Bent handlebar
Ruined!
The 28-year-old female driver had just finished her workout at the gym. She looked right, and then left; and claimed she saw nothing. She took her foot off of her car brakes, and went forward. Unfortunately, Camille and her bike were in her path. The car hit Camille's left thigh and knocked her off of the bike. She broke her fall with her hand, but her helmet flew off. When she hit the ground, she also slid AWAY from the bike. This was a miracle - an act of mercy from God - as it spared her from serious injury because the bike ended up under the car's front wheels. She'll definitely need a new bike. She was sore, bruised, scraped, and scratched. She felt shaken. She even felt guilty. But, she was ALIVE!
Cars screeched to a halt and concerned people ran to the scene. The stupid/in-attentive driver was hysterical and weepy, raising her own heart rate to 158 beats/minute (she was wearing a monitor on her wrist). The police and paramedics were there within minutes. By the time of my arrival, things had calmed down. The driver was issued a ticket for hitting a pedestrian (a $140 fee), and we got copies of the paramedics' and police reports. Camille refused transport to a hospital.
ETA: This morning, Camille was stiff and still in pain.
The guilty party must have had a restless night. She must have alerted her insurance company as a representative called us for more information.
I feel a need for closure.
Stay tuned.
