TrueTexan

Hello. Not sure where to post this or if it's even allowed. But my cousin, and two of her friends, were training for upcoming marathons/iron man comps this morning on their bicycles and a silver Lexus sedan, late model, driver hit all three, sending my cousin flying many feet and causing severe injuries. The perp's passenger-side mirror broke off, which the police now have and are trying to track the car through it. This happened at E. Riggs Road and S. Val Vista Dr., Chandler, Arizona. Will post more info on the Lexus as I get it. Hoping to wrap this travesty up soon to keep anyone else from suffering at the hands of an irresponsible person. If you know Arizonans, please reach out. Thanks.

bitkahuna

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Really sorry to hear and sounds to me like police will figure it out, i hope!

mmarshall

Hope they catch the perpetrator, but, more important, for the safe and successful healing for all of the injured. Will offer up prayers for them.

Probably some moron with his/her eyes and hands looking down at the cell-phone/texting, instead of watching the road like they should be doing. It has become a true epidemic.

TrueTexan

Thanks bikahuna and mmarshall. No good updates yet - cousin still in hospital and no word on whether they are any closer to finding the perp. I did, however, just update description of the car. I am hoping that some of our Arizonans will see the comment and maybe be able to identify or provide tips. I've also suggested that the police monitor passenger-side mirror purchases from dealerships, though I know it's a longshot. But if it is a newer Lexus, that tells me that they are going to want it repaired RIGHT.

E46CT

I think it's more likely they were under the influence. If you're texting and you hit someone, then you've earned yourself a citation and at fault for the accident. Someone in a newer Lexus has insurance so it's not a matter of money at that point. If you're under the influence and hit someone, then it's a whole nother world of hurt for that person. Was this early morning?

Of course it could be anything, but I think people that do this are usually running for a bigger reason.

What kind of mirror was it? post some pics if you can. Maybe we can ID the car and then people in that area may have spotted a car w/ a broken mirror. Should post to Reddit too under the subreddit for that city. People band together and accomplish good things

Blaze876

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I disagree. Most people don't know the law. Person could also think the person he hit could have died then it would be a manslaughter charge. Hope op finds the driver.

bagwell

Maybe put ARIZONA in the thread title??? it might help.

Hope they find the idiot.

bitkahuna

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good idea. Done.

agreed

TrueTexan

Thanks for the great suggestions. It happened around 6:15 a.m. Will see if I can get more info on the car and can then look it up and post a pic. That early in the morning would more likely be texting or phone call rather than under the influence. I'll have my daughter post it on Reddit and I appreciate the change in title, since I was going to have to figure out how to do that! Again, thanks for the great suggestions.

FrankReynoldsCPA

How's your cousin doing?

RX469

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How's your cousin and her 2 friends recovering?

TrueTexan

My cousin's clavical was broken into eight pieces - she had surgery today. She will probably never compete in Iron Man again, as she is in her 60's and it will be a long road to recovery. The other ladies were knocked in a ditch, whereas my cousin took a direct hit and sent flying down the road. Would REALLY like to catch the coward that did this. No success by police as yet. Thanks to all for the prayers and well wishes.

mmarshall

Thanks for the update...and rest assured, she is going to get more prayers.