From: Nashville Bicycle Lounge
http://www.newschannel5.com/story/17389680/father-struck-killed-during-family-bicycle-ride.These children watched their father die in front of their eyes, and no charges were filed.
This is wrong.
Please help us take this viral.
I have offered this:
The Nashville Bicycle Lounge will fully sponsor a memorial ride. We will supply a bicycle for the Ghost Bike. We will also be happy to tow the bicycle. The only contingent is that the ride begins and ends in the street in front of the residence of the person who killed Stacey Floyd.
From the article:
The incident happened just after 7 p.m. on Oak Hill Road in Coffee County.
Officials from the Tennessee Highway Patrol said that a family of five was riding bicycles on Oak Hill road when 40-year-old Stacey Floyd was struck and killed by a vehicle. Investigators said that there is no shoulder on this road and they believe the driver’s sight was limited due to the sun.
Keep the rubber side down out there, folks.
There has been a fund set up for my sister’s family if any of you would like to help with that:
People interested in helping the family of Stacey Floyd can make a donation at any area U.S. Bank. For more information about the fund you can call the Manchester branch of U.S. Bank at 931-728-1002.
I asked my sister if she knew about you guys wanting to do this ride and she said she doesn’t like the idea of it ending up at her house. She fully supports a ride that honors his life and helps make the roads safer for cyclists, pedestrians, runners. I thought you might be interested in knowing how she feels about it. My 2nd comment was in anger and frustration over the fact that I strongly feel this tragedy could’ve been completely avoided.
I mean she doesn’t like the idea of it ending up at the driver’s house.
Hi Carrie,
It’d be a good idea to set up a PayPal account, that way, we ‘off shore’ types could help as well.