RIP

I respectfully disagree with your comment that "no matter what the car is at fault." You and I know we're practically invisible on a bike, and to think otherwise is irresponsible. As a rider you have to look out for yourself, don't take it for granted that anyone else is. The main reason I disagree is because with the speeds a bike is capable of, a bike can cover 3 football fields in the time it takes for a car driver to check for vehicles in the right away. IF (don't want to assume) the rider was speeding excessively, it would be nearly impossible to a) see him, b) judge their rate of closure, c) make a correct assessment of right of way.

I know we have a lot of moron drivers that pull out in front of bikes...it's happened to us all. But it's simply not fair to always blame the driver or the rider. We simply don't know all the facts. If the tables were turned and your significant other (who most definitely knows to watch for bikes) pulled a U turn into the path of a bike speeding - you would no doubt see this much differently and be pissed at the rider for speeding excessively. All I'm saying is keep an open mind - and do your part to keep it safe.