Last night I was riding my bike home from work on Harbor Ave, about 1/4 mile past Westside Bike, when I hit something on the road when I was brushed back (not provided with that 3′ that the law provides for) by a car. I wiped out going about 20mph.
Behind that lead car was 4 other cars. Now, my wipeout was pretty visibly startling since I wear a lime green jacket, my bike has lights on it, etc. IT had to be noticeable to the other drivers that I was laying on the ground entangled with my bike. No one stopped to see if I was alright. Not one. Fortunately, except for some holes in my tights and in every layer I was wearing on my torso, I sustained only a deep gash in my knee and some road rash.
So thanks, West Seattle residents. Your kindness and empathy for others knows no bounds!