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Suspect in cyclist’s death should have been in jail

Saturday, November 7, 2009

(Updated 3:00 am)

I never knew the cyclist, Dave Sherman, who was tragically killed Oct. 24, but having attended his funeral, I wish I had. What a wonderful man Greensboro lost that day.

I would like to know why the person arrested in connection to this hit-and-run death, Grayson Dawson — who was driving with a revoked license, who was charged in 2003 with driving without a license, and who has pending charges from June 2007 for failure to appear in court — is not in jail. It seems as if some of “Greensboro’s Most Wanted” meet these kinds of criteria.

Something is seriously wrong with our legal system. Maybe if the law had been enforced, this accident could have been avoided. Why must we wait until someone is killed? Please don’t associate this situation with bike safety. Cyclists can follow every bike rule there is; however, no one stands a chance when someone crosses to the other lane and hits him head on.

Because of her, a family lost a dad, husband and friend.

Jean Ann Trull
Greensboro

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J.M.W.

November 7, 2009 - 10:04 am EST

It's tough to send a text with Lee Press On Nails and a beer in your hand.

elsoots

November 7, 2009 - 10:24 am EST

THE LAWS HAVE TO BE CHANGE. AND ENFORCED, she should be put in jail of two {2} days before she got out in bond. everone that dose something agant the law should spend time in jail defore thay get out on bond,[i got away this time and can the nexrt time]