Recent Streetsblog CHICAGO posts about Bobby Cann

A Key Hearing in the Bobby Cann Case Is Coming Up on Tuesday

By John Greenfield | Aug 8, 2015 | 2 Comments

According to a source, a staffer from the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Victim-Witness Program said a hearing this Tuesday in the case against the driver who killed cyclist Bobby Cann will be crucial and requested that as many people as possible attend. On the evening of May 29, 2013, Cann, 26, was biking from work […]

Homicide Charge Dropped in Cann Case; Driver Still May Get Stiff Sentence

By John Greenfield | Jul 28, 2015 | 2 Comments

At a hearing on Friday, a judge dismissed reckless homicide charges against Ryne San Hamel, the driver who fatally struck cyclist Bobby Cann while allegedly drunk and speeding. While this decision represents a setback in the case against San Hamel, he is still charged with aggravated DUI resulting in a death, which carries a potentially […]

Quinn Talks Good Game On Active Transportation, But Does He Deliver?

By Steven Vance | Oct 28, 2014 | 42 Comments

Governor Pat Quinn, who is up for re-election next week, shared warm words about sustainable transportation with the Active Transportation Alliance in response to their candidate questionnaire [PDF]. His words haven’t always been matched by actions from his five-year-old administration — but unlike opponent Bruce Rauner, at least he’s talking to advocates. Quinn’s written response stated […]

Driver in Bobby Cann Case Hires High-Paid Celebrity Lawyer

By John Greenfield | Oct 22, 2014 | 47 Comments

Ryne San Hamel, the driver accused of fatally striking bicyclist Bobby Cann while drunk and speeding, has retained attorney Sam Adam Jr., whose previous clients include ex-governor Rod Blagojevich and R&B star R. Kelly. Adam also served on the defense team for Carnell Fitzpatrick, the driver who intentionally ran over and killed Chicago cyclist Thomas […]

An Update on the Bobby Cann Case

By John Greenfield | Sep 10, 2014 | 1 Comment

The family of fallen cyclist Robert “Bobby” Cann flew in from the East Coast to attend a hearing last week in the criminal case against motorist Ryne San Hamel, who allegedly struck Cann while drunk and speeding. At the hearing, the assistant state’s attorney said she plans to have an expert examine San Hamel’s car […]

Updates in Bobby Cann, Hector Avalos Cases

By John Greenfield | Apr 16, 2014 | 5 Comments

Hearings were recently held for the cases of Robert “Bobby” Cann and Hector Avalos, two Chicago cyclists who were killed by allegedly drunk drivers in separate incidents last year. Each case continues to progress slowly. On the evening of May 29, Cann, 26, was riding from work at the nearby Groupon offices when motorist Ryne […]

Video Shows Bobby Cann Crash Happened at the Intersection

By John Greenfield | Mar 6, 2014 | No Comments

View Larger Map The crash site from the driver’s perspective. Security camera footage recently obtained by the State’s Attorney’s Office shows that motorist Ryne San Hamel fatally struck cyclist Robert “Bobby” Cann at the intersection of Clybourn and Larrabee, according to victim advocate Sharon Johnson. Previously the authorities did not know if the crash happened […]

At Memorial for Bobby Cann, Word That IDOT Will Allow Protected Bike Lane

By Steven Vance | Oct 25, 2013 | 2 Comments

More than 75 people stood at Clybourn Avenue and Larrabee Street this afternoon to see the unveiling of Honorary Bobby Cann Way. Cann was riding his bike near the site on May 29, when he was struck and killed by Ryne San Hamel, driving drunk with a BAC of 0.127. This section of Clybourn is ideal for […]

Judge Turns Down San Hamel’s Request to Get His Car Back – For Now

By John Greenfield | Oct 9, 2013 | 14 Comments

At a court hearing on Monday, Judge William Hooks denied a request by Ryne San Hamel, 28, the driver who allegedly struck and killed bicyclist Bobby Cann, 25, while drunk and speeding, to get his impounded Mercedes back. However, San Hamel may be able to reclaim his car after the next hearing on Friday, November […]

Driver Who Killed Bobby Cann Asked Judge For His Mercedes Back

By John Greenfield | Oct 2, 2013 | 33 Comments

At a September 23 court hearing, Ryne San Hamel, 28, who allegedly struck and killed bicyclist Bobby Cann, 25, while drunk and speeding, requested that the state give him back his impounded Mercedes, according to victim advocate Sharon Johnson. Prior to the hearing, the summary suspension of San Hamel’s driver’s license was rescinded, Johnson said. […]

Cann Family Lawyer: We Need to Challenge the Culture of Dangerous Driving

By John Greenfield | Aug 9, 2013 | 7 Comments

The arraignment for Ryne San Hamel, the driver who fatally struck cyclist Bobby Cann, took place last Friday morning at the Cook County Courthouse at 26th and California. On May 29, San Hamel, 28, had a blood-alcohol content of .127 and was driving his Mercedes sedan at 50 mph when he struck Cann, 25, on […]

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