Here are some details of a man who seems to have been intentionally hit by the driver of an SUV while either biking or standing idle with his bicycle. Some of the details in the IndyMedia story I've posted and linked below seem to conflict with some of the information found on http://www.cyclecide.com, a website listed in the IndyMedia article as contact information for people affiliated with the injured man. For instance after reading both it is unclear if the cyclist was hit while the SUV was in reverse or while it was moving forward. In any case, this is an insane example of what a few people find a justified response to someone opening thier mouth.
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ (http://sf.indymedia.org/news/2005/12/1723469.php) OVER TWO WEEKS HAVE PASSED AND STILL NO LEADS IN THE VIOLENT VEHICULAR ASSAULT IN THE MISSION THAT LEFT A LOCAL MAN SERIOUSLY INJUREDâ$10,000 PRIVATE REWARD OFFERED Contact: [EMAIL PROTECTED] or http://www.cyclecide.com OVER TWO WEEKS HAVE PASSED AND STILL NO LEADS IN THE VIOLENT VEHICULAR ASSAULT IN THE MISSION THAT LEFT A LOCAL MAN SERIOUSLY INJUREDâ$10,000 PRIVATE REWARD OFFERED December 30, 2005 WHAT: At 12:33 a.m. on December 17, 2005, a motorist believed to be driving a black SUV (possibly a black Cadillac Escalade, Chevy Tahoe, Yukon, or the like) deliberately struck a local resident, Spider Davila (not in a vehicle), leaving him seriously injured. WHERE: The corner of Florida St. and 20th St. in the Mission in San Francisco. WHO: Assailants: The driver and passenger(s) are believed to be either white or Hispanic, and have yet to be identified. Police, family and friends are looking for any witnesses to this violent and horrific attack. If someone saw a dark SUV driving in the neighborhood around this time (the vehicle is reported to have been driving aggressively and unsafely), if they have any information about the suspect(s), or if there was a passenger in the vehicle, we are asking them to please come forward. Injured: Mr. Davila, 34, volunteers frequently for numerous city organizations, fundraisers and events: the YMCA, working with kids at the Crucible; riding in the AIDS/LifeCycle; The Bike Kitchen and Cyclecide; and volunteering for the Gate/Perimeter crew at Burning Man. POLICE: The police, friends and family are seeking any information that will lead to the arrest and conviction of the person(s) responsible for this assault. There is a $10,000 private reward for information that leads directly to the arrest and conviction of the driver responsible for Spiderâs injuries. Information can remain confidential. Call Inspector Krimsky at the Hit and Run Detail at 415-553-9179. The Case # is 051413864. BACKSTORY: Mr. Davila was standing near the street corner, straddling his bike and making a cell phone call. The motorist was seen driving aggressively and recklessly in the neighborhood. Mr. Davila called out, âNice way to drive your SUV!â as the motorist sped past. The motorist then stopped the vehicle, and is believed to have then put his SUV into reverse and then purposefully drove forcefully into Mr. Davila, and fled the scene. There was also reportedly a passenger in the vehicle. Mr. Davila was picked up by ambulance and brought to SF General. He was in the ICU for over a week, left with numerous serious injuries: a shattered jaw, a broken arm, a laceration to his face, and a sprained wrist. He was placed on a ventilator due to swelling in his airway, and later in the week underwent a seven-hour intensive surgery to correct his facial injuries; he now has five plates in his face and his jaw wired shut for the next 4-6 weeks. It is hoped that his tracheotomy will be removed the week of 1/3/06 and will be discharged to convalesce in the care of his friends. For those who want to make a donation to cover the mounting dental bills and medical costs, they can do so on http://www.cyclecide.com. Any checks can be written to J. Comford and mailed to: Help Spider Fund P.O. Box 740A 14th St., Slot #425 San Francisco, CA 94114 www.cyclecide.com +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Just last week here in DC an acquaintance of mine was very badly beaten with a Club (the auto security device). After yelling at a passing car which almost pinned him against the row of parked cars. He yelled out at the car which came to a screaching halt and came rusing back in reverse. He jumped off of his bike and out of the way only to regain his ballance just as his attacker came at him with the Club. The upside said my acquaintance, was that one of the passengers in the car stood by with a machete but chose not to use it. All extreme examples to be sure and I certainly don't condone holding one's tongue in all instances out of fear of such extremes. Still, it's good to always keep in mind, particularly if you are in the habit of speaking yours, to take a deep breath and excersize your best judgment. -Martin __________________________________________ Yahoo! DSL Something to write home about. Just $16.99/mo. or less. dsl.yahoo.com _______________________________________________ Bikies mailing list [email protected] http://www.danenet.org/mailman/listinfo/bikies
