In that case she should've been charged with negligent homicide. She left the traffic flow and re-entered it without checking for other traffic. Did she even signal to give the biker a chance? A driver, bike OR cage, is supposed to be aware of their surroundings at all times. Anyone who thinks it was the biker's fault in that particular case is a piece of sh!t.
Just recently in Montana we've had a few instances of trucks turning left in front of oncoming traffic, killing motorcyclists, and walking away with traffic violations. I swear these soccer moms in their F250 pickups and Excursions aren't even trying to pay attention. Not seeing a bike coming down the road straight at you is negligence. Throw the book at them.
Last edited by FriarJohn; 06/01/2007 8:34 AM.
