Read the article. It does not say if a car hit the bikes - so I presume so. Riders die when cars are involved.
I don't subscribe to that dayglow garbage.
I watch out for myself by actively watching out for myself.
In traffic I sometimes switch on the hazards as flashing lights are easy to see.
"May all your traffic lights be green and none of your curves have oncoming semis in them." Rocky, American Biker.
"Those that give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety." Benjamin Franklin, 18th C.
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