Father and Son go down.
#41
06-15-2011, 10:32 AM
Ah... two versions of the article. I was reading all the harsh, judgmental posts thinking, "Are we reading the same story???"
The version I read said they were going no faster than 10 MPH, the father was unresponsive as the son was trying to get his attention, and suddenly the bike accelerated dumping the son right off the back.
I think you may find the autopsy reveals a medical problem for the father.
The version I read said they were going no faster than 10 MPH, the father was unresponsive as the son was trying to get his attention, and suddenly the bike accelerated dumping the son right off the back.
I think you may find the autopsy reveals a medical problem for the father.
#42
06-15-2011, 11:28 AM
Wow that sucks, but if he was drinking-then it's hard to feel bad for the guy, i do however feel bad for his fam and son that had to watch his dad die.
#43
06-15-2011, 12:12 PM
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ABC edited and updated the article which now includes a statement by the son. Basically they used journalistic integrity and followed up on the original report which was vague and had some notable errors (including an assumption that the elder Brooks was speeding and that it was a recently purchased bike). I read both the original version and the edited copy.
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06-15-2011, 07:32 PM
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i want to feel bad for the guy but i am having a real hard time, speeding+new bike+alcohol=something bad is gonna happen. Add that to the fact that he was screwing around with his kid on the back i don't have much sympathy but it was a good thing that the passenger was wearing a helmet at least he was spared. People just need to slow down and not be in such a damn hurry.
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06-15-2011, 09:19 PM
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#46
06-15-2011, 10:40 PM
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Well, the version I read said the dad was slumped over and not responding. Sure sounds like a stroke or heart attack to me which explains a lot.
Damn shame no matter how you dice it.
Damn shame no matter how you dice it.
#47
06-15-2011, 11:12 PM
the news article started out that he was dead because he wasn't wearing a helmet..then said he had a heart attack or stroke,then said he should of had a rider safety course..what is a helmet or extra training going to do for you if you have already keeled over..im so tired of listening to news people talking out of there ***
#49
06-15-2011, 11:35 PM
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the news article started out that he was dead because he wasn't wearing a helmet..then said he had a heart attack or stroke,then said he should of had a rider safety course..what is a helmet or extra training going to do for you if you have already keeled over..im so tired of listening to news people talking out of there ***
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