Ouch. Just ouch.
How many more statistics does it take before stricter measures are taken to ensure that drivers learn to watch for bikes? That should be a double manslaughter case or something. Cyclists DIE because of careless automobile operators.

I have seen that cigarrette butt deal too many times to count. All it takes is a stiff gust to get that airborne (or it already is), and get it caught under your helmet. Then you have a very dangerous situation on hand.

People rarely think of the consequences of their actions.