I think the problem with the approach to these accidents is it is based on deciding whether to charge the driver or cyclist with something rather than the primary goal of accident investigation, which is to avoid further accidents.
There was a recent article in the Gazette about a study of the most dangerous intersections in Montreal for cyclists. Once again, another accident has occurred between a cyclist and a motor vehicle at an intersection.
Yet, what efforts are being made to improve safety at intersections? This link offers some solutions:
http://bikeunion.to/protected-bike-lanes/intersections-driveways
Perhaps something as simple as painting the extension of the bike lane through the intersection would alert motorists to use caution.
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