I know this part of the road well, in fact she (Dr Measures) probably passed me earlier as I was heading the other way at the time.
I came across the scene but the road was closed & had been for maybe no more than 10-15 minutes.
For my 2c Dr Measures has got away with it. It’s a dangerous road & requires care by both a cyclist & motorist to use it. It’s not quite straight but the curves that are on it are enough to restrict your view to warrant caution as traffic can & does move along it at speed. There are few decent passing places if any I’m honest.
A number of things jump out at me about this accident:
1. It is very close to a 30 zone (entering a village) otherwise being a 50. If Dr Measures was doing 50 when she overtook, I would ask the question had she really been driving with all due diligence? edit: Not much further along the road once it leaves the village it does straighten & provide a good overtaking place….
2. It really could have been me, there but for the grace of God?
3. I’m heartbroken for the lad & the family of his girlfriend. Truly.
Next time I’m on that road I reckon I’ll stop & say hi to Ms Perinova & wish her well.
Dusty now.