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Unsafe Conditions Which Have Led to Tragedy

580 lane
Site of the horrible 9/24/2006 accident which killed one young father and paralyzed another when a car drifted into the so-called bike lane. photo by Craig Murray
Read the Contra Costa Times Article "Bike path along I-580 seen as 'death trap' for cyclists"
Read the e-mail reports from the family more>>

Carlson death scene
Location of Laura Casey's shocking death in pitch black darkeness. News coverage reverberated across the USA.
photo by Craig Murray

Laura Casey map
The approximate spot where Laura Casey was killed is marked with a black circle. Laura was travelling south on Carlson Blvd.from 22nd St. She traversed the Carlson overpass (shown in magenta), continued under the Bart Bridge, and was approaching Ohio Street.

Laura Casey 2
Street corner memorial tribute to cyclist Laura Casey
photo by David Moore

Lara Casey 1
Carlson & Ohio looking northwest
photo by David Moore