I live right off that road as well. Ride it almost daily. We've probably waved to each other at some point

I hate merging traffic patterns. Even worse there now with the construction going on. I usually get over into the left lane soon as I can, then I don't have to worry about finding a space at the end. The stop light you mentioned, must be the one next to the Marathon gas station? He must of pulled up next to you in the left turn lane, what an ass.

Lots of trucks that look like 95-97 WHITE FORD EXPLORERs Will keep an eye out for it though.

That road is a posted 35mph, of course the flow of traffic is usually 40-45mph.

I think your lucky that the guy took off. He probably either didn't have a license and/or maybe no insurance. Usually the one who did the rear-ending is assumed guilty, even if it was the front vehicles "fault". Glad you didn't get a ticket out of it.

Is the bike still rideable? Did you have collision coverage?

Very glad it didn't turn out worse!