bicyclists do some of the craziest thing when riding in traffic, and they look at you like WTF! didn't you see me? You should have have known that I was going to turn in front of you! Good luck with everything! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigDan Posted July 21, 2011 Report Share Posted July 21, 2011 Hopefully the shop it got towed to burns to the ground and you get a new free replacement GT500 instead of a aftermarket paint job that gonna start chipping off the first week it hits the streets again. Sorry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wanted2b Posted July 21, 2011 Report Share Posted July 21, 2011 Now that's just awful. I know the bikers around my home town are crazy and just act like they own the roads. It's like the cars must give the the right a way no matter what. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YZD263 Posted July 21, 2011 Report Share Posted July 21, 2011 Yeah I can see it now, 3 months before the statue of imitations runs out you get a knock at the door and you're handed a lawsuit! First off I hope everyone is okay, second I hope they can fix the car back to like new condition. I have seen bicyclists do some of the craziest thing when riding in traffic, and they look at you like WTF! didn't you see me? You should have have known that I was going to turn in front of you! Good luck with everything! The only good thing in this story is that Quebec is a no-fault jursidiction. You cannot sue, either for bodily injury (covered by the province through drivers' license and registration costs), or damage to the vehicle itself (which has to be insured with a private insurer, at a minimum for third party liability). Cyclist indeed often do crazy things. That's extremely unfortunate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burning Blue Star IV Posted July 21, 2011 Report Share Posted July 21, 2011 In no way should you feel guilty for hitting this person...The cyclist got what he deserved...you did NOT. I'm not saying that I wish the person would have got killed or anything..but I sure hope the jackass learned a lesson and he might have a ache or pain for the rest of their life....however, I doubt if it changed them. I'm glad that you came out of it okay....even though your car got beat up. Disgusting that people think at a whim they can make their own rules and it's okay and everyone else should adjust to what they feel like doing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burning Blue Star IV Posted July 21, 2011 Report Share Posted July 21, 2011 Next time back up and run him over............crosswalks are there for a reason !! Yes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BDrool Posted July 21, 2011 Report Share Posted July 21, 2011 Sucks!!! Something to DEMAND for the repairs, ensure you get a REAL Ford Mustang winshield. 2nd party won't install OEM Ford because of cost however, that is the only Pony on the car, center top of windshield. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigDan Posted July 21, 2011 Report Share Posted July 21, 2011 however, that is the only Pony on the car, center top of windshield. Which got covered up with a nice piece of black vinyl when I had my windows tinted for obvious reasons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twobjshelbys Posted July 21, 2011 Report Share Posted July 21, 2011 First it goes without saying that I'm glad everyone is OK - bruised but OK. However, I'm going to bet you have more damage than you think. That impact of that much weight in contact in the upper portion of the windshield area has probably bent the windshield and A-pillar back towards the ground. Have you raised the convertible top to see if it fits properly? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldlugs Posted July 21, 2011 Report Share Posted July 21, 2011 That just sucks, seeing your nice car damaged like that. I also feel bad for the stupid cyclist; I like to ride too... But, there are WAY too many dumba$$es on bicycles these days, who think they can ride any way they want. All it takes is for a car to appear, and they can become another statistic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glroy Posted July 21, 2011 Report Share Posted July 21, 2011 That sucks Bicycles are governed under the motor vehicle act. I treat them the same as any other vehicle under the law (cars, trucks,motorcycles and so on ) I change lanes to pass them (don't crowd them into the curb) and slow down and wait to pass them when required. I have absolutly not use for cycles who do not obey the rules of the road. Pedestrian X walks are for people walking not bikes riding!! There are rules of the road I have to drive by and bikes must also obey. I wish our law enforcement persons would do something about the bikes gone wild in our city. I would also hope the cyclist you hit get a ticket for unsafe operation of a vehicle. If you want to ride with out rules do it off road not on city streets where you could hurt someone. Had you been going any faster that cyclist could of ended up in your backseat and injured or killed a passenger (possibly a grandchild in a car seat). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lemarin Posted July 22, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 22, 2011 First it goes without saying that I'm glad everyone is OK - bruised but OK. However, I'm going to bet you have more damage than you think. That impact of that much weight in contact in the upper portion of the windshield area has probably bent the windshield and A-pillar back towards the ground. Have you raised the convertible top to see if it fits properly? No I did not unfortunately, in the action I missed that one..... Hope the A pillar is safe ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fcettner Posted July 22, 2011 Report Share Posted July 22, 2011 Terrible to hear and see. Hope all goes well with the repairs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lemarin Posted July 23, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 23, 2011 I went to the body shop today to see how things goes. The good news, is that the person in charge of my car owns hisself a Mustang and is a real Mustang fanatic, and he looks quite perfectionnist...yeah ! Also they already started the work on the car.... Now here's what they are doing: -fixing/painting the top frame of the windshield (The A pillard is still good and not affected) -changing the windshield -fixing and painting of the left door -changing the front left fender + painting -changing the hood + painting -fixing and painting thefront bumper -changing the front bumper lower lip -changing the front left SVT wheel That'S a lot of dammage for juste a fuc**** cyclist. There might be some delays for the new hood and wheel, for the availability. I can't imagin if it would have been a cement truck ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cobras55 Posted July 23, 2011 Report Share Posted July 23, 2011 Hopefully the shop it got towed to burns to the ground and you get a new free replacement GT500 instead of a aftermarket paint job that gonna start chipping off the first week it hits the streets again. Sorry This dude obviously doesn't know any great bodymen/painters , pay no attention to this cause if you have the right guy doing the work your car will be just as good as when it came off the showroom floor ,,,YEA just as good.....paint chippen off what a JOKE !!!!! Oh and to the original poster good luck with the car and glad no one was seriously injured.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cdvision Posted July 24, 2011 Report Share Posted July 24, 2011 Sorry to hear about your accident. I'm sure your car will get fixed up as good as new. Living in downtown Vancouver I see careless cyclists, pedestrians and motorists on a daily basis. I sometimes think it's not "if" but "when" will I have a similar experience. Way to many distracted people out there tuned out of what is going on around themselves and it seems to be getting worse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
07SGT5687 Posted July 24, 2011 Report Share Posted July 24, 2011 Wait, was that YOU driving?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lemarin Posted July 25, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 25, 2011 My car would be a way less dammaged if it would have been this way...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amigo GT500 Posted July 25, 2011 Report Share Posted July 25, 2011 I cant understand why the cyclist are so irresponsible .....they think that are driving a cars or riding motorcycles!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lemarin Posted July 25, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 25, 2011 The problem with the cyclist, is that they slide in between every law. They can't respect the pedestrian rules, they ride much faster and they can't obey the car's rules since they are too slow, and also much smaller. So what they do, is they take the best of both worlds. They ride on the boardalk, they use the pedestrian light to cross the street, the car's light as well, they drive on the wrong side of the street, crossing anywhere they dont care: they are smaller and usually are not in the way of the cars.... And also the rules of the road is very permissive for them, as they are between every thing....so the Police is not very strict with them as no license is required to drive a bike on public road. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BDrool Posted July 25, 2011 Report Share Posted July 25, 2011 The problem with the cyclist, is that they slide in between every law. They can't respect the pedestrian rules, they ride much faster and they can't obey the car's rules since they are too slow, and also much smaller. So what they do, is they take the best of both worlds. They ride on the boardalk, they use the pedestrian light to cross the street, the car's light as well, they drive on the wrong side of the street, crossing anywhere they dont care: they are smaller and usually are not in the way of the cars.... And also the rules of the road is very permissive for them, as they are between every thing....so the Police is not very strict with them as no license is required to drive a bike on public road. Here in UT, cyclists have received fines for riding behavior. The law requires them to be almost the same as autos. However, it is difficult to enforce.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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