On Friday, 13 March 2015, a ride, vigil and Die-In was held in conjunction with the Cyclist’s Defence Fund to remember Michael Mason who was killed in a crash on Regent Street a year earlier.
Mick was hit from behind by a car on 25 February 2014 and died in hospital 19 days later. The ride and vigil remembered not just Mick but also the many other people who have lost their lives on London’s roads and across the UK.
Further information from the inquest can be found in this article by Martin Porter: Inquest into death of Michael Mason
If anyone would like to donate to the Cyclist’s Defence Fund to assist with the case for Mick Mason, please text BIKE 38 and the amount you wish to donate, to 70070
eg “BIKE 38 £20” to 70070
Donations are also accepted online at https://www.justgiving.com/justiceformichael
Thank Yous
Cyclists’ Defense Fund… Tweet:
Thanks to everyone who has already donated to #justice4michael appeal https://www.justgiving.com/justiceformichael #stopkillingcyclists
Nicola Branch…
Thank you to everyone who came along tonight, particularly all the speakers, and especially to Mick’s daughter Anna Tatton Brown - a very powerful and moving speech. Also thank you again to the Met police who stopped the traffic, esp Seargent Paul Findlater who made sure all his officers took their caps off during the 2 minutes silence.
The coup of the night being so very welcome at All Souls Church, where we had great food, listened to wonderful Jazz music and our vigil and die-in and the message to make the roads safer for all, young and old, was incorporated into the sermon.
Thank you.
Media
CTC
- Police U-turn on prosecution in Michael Mason case
- Vigil to mark anniversary of Michael Mason’s death
- Victims and campaigners invited to justice manifesto launch [on 18 March]
Cyclists’ Defence Fund
- Police U-turn on prosecution in Michael Mason case
- Vigil to mark anniversary of Michael Mason’s death
Evening Standard
- Dead cyclist’s family win review over driver who killed dad on Regent Street
- 2014: Family release hospital photograph of cyclist killed after Regent Street crash as warning to motorists
Road.cc
Videos
DrMorocho- Die-In On Regents Street In Memory Of Michael Mason #StopKillingCyclists @StopKillingCycl
Speeches
Anna Tatton-Brown
Listen: Audio recording by ‘veloevol remote’ of Anna Tatton-Brown
Caroline Russell
Extract from We are not equal in the risks we face - speech at the vigil for Mick Mason 13th March…
I spent my evening yesterday at the location of another road death, quietly contemplating with others all that is wrong with our streets and the miserable lack of UK road justice.
The police chose not to charge the driver and didn’t consult with the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) before making their decision.The event last night was organised by Stop Killing Cyclists and the Cyclists Defence Fund (CDF). The latter are helping Mick Mason’s family to get answers from the police as to why they didn’t discuss the case with the CPS and are thinking about possibly carrying out a private prosecution of the driver. The CDF has launched a fundraising appeal to ensure there are sufficient funds in the event that a private prosecution is needed.
Pictures
Gosia Cyganowsa…
Joe Dunckley…
For more of Joe’s photos, please see his website: COTCH DOT NET
Brenda Puech…
Footnotes…
Original Facebook event listing is HERE.
Person on motorcycle confronts protesters.
And thanks to that lady who tried to talk sense to the crazy LTDA chap.