The attorney representing a Santa Clara County sheriff's deputy who struck and killed two competitive bicyclists in Cupertino said Wednesday that the officer had worked a lengthy shift the day before and that fatigue may have been a factor in the crash.
The deputy is 27 years old. The two cyclists were 29 and 30 years old. Can you imagine? How horrible. So far, there aren't allegations of drugs or alcohol having been a factor in the accident. I hope it remains that way. I don't feel worse for any particular party in this matter than for another, but I do feel terribly for the deputy who will never, ever outlive the crushing emotional aftermath of this event. The whole thing is just sad. And even that word seems inadequate.
Perhaps 12 1/2 hours per shift is too long to expect from anyone - especially someone with such an important job and with so much at stake.
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