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Updated: 9:42 PM Aug 14, 2008
Brownsville Bicyclist Killed by Car
A Brownsville man was killed when a car hit his bicycle on August 13. Posted: 5:46 PM Aug 14, 2008 |
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Concerned - Talk is cheap and easy...especially when you don't have all the facts.
The driver's family members and friends should take this tragedy as a clear sign that they need to be driving her and her husband to wherever they need to go. A non-impaired driver would have been able to see bicyclists, walkers, runners, and other cars, and now I have lost an old friend and two families are regretting everything that happened on the morning of August 13.
Everyone has their own way of dealing with things. Most of the time people generally find comfort in blaming something or someone. This doesn't make them "bad" people. If just means they are human. When something tragic happen such as the Wes Denham accident it may not seem fair for people to blame the vehicle driver but it easy to place blame there. Even when it is an accident it is only natural for someone to question WHY? People who have lost a loved one are affected forever accident or not.
After hearing of this tragic accident to such a wonderful person I realized how fast someone's life can change. Mainly Wes's wife and childrens'. My heart breaks for them. They were such a sweet family. It is so sad that a honorable person had to leave this earth at such a young age. I realize that accidents are just that accidents but when something like this happens I sure hope people take time to be more careful and more watchful. It is very important to realize especially when driving a vehicle that not only are you taking your life in your own hands but also those around you. The only thing that comforts me from the fact we lost Wes is that I know he had a home in heaven waiting for him. He had true salvation.
First of all you people pointing a finger have 4 pointed back at yourselves and do you really think that she done this on purpose? YOU ALL DO NOT HAVE A CLUE AS TO WHAT REALLY HAPPENED, JUST WHAT YOU HAVE "HEARD". And actually everyone knew everyone, the two families are actually kinfolks, and have been wonderful friends for generations. It is a terrible accident that could happen to ANY ONE OF YOU - either way. There is nothing that the law could do that could cause this woman to suffer more than she already is...and you don't know what crosses she already bears besides this one. Both families desperately need your prayers, not your criticism. One does well to take care of ones own businesss instead of trying to take care of someone elses. I would challenge each of you to walk a mile in either family's shoes...
My heart and prayers goes out to his family. Wes was a wonderful and caring man!
Having barely survived such an encounter many years ago I can relate to the victim and his family. "I didn't see (the cyclist)" is an admission of guilt, not an extenuating circumstance that exonerates the perpetrator. The law requires drivers to see and avoid obstacles in the road, including cyclists and pedestrians. The law in KY as well as 48 of the other 49 states gives cyclists the right to the roads and treats them just like any other vehicle. If the driver in this case had failed to see and avoid a slow moving car on the road or side of the road and had killed the operator of that vehicle, the driver would have been liable and probably criminally liable. It's exactly the same for a cyclist getting hit. We have a wonderful infrastructure for cycling in the US, all we need to do is get the car drivers to share, or get rid of the cars.
This was a true tragedy and he will be missed greatly. My heart goes out to his wife and kids.
Wes was a very liked person and will be missed greatly by many. If you knew Wes, you liked him. He was very kind and fun to be around. This is such a terrible thing that seems could have been avoided. Wes will be missed not only by his friends, but by his community.
It should be a given that everyone should look out for pedestrians, but I'm sure the person who did this is feeling much more pain than you could imagine. Accidents are tragic and Wes was loved by so many I would hope instead of pointing fingers in hatred, but that you pray this man find peace with himself so he may try and live the life Wes wanted. I will pray for you and Wes' family.
What a terrible and preventable occurance. It will be interesting to learn why this happened in daylight and on a wide stretch of highway. He looks like a fine young man.
well it happend in front of my house and many suspect the lady was on drugs regardless she should be charged with veicular manslaughter and pay for what she did either way she will be punished she will have to live with the fact that she took a innocent persons life
What a tragedy. Wes was a well know and well respected member of the Brownsville community. He will be missed by many. My heart goes out to his wife and daughters. I know this is probably not the "nice" thing to say, but I'm going to lay it out like it is. Some people just do not need to have a drivers license. I am sure the driver of the vehicle is overwhelmed with sadness and grief, but that doesn't change the fact. Wes was wearing a helmet and a NEON GREEN SHIRT and the women said she "didn't see him". Does anyone else disturbed by this? Many older drivers have a reaction time and judgement of a person who is under the influence of alcohol, yet they aare allowed to drive because they have had a license for years and years. I know that these words will make some folks extremely mad, but it is simply the truth. I ride a motorcycle, and is scares me to death that there are people out there driving that have poor vision and slow reaction times.
I knew Wes, and he was a kind and loving person. The community of Brownsville, will not be the same place, without him. He was a friend to everyone that he met, and he will be missed, DEARLY.
The driver ought to meet the family and realize that they ended a man's valuable life. I hope this is pushed further so that people will look out for cyclists