Dear editor:

Although I agree that something needs to be done in Queenston to curb drivers who are not considerate of the mostly narrower roads, these roads also being uneven, etc., I think there also is a much bigger problem with cyclists.

It appears Louise Leyland might have been walking into the sun heading west on that Sunday afternoon when she was struck and killed.

There is absolutely no reason why the cyclist could not have seen her as the cyclist was heading south.

I wonder if this cyclist was riding head down in the general racing position of many cyclists. Now right there is the problem. This racing position is common along the Niagara Parkway as well as the side roads leading to the Parkway.

We are constantly aware of this as we head out of our driveway. Some of these cyclists actually give a light wave as they speed past while I wait, but many do not acknowledge my presence as I wait for them, as they might not even have noticed me.

They are often also seen not stopping at stop signs either. If the cyclist who struck Louise Leyland was indeed travelling in a racing position than I see a strong possibility that charges should be laid.

If he was not in a racing position, then there is also a real problem as to why this happened.

It has nothing to do with the road conditions and the speed of vehicles, even though I agree a solution needs to be implemented for this quaint, yet important little village.

Rest in peace, Louise and to the cyclist, accident or not, it’s a hard lesson.

Susan Pohorly
NOTL