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Evening sun hazard

Hagar · 2008-07-04 18:53:02

I saw two bikes, 3 people, taken out in a flash tonight. A shocking sight. I'm sick sitting here thinking of the carnage. I was driving along into the setting sun when a car in front attempted a left turn, (I'm in France so picture a right turn), he must have been blinded by the sun and didn't see the oncoming riders. They…

04-07-2008 7:53pm

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Hagar

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I saw two bikes, 3 people, taken out in a flash tonight. A shocking sight. I'm sick sitting here thinking of the carnage.

I was driving along into the setting sun when a car in front attempted a left turn, (I'm in France so picture a right turn), he must have been blinded by the sun and didn't see the oncoming riders. They never stood a chance, there was no way to avoid him as he was completely across the lane.

Just a reminder to be aware of the low evening sun as a hazard when out and about. If it's at your back you're almost invisible even with your dipped headlight on. It's treacherous. Take care.

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#2 04-07-2008 8:02pm

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Sounds terrible. There's not a whole lot you can do in that kind of situation.

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#3 04-07-2008 8:06pm

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I have been on the back of a motor bike when something very similar almost happened. My ex managed to stop just in time. Scary

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