We have just moved to Tucson, Arizona ... GREAT climate (albeit a little warm this time of year), terrific people, and some great culture. It is NOT the place to be, however, if you are hit by a truck on your bicycle. It appears the Tucson police do not care for cyclists. Police Department and local EMTs left this man bleeding and confused following a collision with a truck on Friday. Head wounds, massive bleeding, and confusion evidently do not add up to an injury serious enough to merit an ambulance. They left him ALONE, standing there, for his wife to pick up. (I'm Wifey, BTW.) We spent a fair amount of time becoming aquainted with the University Hospital, where medical care was excellent. More on this in future posts. Blogger Wifey is not a happy camper!
All I can say is wow!!! I can't believe that they left him on the side of the road for him to get picked up. All I have to say to the Tucson Police, "thanks for serving and protecting".
Posted by: Rick Marnon, Howell | December 12, 2007 at 03:02 PM