Cyclist Gets Citation In Viral video
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Cyclist Gets Citation In Viral video

I don’t usually go for follow-up stories, but this one’s just too good to pass up. Last week, we covered the saga of Gary Peacock—a 72-year-old, self-righteous, road-raging “Karen” who decided to take matters into his own hands after a supposed near-miss with a 22-year-old named Pierce Kempton in Park City, Utah. And oh, how the tables turned.

To recap: Peacock was riding his bike when Kempton passed him on the way to meet a friend at a skate park. Kempton parked his car, and that’s when Peacock, apparently seeing his chance for confrontation, approached him, refusing to let him leave his vehicle. Peacock even called 911, accusing Kempton of “almost hitting” him and trying to flee. Meanwhile, Kempton—far calmer than most of us would be—just wanted out of the situation, literally saying, “I want to escape.”

Peacock, though, was having none of it. Instead of backing off, he escalated the situation by holding Kempton in place and even laid hands on him—battery, anyone? He essentially detained Kempton against his will, making it a case of false imprisonment.

All of this while proudly rocking his bike helmet, a true symbol of his inflated self-righteousness. It’s the kind of behavior that leaves you wondering: why are so many of these self-appointed traffic vigilantes always decked out in spandex and safety gear like they’re leading a parade of entitlement?

When Peacock called the cops, thinking he was going to play the hero, things took a deliciously ironic turn. The police arrived, took stock of the situation, and—wait for it—cited Peacock for his behavior. Kempton, the guy who was just trying to mind his own business, had his citation dismissed after his dashcam footage was reviewed by the City Attorney.

Turns out, Kempton was cool as a cucumber under the circumstances, while Peacock earned himself a $160 fine for being, well, a pompous jerk.

Written by [email protected] - October 23, 2024