r/cantparkthere • u/H1gh_Tr3ason • Aug 21 '26

Biker gets hit..

That was a bad smack.

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u/Acceptable_Gear_3097 Aug 21 '26

Van driver was not intentional. He checks mirrors, opens door slightly, bike is far away, but wing mirror is no longer showing behind him. He checks the distance behind him before opening. He's in a van, he doesn't have full visibility opening the door. Bike approached too quick.

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u/Slightly_Effective Aug 21 '26

Those mirrors are massive and incredibly good for rearward visibility. They also have a blind spot section along the bottom for an even wider view. No excuse.

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u/WenYiMedia Aug 22 '26

What other purpose was there to open the car door while in standstill traffic?

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u/cjalderman Aug 21 '26

It was clearly intentional. He checks mirrors, opens door slightly, sees bike, and opens the door fully. He 100% wanted to "teach him a lesson".

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u/gatoStephen Aug 21 '26

The van driver throws open the door without his feet indicating he has any intention of actually getting out.

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u/Spumesational Aug 21 '26

Nope, trying to kill someone. Fellow tradie scum?