Sadly, I will be participating in the funeral of a friend and fellow riding club member this evening.
Struck by a 78 year old man who turned left in front of his bike, Mark Gardner of Fulton N.Y has died.
All the van driver could say was "I didn't see him".
If we had any more lights on our bikes I swear the navy would want to land planes on our gas tanks, yet 7 of 10 bike/car collisions are the "left turn in front of" variety.
Does anyone else see this excuse getting old?......what can we do about it, aside from increased scrutiny of oncoming traffic?
How about a DRIVER AWARENESS CAMPAIGN?!
R.I.P Mark....you will be missed by friends, family and fellow members of The Star Society Riding Club

 

Sorry to hear the passing of your friend. And you are right, it is far too common to hear that excuse.

 

Sorry for your loss.......there are too many people out there who should not be behind the wheel of a car.

 

Sorry for your loss....
Maybe hit up your local newspaper on doing an article for May is motorcycle awareness month, and could include mentioning your friend.

Makes us all realize how short life is and to enjoy it while we are here.

 

An elderly man turned left in front of a friend of mine and totalled her vintage mustang.
His response: "I signalled".

 

Condolences to all. You are absolutely correct - far too frequent an excuse. Should be criminal offence.

 

Sorry to here about your loss. Your right, way to many cases of this. Are there any charges pending? Should be!!!

 

My condolences to all concerned.

 

Very sorry to hear about this needless death. My heart goes out to all who knew and loved him.

 

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