We lost several today.
Road Warrior
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 1,383
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From: Texas City, TX
First, I would like to echo the prayers and condolences to the victims and families of this tragedy.
I would also like to say that this is one scenario I've seen personally as a line fire fighter, and it's the one situation that, as a motorcyclist, scares the he** out of me. There are very few situations on the bike where we are more vulnerable. Sitting stationary, in traffic, with cars coming up from behind. This guy was playing with his paperwork but it could just have easily been some teenager texting a friend or anyone with a cell phone to their ear.
If this situation doesn't give all of us incentive to leave the bike in gear, keep an eye on the rear view mirrors, and have a preplanned escape route picked out, especially when we're the last vehicle in line at a stop sign or red light, I don't know what will!
Ride Safe,
Steve R.
I would also like to say that this is one scenario I've seen personally as a line fire fighter, and it's the one situation that, as a motorcyclist, scares the he** out of me. There are very few situations on the bike where we are more vulnerable. Sitting stationary, in traffic, with cars coming up from behind. This guy was playing with his paperwork but it could just have easily been some teenager texting a friend or anyone with a cell phone to their ear.
If this situation doesn't give all of us incentive to leave the bike in gear, keep an eye on the rear view mirrors, and have a preplanned escape route picked out, especially when we're the last vehicle in line at a stop sign or red light, I don't know what will!
Ride Safe,
Steve R.
Last edited by Intrepid175; Mar 25, 2010 at 10:28 PM.
My wife and I are left without words. Such an incredibly horible tragedy for everyone involved. Our hearts, prayers, and condolences go out to the riders, families and loved ones of these poor souls. RIP and God speed to the injured.
Please be carefull out there my friends.
Please be carefull out there my friends.
Road Captain
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 715
Likes: 2
From: So. Cal.
First, I would like to echo the prayers and condolences to the victims and families of this tragedy.
I would also like to say that this is one scenario I've seen personally as a line fire fighter, and it's the one situation that, as a motorcyclist, scares the he** out of me. There are very few situations on the bike where we are more vulnerable. Sitting stationary, in traffic, with cars coming up from behind. This guy was playing with his paperwork but it could just have easily been some teenager texting a friend or anyone with a cell phone to their ear.
If this situation doesn't give all of us incentive to leave the bike in gear, keep an eye on the rear view mirrors, and have a preplanned escape route picked out, especially when we're the last vehicle in line at a stop sign or red light, I don't know what will!
Ride Safe,
Steve R.
I would also like to say that this is one scenario I've seen personally as a line fire fighter, and it's the one situation that, as a motorcyclist, scares the he** out of me. There are very few situations on the bike where we are more vulnerable. Sitting stationary, in traffic, with cars coming up from behind. This guy was playing with his paperwork but it could just have easily been some teenager texting a friend or anyone with a cell phone to their ear.
If this situation doesn't give all of us incentive to leave the bike in gear, keep an eye on the rear view mirrors, and have a preplanned escape route picked out, especially when we're the last vehicle in line at a stop sign or red light, I don't know what will!
Ride Safe,
Steve R.
Ultimate HDF Member
Joined: Nov 2009
Posts: 7,079
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From: Queens, NY
this is horrible. my thoughts with the families of those involved.
i watched the video clip on the link posted. i HATE how they say "the crash involved 8 bikes and a truck..."
the crash didn't involve 8 bikes. the crash involved 1 distracted piece of **** truck driver. i hope justice is served.
i watched the video clip on the link posted. i HATE how they say "the crash involved 8 bikes and a truck..."
the crash didn't involve 8 bikes. the crash involved 1 distracted piece of **** truck driver. i hope justice is served.
Road Captain
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 659
Likes: 1
From: Alaska
Being on the recieving end of someone that wasn't paying attention that ran a redlight a few years back I still do not understand. The fool that T-Boned me at 51MPH told the police that he was distracted. Now these folks suffer because he was screwing wth paperwork! There is absolutely no excuse for this and DAMMIT IT WAS NOT AN ACCIDENT....
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Road Captain
Joined: Feb 2009
Posts: 692
Likes: 2
From: North Phoenix/Glendale, AZ
All of this over driver inattention... Senseless loss of life is more like it.
This occured less than 10 miles from my home... the wife and I are dazed and sickened by this horrific chain of events! That group was heading to Cave Creek, a favorite spot we like to frequent. Those trips will no longer be the same after today. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the families whose lives have been turned upside down. To the driver: May the lord have mercy on his soul....
This occured less than 10 miles from my home... the wife and I are dazed and sickened by this horrific chain of events! That group was heading to Cave Creek, a favorite spot we like to frequent. Those trips will no longer be the same after today. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the families whose lives have been turned upside down. To the driver: May the lord have mercy on his soul....
