Unsafe lane change takes down motor cop
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Unsafe lane change takes down motor cop
My guess is she didn't see the "Jersey Barrier" lane divider coming up util the last second. She's an idiot and he's a lucky rider!
https://nypost.com/2022/02/06/video-...ylce-accident/
https://nypost.com/2022/02/06/video-...ylce-accident/
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Lucky cop, adrenalen got him up walking for a bit. But then his brain kicked in, sick pay, insurance claim, retirement, lol. Glad he's ok, nobody deserves a hit like that.
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Broad daylight in good weather. It's dangerous out there.
May he have a full recovery and may the lane-changer be mindful of motorcycles for the rest of her life ... her and anyone watching this video.
May he have a full recovery and may the lane-changer be mindful of motorcycles for the rest of her life ... her and anyone watching this video.
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With all the experience a motor cop has on a bike, it is truly a matter of time. A full recovery and I hope he gets back on and rides.
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She needs her license revoked for life. She didn't even hit the brakes 'til after she hit the LEO. Probably didn't even know anything was there 'til she hit him. Dumb bitch.
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Probably looking at her damn phone. LEO's should be enforcing the hell out of unlawful phone use while driving (texting is, of course, the worst use), to protect themselves and the rest of us. WAY too many drivers just don't get it and endanger others constantly. Drives me crazy!
Prayers for the injured officer.
Prayers for the injured officer.
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You asked how to avoid that incident? Using MSF looking ahead 2,4 &12 seconds the officer should have noticed the narrowing lanes, the SUV passing on the right and anticipated the possibility. By slowing or moving in closer to the other officers it might have been avoided. You can't ride as if others won't be stupid or careless. In addition to riding defensively the rider must take offensive action placing the bike in a safer position. Now he was somewhat trapped in the formation. But he was on the outside and did have the ability to slow down if necessary.
Easy for me to say looking at it after the fact. I'm happy he appears to not be injured too bad.
Easy for me to say looking at it after the fact. I'm happy he appears to not be injured too bad.
