sad to hear of someone getting badly hurt, but, if i recall correctly, there is a pedestrian crossing at this junction. if it was working properly, and being used properly, then either the pedestrian, or the motorcyclist must have ignored a red man or light. this is a very sad way to learn a valuable lesson. if a crossing is available, then use it.

I hope she makes a full recovery, never nice nomatte rwho's to blame.

davyboy wrote:
sad to hear of someone getting badly hurt, but, if i recall correctly, there is a pedestrian crossing at this junction. if it was working properly, and being used properly, then either the pedestrian, or the motorcyclist must have ignored a red man or light. this is a very sad way to learn a valuable lesson. if a crossing is available, then use it.

I cant see how you can possiably know that having deserted Brighton for 'grubby' Abingdon

Whilst I can't comment on the immediate case until more information is put forth, I will say that I was on a bus today and noted that the driver (who was not speeding) had to sound the horn 3 times to alert people to the fact they were in the path of the vehicle. One pedestrian even thought it okay to run across the road in the path of an ambulance sounding its siren. These people were not children, they were all between 20 and 50yrs old. I see this sort of thing every time I am in the town and wonder why people dont use the crossings.

If you look at the picture of where the road was closed you will see the accident happened south of the crossing. I understand traffic was diverted up Richmond Place so the pedestrian was probably taking her life in here hands by trying to cross away from the pedestrian crossing. Seems to be happening more and more these days where people think if they cross in front of traffic they won't get hit.

I wish the pedestrain a speedy recovery and hope the motorcyclist wasn't too traumatised by the incident.

I cant see how you can possiably know that having deserted Brighton for 'grubby' Abingdon

Yeah and Brighton isnt at all grubby is it?

I saw the accident and have given a statement, as a pedestrian and a driver all I ask is that people try to be a little more considerate to your fellow road users, And Jackie I hope you make a full recovery.Oh and the little SH*T who was using his phone camera to video I hope you Never have a loved one who gets hurt in public

Arther Daley wrote:

davyboy wrote:
sad to hear of someone getting badly hurt, but, if i recall correctly, there is a pedestrian crossing at this junction. if it was working properly, and being used properly, then either the pedestrian, or the motorcyclist must have ignored a red man or light. this is a very sad way to learn a valuable lesson. if a crossing is available, then use it.

I cant see how you can possiably know that having deserted Brighton for 'grubby' Abingdon

i know brighton very well having lived there for most of my 46 years, so i am fully qualified to make a comment. i am aware of this junction and its location.