Missed Connection

So for those of you that did not see this, a biker recently posted the following story on the Charleston Craigslist "Missed Connections":

Dear elderly gentleman in the burgundy car who nearly killed me this morning at the intersection of King and Queen Streets,

I wish we had a missed connection, but the front of your car and my leg and bike had a quite strong connection this morning. I'm still feeling that connection.

Judging by your age (mid-60s?) and the large glasses you wore, I'm guessing you don't see as well as you did in your younger years. That's fine. It happens to all of us. Hell, I'm 23, and I have pretty poor vision already. But, maybe you should considered heeding with a little more caution while driving? Here are my observations on where you could improve:

1) King Street is one way. You probably should go the right way.

2) Just because you don't see a traffic light at an intersection, this doesn't mean you can roll right thru over the speed limit. There was no light for people coming from your direction, because the city felt no need to include a light for those of you who choose to go do the wrong way down a one-way street. If you had gone the right way, you might have noticed the light was red for you on King and green for those of us going down Queen Street.

3) Since a keen sense of vision does appear to allude you, I'm not sure if you noticed the traffic cones, heavy traffic barrier, the multiple brightly-colored signs with the words "Road Closed" on them, 15+ construction workers, and 5 or so multi-ton construction equipment, but you somehow also managed to drive (in the wrong direction no less!) through a construction zone with half of the street missing in your quest to make this the worst Thursday of my life. Maybe I am selling your vision short, as this is quite a feat. I was too busy trying to brake and not fall under your car to notice the construction workers' faces, but I bet they were equally impressed with your brazen confidence in your driving ability.

4) When you hit a person on a bike after you go the wrong direction down a one-way street, speed through a red light, and violate all the laws of common sense by driving on a street closed for construction, you probably should stop and at least ask if the biker is ok. Throwing your arms up and like it was my fault you nearly make me road kill was not your best moment. Neither was immediately driving away and leaving me in a sobbing, shaking heap in the road. If you had stopped, I might have considered you a kind-hearted, older gentleman who just got confused. Now I think you're a jackass.

I was in too much shock to look at your plates or ask anyone if they had gotten them. I'm afraid I won't be able to follow up on our connection. If you happen to read this, you owe me a serious apology, a new bike, and a promise you will never drive near the mile stretch between my house or work again.

Hugs, The girl you left crying and limping at Queen and King Streets

Here is the digitel story covering the post:
http://www.thedigitel.com/top-stories/cyclist-wishes-missed-connection-elderly-driver-2989-0211