Cyclist severely injured after being hit at Galloping Goose trail crossing
“We go about our lives and we just spin a lot of the times and we’re not thinking about the impact of our actions and sometimes it really just takes a second for a bad thing to happen,” said Staples. “I think people need to slow down, life is short, and I’m sure the person who hit me is also quite devastated.” At about 7:25 a.m. on Dec. 4, Staples, an experienced cyclist in full safety gear including reflective helmet and clothing, was hit by a motor vehicle at a marked crossing designated for bicycles. She rode from Oak Bay on her electric bike along the region’s trails –...