[Durham INC] Fwd: Bike Durham statement about the death of Matt Simpson

[bonita green]

This is an email that I've never wanted to write...

We are deeply saddened at the tragic news that Matt Simpson died Friday
after being hit while bike riding with his wife and two young children last
Sunday. We are angry at the driver, Omari Newsom, who crashed into Matt and
then drove away from the scene after removing the bike from under his car.
And we are fed up with the officials at legislature, NCDOT, and the City
who have not done enough to keep us all safe while walking and biking on
Durham streets.

This tragedy is not isolated. On average every 16 days someone is killed or
seriously injured while walking or biking in Durham. Unfortunately, it is
often difficult to find out details about the victims and their families'
interests. Through neighbors, we have been connected with Matt's widow and
know that she wants Matt's memory honored with the placement of a ghost
bike at the site where he was killed. We will follow up soon with details
about the ghost bike event and how you can get involved to make our streets
safe for everyone.

Here are links to two media stories about what happened:
https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/article263536723.html
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https://www.wral.com/durham-police-search-for-hit-and-run-driver-after-bicyclist-crash/20368469/
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(from last Monday)

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Sadly,

[image: John's signature]

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be a kind human
Bonita Green
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