I am the middle man in this situation... My mother (broken English Russian) late as usual rushes to drive my sister to practice. Pulls out from the grocery store and some how hits a bicyclist. Once she got out of the car to check on the bicyclist, she had supposedly smelt alcohol (not say it is or is not from the bicyclist). She helps the bicyclist (50 years old and Caucasian) , and for some odd apparent reason, she told the bicyclist she would return (1st mistake). She did in-fact return to the grocery store after dropping my sister off. I then received a call from my dad saying my mom is in jail for a hit and run. After my mom was released about 3 some hours from the call, I was told that there were no damage to either "vehicles" or individuals. This happened in Oregon.
From several hours of thinking, I am hoping my conclusion is correct. My conclusion is that the bicyclist had fallen due to being scared of the approaching vehicle. It is a natural reaction to flinch if someone was to punch you. Therefore when the bicyclist saw the car, he must of been scared and had fallen. Plus if he were to be under the influence, his capability of keeping his balance would be tremendously impacted. My mom couldn't of gone that fast anyways, she was leaving the grocery store to a road that has a max speed of 45. At the max she would of been going 10 mph. She now has a court trial. I was wondering if anyone had any ideas or any information. My main concern is, should/would the police had taken the Breathalyzer of the bicyclist. Should/would the police put on the report the condition of both the "vehicles" on the report. Cause if there were no damage on my mom's car, it therefore proves that she did not hit the bicyclist. If she is in-deed found guilty of the crime, what would be the maximum penalty/fine. I would be thankful for any comment/suggestions for this matter. Thank you for your time.
From several hours of thinking, I am hoping my conclusion is correct. My conclusion is that the bicyclist had fallen due to being scared of the approaching vehicle. It is a natural reaction to flinch if someone was to punch you. Therefore when the bicyclist saw the car, he must of been scared and had fallen. Plus if he were to be under the influence, his capability of keeping his balance would be tremendously impacted. My mom couldn't of gone that fast anyways, she was leaving the grocery store to a road that has a max speed of 45. At the max she would of been going 10 mph. She now has a court trial. I was wondering if anyone had any ideas or any information. My main concern is, should/would the police had taken the Breathalyzer of the bicyclist. Should/would the police put on the report the condition of both the "vehicles" on the report. Cause if there were no damage on my mom's car, it therefore proves that she did not hit the bicyclist. If she is in-deed found guilty of the crime, what would be the maximum penalty/fine. I would be thankful for any comment/suggestions for this matter. Thank you for your time.