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Monthly Archives: October 2011

Oct

Statement from the Burke Family

With permission from the Burke family, I am posting the family’s statement to the the court during the Burke sentencing hearing that took place at 11:30 am this morning, October 18, 2011. The Burke Family Victim Impact Statement By Paul Burke Eight months ago I gave a eulogy to celebrate my brother’s life. Although Matt’s [...]

Oct

DRIVER SENTENCED TO JAIL AND MUST FORFEIT LICENSE

Comments: 0 | Category: Bike Law Cases, South Carolina Bike Law, Uncategorized

At 1:00 pm today, the driver who killed Matt Burke was sentenced to 90 days in jail, 5 years of probation, and forfeited his driver’s license.

Oct

S.C. DRIVER CONVICTED OF FELONY FOR KILLING CYCLIST

Comments: 13 | Category: Bicycle Advocacy, South Carolina Bike Law, Uncategorized

BREAKING NEWS: Monday, October 17, 2011, Aiken, South Carolina The driver who killed cyclist Dr. Matthew Burke pled guilty to felony manslaughter just after 3 p.m. and was sent to jail by an Aiken Circuit Court Judge. On October 1, 2010, on a straight road in broad daylight in Beech Island, South Carolina, driver Daniel [...]

Oct

Charleston Bike Advocacy Ride on the Greenway

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If you are in Charleston this weekend, come to the Tour de Tomato on Sunday am. Especially if you are looking for a great ride with kids. Details: Tour de Tomato – 9AM this Sunday 10/16 Sponsored by EarthFare Bring out the whole family for this great fun ride/walk! Perfect fall weather is in the [...]

Oct

Important New Maryland Bike Law

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Like South Carolina and Georgia, Maryland has recently updated its Bicycle Law offering much more legal protection for cyclists. If you have questions, contact Maryland Bike Lawyer Peter Wilborn: peter@bikelaw.com Read the press coverage here.

Oct

Bike Law featured in Charleston Magazine

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Charleston Mag published a great piece (written by the amazing Sandy Lang) about the state of bike advocacy in Charleston, featuring some comments from South Carolina Bike Lawyer Peter Wilborn: “Charleston-based attorney Peter Wilborn is frustrated. The founder of Bikelaw says he’s one of the few attorneys in the country to focus full-time on cases [...]