It was Potter's fault for failing to yield the right-of way, but he wasn't cited. "Typically, we don't do investigations when there are no injuries," Schmautz said. He didn't know the make of the other car involved.

There were no injuries or citations, according to police.

At the risk of being obtuse, how in the world can all these statements be reconciled?

If there was no investigation by the police, where does Schmautz come up with the details he cites about the crash? How does he know what happened without an investigation of some sort? Who pays for the damage and does the payment include anything to keep a description of the incident out of the news? If police "know" Potter was at fault, why wouldn't they cite him? Isn't there a traffic light at that intersection?

Of course, Potter will have to file an accident report with the State within 72 hours if the damage to the either vehicle was over $1500 and either vehicle had to be towed from the scene. I hope Potter doesn't forget since he's already "moved on" (barf). I wonder if Schmautz' "non-investigation" source included these details. I wonder if accident reports are public record.

I'd just love to hear an account from the "victim".

Wouldn't you?

I'd just love to hear an account from the "victim".
Wouldn't you?

Answer: Nope.

Sounds like Schmautz is talking out his a** on this (check the comments). Failing to yield the right-of-way is Schmautzspeak for blowing a red light? I'll sure take him at his word on his next "official explanation". Marked crosswalks, bike lanes and all the trimmings at that intersection. Four officers and no "investigation"? And ya gotta love the revision of Doussard's quote - a little too blithe with the "moved on" in the Zero, methinks - how about "...then went straight to work"? for WillyWeek.

Typical.

Unfortunately.

PS, Since the bike gang can get motorists fined, even if the city declines to prosecute them, maybe Tommy needs a ticket, after all.