Cycling Death in Myrtle Beach

I will forgo the usual posting about the Tour today, because after all it is only a bike race. Jimmy  Ray Westmoreland was involved in an accident caused by a driver, driving with a suspended license who ran a stop sign. The cyclist was revived by EMS and was in critical condition in intensive care.  Jimmy Ray Westmoreland, died at 7:49 p.m. July 13. The news of the Tour pales in comparison to this tragedy. All of us in the cycling community need to communicate, advocate, encourage and educate other riders and motorist of proper care and attention to people on bikes. Some of these accidents are due to riders being in the wrong and not obeying existing traffic rules and law. Mr. Westmoreland’s death was caused by motorist negligence. Let’s all work together to promote a safer environment for cycling. The fact of the matter is, cycling is continuing to grow and our area will only see more cyclist of all types sharing the roads. Everyone be attentive and ride defensively. Be safe!