Group ride tragedy!
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Group ride tragedy!
Hate to see something like this!
FORT WORTH
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Peter Mathews, FWFDFort Worth Fire responding to a fiery chain-reaction motorcycle crash Friday night.
At least 17 people were injured after a chain-reaction crash involving about 15 motorcycles on Interstate 35W in Fort Worth Friday night, according to police. Officials called the crash a "mass casualty incident."
The crash happened when the lead vehicle's tire blew out, leading to a chain-reaction crash, Fort Worth police believe.
According to fire officials, of the 17 people injured, 14 were transported to local hospitals, with some in critical condition. Three patients were treated at the scene.
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NBC DFWFort Worth Fire and Police respond to motorcycle crash on I-35 West in Fort Worth Friday night. The Fort Worth Fire Department said the crash occurred near Interstate 35 by the Chuck E. Cheese in the Presidio shopping center. Crews were dispatched to the incident just before 8:45 p.m., officials said. When they arrived on scene, officials said they saw several motorcycles engulfed in flames and multiple patients scattered around the roadway.
"For the duration of the event, 11 different fire apparatuses and 10 ambulances made the scene," the Fort Worth Fire Department said.
The southbound toll road was shut down for several hours following the crash.
FORT WORTH
At least 17 injured in chain-reaction motorcycle crash in Fort Worth, police say
About 15 motorcycles were involved in the crash, according to officials.
By Sara Hummadi Published April 19, 2025 Updated on April 20, 2025 at 12:15 am
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Peter Mathews, FWFDFort Worth Fire responding to a fiery chain-reaction motorcycle crash Friday night.At least 17 people were injured after a chain-reaction crash involving about 15 motorcycles on Interstate 35W in Fort Worth Friday night, according to police. Officials called the crash a "mass casualty incident."
The crash happened when the lead vehicle's tire blew out, leading to a chain-reaction crash, Fort Worth police believe.
According to fire officials, of the 17 people injured, 14 were transported to local hospitals, with some in critical condition. Three patients were treated at the scene.
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NBC DFWFort Worth Fire and Police respond to motorcycle crash on I-35 West in Fort Worth Friday night. The Fort Worth Fire Department said the crash occurred near Interstate 35 by the Chuck E. Cheese in the Presidio shopping center. Crews were dispatched to the incident just before 8:45 p.m., officials said. When they arrived on scene, officials said they saw several motorcycles engulfed in flames and multiple patients scattered around the roadway.
"For the duration of the event, 11 different fire apparatuses and 10 ambulances made the scene," the Fort Worth Fire Department said.
The southbound toll road was shut down for several hours following the crash.
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Apr 24, 2025, 09:03 AM
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Damn, that sucks. Thats just another reason I hate group rides. You never know how the guy next to you maintains his bike, and as evidenced in this case, something completely random and out of your control could end your life or put you in the hospital.
Then you have the knuckle heads who don't know how to ride, or they don't understand group riding etiquette and techniques, weaving in and out, yo-yo back and forth, or not maintaining their lane position. Or you get the idiots that pound alcohol at every stop then jump back on the bike and endanger everyone around them.
Nope. No thanks. Id rather spend my day cruising at my own pace, going where I want to go and stopping when I want to stop.
Then you have the knuckle heads who don't know how to ride, or they don't understand group riding etiquette and techniques, weaving in and out, yo-yo back and forth, or not maintaining their lane position. Or you get the idiots that pound alcohol at every stop then jump back on the bike and endanger everyone around them.
Nope. No thanks. Id rather spend my day cruising at my own pace, going where I want to go and stopping when I want to stop.
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Well wishes out for speedy and complete recoveries.
I hope they weren't doing anything stupid..
Yeah I get the blowout, but if they were very tight and weaving in and out of traffic, that could've compounded things..
Yeah I know BIG assumption....but ya never know....the rest of the story..
I hope they weren't doing anything stupid..
Yeah I get the blowout, but if they were very tight and weaving in and out of traffic, that could've compounded things..
Yeah I know BIG assumption....but ya never know....the rest of the story..
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Yea, I rarely ride in groups too, mainly because everyone seems to like being super close to me. I hate that. If I do I'm usually dead last so I can have full control over more issues that could crop up.
I hope everyone recovers from this.
I hope everyone recovers from this.
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Damn, that sucks. Thats just another reason I hate group rides. You never know how the guy next to you maintains his bike, and as evidenced in this case, something completely random and out of your control could end your life or put you in the hospital.
Then you have the knuckle heads who don't know how to ride, or they don't understand group riding etiquette and techniques, weaving in and out, yo-yo back and forth, or not maintaining their lane position. Or you get the idiots that pound alcohol at every stop then jump back on the bike and endanger everyone around them.
Nope. No thanks. Id rather spend my day cruising at my own pace, going where I want to go and stopping when I want to stop.
Then you have the knuckle heads who don't know how to ride, or they don't understand group riding etiquette and techniques, weaving in and out, yo-yo back and forth, or not maintaining their lane position. Or you get the idiots that pound alcohol at every stop then jump back on the bike and endanger everyone around them.
Nope. No thanks. Id rather spend my day cruising at my own pace, going where I want to go and stopping when I want to stop.
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Boy, that would have been one hell of a mess to come onto as a First responder, or anyone first there to try and help.
I'm a loner for many of the reasons listed above. It always looks like it would be fun, but I just know myself, and I like being on my own.
Wishing them all the best of luck, it will be a tough road for some of them, and it might be the last ride for some of them.
I'm a loner for many of the reasons listed above. It always looks like it would be fun, but I just know myself, and I like being on my own.
Wishing them all the best of luck, it will be a tough road for some of them, and it might be the last ride for some of them.
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With most any type of group(s) the dangers of multiple deaths and/or injuries can be a possibility when something goes wrong.
Many years ago I was riding in the "passing lane" on a freeway when I heard the distinctive sound of tires sliding on pavement.
I immediately saw a bob-tail semi-tractor that had turned nearly sideways coming across the LH shoulder of the road towards the median and me!
I rushed toward the RH shoulder of my side of the freeway and as soon as I was "safe" I looked into my rear view mirror and saw a small group (6-8?) bikes that (I assumed) had been either beside or behind the out-of -control tractor colliding and crashing together!
Not having a cell phone back in those days I though the best thing to do was to get to a phone at the next exit a.s.a.p to call for help for those guys.
In less than two minutes I saw and ambulance on the other side of the freeway heading directly towards the accident (no lights or siren) so I knew help was on the way.
I still think (and wonder) about those bikers and hope that there were no fatalities.
Many years ago I was riding in the "passing lane" on a freeway when I heard the distinctive sound of tires sliding on pavement.
I immediately saw a bob-tail semi-tractor that had turned nearly sideways coming across the LH shoulder of the road towards the median and me!
I rushed toward the RH shoulder of my side of the freeway and as soon as I was "safe" I looked into my rear view mirror and saw a small group (6-8?) bikes that (I assumed) had been either beside or behind the out-of -control tractor colliding and crashing together!
Not having a cell phone back in those days I though the best thing to do was to get to a phone at the next exit a.s.a.p to call for help for those guys.
In less than two minutes I saw and ambulance on the other side of the freeway heading directly towards the accident (no lights or siren) so I knew help was on the way.
I still think (and wonder) about those bikers and hope that there were no fatalities.
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Hoping the best for the injured and families.
My first and only HOG group ride. Been riding for 50 years. The leaders placed me near the front sine I was a noob. Several times, I received the signal to close the formation at speed. Very uncomfortable. Then, if we passed so much as a blade of grass in the road, everyone would have to point at it with their foot. Not my cup of tea but best to those that enjoy it.
My first and only HOG group ride. Been riding for 50 years. The leaders placed me near the front sine I was a noob. Several times, I received the signal to close the formation at speed. Very uncomfortable. Then, if we passed so much as a blade of grass in the road, everyone would have to point at it with their foot. Not my cup of tea but best to those that enjoy it.
