Final thoughts on texting case




As the old axiom goes, “Two sets of eyes are always better than one.” In California, bicyclists travel in the same direction as motorized traffic, and since bicyclists do not have eyes in the back of their head, only one person is looking.

In the Calabasas accident, neither driver was looking out for the other, so neither could take evasive action, resulting in the death of Mr. Olin.

Also, the three feet of separation rule would not have helped in this case.

If the bicyclist was traveling against traffic, meeting the motorized traffic eye-to-eye, as vehicles do on a two-lane highways, perhaps the accident could have been avoided.

John Dalrymple

Westlake Village

Last week’s letters indicated a strong sentiment against the ruling about Dep. Andrew Wood, who killed Milt Olin while on duty.

It took forever for this ruling to come out. In light of public sentiment, I believe the prosecutor’s office should take the facts to the Los Angeles County Criminal Grand Jury. Let them decide if the prosecutor’s decision holds water.

It will be absolutely disgusting if Andrew Wood escapes punishment while the county (we taxpayers) end up paying a multimillion dollar civil penalty.

How little character and integrity the sheriff’s department has when they, to a man, circle the wagons and say Wood did nothing wrong. That reflects on each and every member of the department from top to bottom.

Glen Wilcox

Oak Park

How can technology designed to be so helpful, productive and convenient also be so dangerous? Depends how it is used.

Operating a computer or operating a cellphone and operating a car at the same time is a bad idea, and the consequences are tragic.

Chuck Levin

Westwood Village



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