Category Archives: Crashes
Ride of Silence – Wednesday evening
Wednesday evening the world-wide Ride of Silence comes to Kansas City to honor bicyclists and pedestrians who have been killed or injured by motorists. KCBike.Info maintains a database of fallen bicyclists in the KC region. Wednesday, May 20th Ceremony at … Continue reading
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East Plaza crash
KC Star is reporting a bicyclist hit last night on Emanuel Cleaver II Boulevard at US 71 Hwy. No details other than the person is being treated at a hospital. View Larger Map
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Pujols gets 15 years in Chris Cooper killing, family seeks reform of police chase policy
Wilfredo Pujols has been sentenced to 15 years in the hit-and-run death of teen bicyclist Chris Cooper in Independence in November 2007. Pujols had pleaded guilty to second degree murder in December of 2008, and was finally sentenced this week. … Continue reading
Pujols pleads guilty to murder of Chris Cooper
Today the KC Star reported that Wilfredo Pujols has pled guilty to second degree murder of Truman High School student Chris Cooper. Pujols was fleeing police in November 2007 when he hit and killed Chris Cooper, who was bicycling across … Continue reading
Trails KC plan becomes law
Yesterday the City Council unanimously approved the Trails KC plan for a city-wide network of bicycling, walking, and equestrian trails serving both recreation and transportation purposes. For the first time the city has a comprehensive plan addressing routes, design standards, … Continue reading
Sentencing Robert Osborn’s killer
Three years ago this month Robert Osborn was shot and killed while bicycling home from work. Three years later one of his killers will finally be sentenced. The Osborn family says a show of force from the cycling community will … Continue reading
Bicyclist hit on the Plaza
A bicyclist has hit and injured on the Country Club Plaza today. KCTV-5 reports that a motorist failed to yield to the bicycle while he was making a left turn at 46th Terrace and J.C. Nichols Parkway. According to the … Continue reading
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More Guant news
The Missouri Bicycle Federation has a wrap up of news, including video from KSHB-TV 41. Meanwhile, Mike Hendricks has a good column reinforcing the need for the Safe Streets law that MBF is advocating in Missouri.
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Johnson found not guilty of Gaunt deaths
After five hours of deliberation the jury has found William K. Johnson not guilty of manslaughter charges the deaths of Sierra and Larry Gaunt. It’s a stunning verdict in what many thought was a pretty clear case of reckless driving. … Continue reading
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Prosecution rests in Gaunt case
Update: The case has now gone to the jury. Johnson testified that the Gaunts swerved in front of him, despite evidence to the contrary. The trial of William Johnson for the deaths of Larry and Sierra Gaunt is moving quickly. … Continue reading
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