Be Real Careful Folks Cagers KILL

Chipsmayhem · 2 Weeks Ago

I came into work tonight about 17:00 hrs, (5pm) I saw a guy I work with getting ready to go home, he rides a crotch rocket. He's young, like 23 years old, fresh outta the army. His dad works here as well and we are on shift together. Well about 1900 hrs. (7pm) my friend got a call that his son had been in an accident and he needed to come to the hospital. I just found out, his son was riding home not 3 minutes from work when a cager pulled into his lane to pass an 18 wheeler. He hit my friends son head-on, he died as a result of his injuries. As bikers we really need to make ourselves noticed. I am not sure if he could have done anything to prevent this accident, however we really need to pay attention when we ride. Cagers will pull out in front of us, cut us off, and just plain not notice us. Please folks, RIDE SAFE..

tattoo7who · 2 Weeks Ago

Really sorry to read this. Very sad.

shuterbg · 2 Weeks Ago

Very sorry to hear about this. My condolenses to all his friends, family, and coworkers.

Frybie · 2 Weeks Ago

Prayers and condolences for family and friends.

Hard to say but if your on a Two lane road there isn't to many places to go if someone comming towards you pulls into your lane right in front of you.

dbeugene · 2 Weeks Ago

Sorry to here this. God bless them all.

bbqguy · 2 Weeks Ago

Condolences to his family and friends. Never a good time of the year for this but near the holidays sucks.

NDAna · 2 Weeks Ago

Bad news. Sorry for the loss. Sometimes nothing helps.

Tombstone · 2 Weeks Ago

Partner...gonna toss out a personal opinion here...and we all know just how valuable an opinion usually is.

Thus far, I've got 23 years of active duty time and I've been in places and have done things all over the world, some of which I'm proud of and others I'd really rather forget ever happened at all. I've had troops who didn't come home and other troops who made it home despite facing some pretty stiff odds that, by all rights, should have swung the pendulum the other way. I firmly hold to the belief that each and every one of us are born with a pre-determined date/time to die. I further believe that when that date/time comes up, it doesn't matter where you are or what you're doing, you're gone. Now, I don't expect -anyone- else to hold to this belief as everyone else has their own ideas about everything else anyway but this one is mine and it's brought me more than a little peace of mind over the years.

HOOKY · 2 Weeks Ago

May he rest in peace!

kermit · 2 Weeks Ago

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tombstone

Partner...gonna toss out a personal opinion here...and we all know just how valuable an opinion usually is.

Thus far, I've got 23 years of active duty time and I've been in places and have done things all over the world, some of which I'm proud of and others I'd really rather forget ever happened at all. I've had troops who didn't come home and other troops who made it home despite facing some pretty stiff odds that, by all rights, should have swung the pendulum the other way. I firmly hold to the belief that each and every one of us are born with a pre-determined date/time to die. I further believe that when that date/time comes up, it doesn't matter where you are or what you're doing, you're gone. Now, I don't expect -anyone- else to hold to this belief as everyone else has their own ideas about everything else anyway but this one is mine and it's brought me more than a little peace of mind over the years.

My sentiments exactly. Live life like you have only one, but remember you still have to answer for it in the end. I'm sure he'll be missed none the less. Condolenses to his family and friends.

mike n · 2 Weeks Ago

May God Bless.. There are no words to make the pain go away only time and the Grace Of God will heal the wounds...

Chivvalry · 2 Weeks Ago

Crappy set of events right there. As commented earlier not too many places to go on a 2 lane... especially with an 18 wheeler taking up the opposite lane and a cager gunning it to try and get around him. I hope that cager at least gets prosecuted for reckless driving.

Please pass on our condolences to your friend.

jwingfiel · 2 Weeks Ago

prayers sent to his family and friends

Highway 61 Revisited · 2 Weeks Ago

There is no pain greater than to bury one's child.

My sincerest regrets and sorrows.

whitetrash · 2 Weeks Ago

Prayers and Good Thoughts sent.----------Larry

Deacon413 · 2 Weeks Ago

Condolences and Prayers for all involved. The problem is that this is not an isolated incident.

A lady rider in my lifegroup sent me this. Heads up, folks, it's dangerous out there.

>>>Do you see the motorcycle?<<<

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>>>NOW do you see the motorcycle?<<<

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Image (8).jpg

The Honda crotch rocket rider was traveling at approximately 85 mph. The VW driver was talking on a cell phone when she pulled out from a side street, apparently not seeing the motorcycle. The rider’s reaction time was not sufficient to avoid this accident. The car had two passengers and the bike rider was found INSIDE the car with them.

The Volkswagen actually flipped over from the force of impact and landed 20 feet from where the collision took place.

All three involved (two in the car and the bike rider) were killed instantly. This graphic demonstration was placed at the Motorcycle Fair by the Police and Road Safety Department.

Pass this on to car drivers or soon to be new drivers, or new motorcycle owners AND ESPECIALLY EVERYONE YOU KNOW WHO HAS A CELL PHONE! Tell everyone you know to stop talking on cell phones and texting while trying to drive.

A picture is worth a thousand words.

As Chips said, "Ride Safe" and might I add, "Ride Smart."

NDAna · 2 Weeks Ago

Been around for a while. Same photos different story. Original put the blame on the bike for blowing through an intersection at 125+. Bad wreck regardless and stupid loss of life no matter who at fault.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Deacon413

A lady rider in my lifegroup sent me this. Heads up, folks, it's dangerous out there.

>>>Do you see the motorcycle?<<<

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>>>NOW do you see the motorcycle?<<<

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The Honda crotch rocket rider was traveling at approximately 85 mph. The VW driver was talking on a cell phone when she pulled out from a side street, apparently not seeing the motorcycle. The rider’s reaction time was not sufficient to avoid this accident. The car had two passengers and the bike rider was found INSIDE the car with them.

The Volkswagen actually flipped over from the force of impact and landed 20 feet from where the collision took place.

All three involved (two in the car and the bike rider) were killed instantly. This graphic demonstration was placed at the Motorcycle Fair by the Police and Road Safety Department.

Pass this on to car drivers or soon to be new drivers, or new motorcycle owners AND ESPECIALLY EVERYONE YOU KNOW WHO HAS A CELL PHONE! Tell everyone you know to stop talking on cell phones and texting while trying to drive.

A picture is worth a thousand words.

As Chip said, "Ride Safe" and might I add, "Ride Smart."

aircomp · 2 Weeks Ago

He is in the hands of the Lord now. Ride safe everyone.

oasysco · 2 Weeks Ago

Prayers go out to your coworker and his family. Sad. I don't ever want to say goodbye to my son like that.

oasysco · 2 Weeks Ago

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tombstone

Partner...gonna toss out a personal opinion here...and we all know just how valuable an opinion usually is.

Thus far, I've got 23 years of active duty time and I've been in places and have done things all over the world, some of which I'm proud of and others I'd really rather forget ever happened at all. I've had troops who didn't come home and other troops who made it home despite facing some pretty stiff odds that, by all rights, should have swung the pendulum the other way. I firmly hold to the belief that each and every one of us are born with a pre-determined date/time to die. I further believe that when that date/time comes up, it doesn't matter where you are or what you're doing, you're gone. Now, I don't expect -anyone- else to hold to this belief as everyone else has their own ideas about everything else anyway but this one is mine and it's brought me more than a little peace of mind over the years.

You bring up a good question... if there is a God who knows every hair on our heads and knows our future and puts protection in our path, how can our lives not be pretermined. It's a mystery I'm willing to wait on.

mojoguy · 2 Weeks Ago

Very sad..........condolences to the family.

NeonLeon · 2 Weeks Ago

Prayers sent ... a parent should ever have to bury their child.

Turbo5 · 2 Weeks Ago

People just plain don't pay any attention. Then I have to wonder how many just don't care.

I have been riding 40 years. That said. Last summer I had to ride between 2 cars going oppsite directions one in my turning lane and the other beside me going the same direction I was. Now believe me there was no room. I was pulling into Burger King for a sandwich. What I did was clean out my pants and leave. I don't think either driver ever saw me. That is the closest I have been to dead in a very long time.

Turbo5

2 Weeks Ago	#1
Chipsmayhem Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Channelview, Texas Posts: 263	Be Real Careful Folks Cagers KILL I came into work tonight about 17:00 hrs, (5pm) I saw a guy I work with getting ready to go home, he rides a crotch rocket. He's young, like 23 years old, fresh outta the army. His dad works here as well and we are on shift together. Well about 1900 hrs. (7pm) my friend got a call that his son had been in an accident and he needed to come to the hospital. I just found out, his son was riding home not 3 minutes from work when a cager pulled into his lane to pass an 18 wheeler. He hit my friends son head-on, he died as a result of his injuries. As bikers we really need to make ourselves noticed. I am not sure if he could have done anything to prevent this accident, however we really need to pay attention when we ride. Cagers will pull out in front of us, cut us off, and just plain not notice us. Please folks, RIDE SAFE.. __________________ 2003 1800C Candy Red VTX. Cool X Air Box, Custom luggage rack & back rest, Paladin Highway Bars, Memphis Fats Windscreen, Progressive fork springs, Kuryakyn grips, Electrical Connection Tail Light Mod, Rivco 6" riser's, AMA member, MRF member, Patriot Guard member, Nellie Rose is her name.. VTX on a budget!!!

2 Weeks Ago	#2
tattoo7who Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 181	Really sorry to read this. Very sad. __________________ The 7 is silent, Bike ridden states

2 Weeks Ago	#3
shuterbg Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arlington Washington Posts: 3,983	Very sorry to hear about this. My condolenses to all his friends, family, and coworkers. __________________ Monica 2006 Honda VTX 1300S with extras including Badx seat mod, Hicks CTR I installed myself, new lights coming soon.

2 Weeks Ago	#4
Frybie Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Festus, Mo. Posts: 414	Prayers and condolences for family and friends. Hard to say but if your on a Two lane road there isn't to many places to go if someone comming towards you pulls into your lane right in front of you. __________________ Illusion Blue 2003 1800R Testing -- 205 65 16 --4100 miles and counting

2 Weeks Ago	#5
dbeugene Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Here at home. Posts: 148	Sorry to here this. God bless them all. __________________ God Rocks! 07 1300 s

2 Weeks Ago	#6
bbqguy Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: portland, OR Posts: 856	Condolences to his family and friends. Never a good time of the year for this but near the holidays sucks. __________________

2 Weeks Ago	#7
NDAna Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Seattle Metro, U.S.A. Posts: 5,590	Bad news. Sorry for the loss. Sometimes nothing helps. __________________ Sam/NDAna #15542 IB#38401 PM me for HID light kits! '04 1800 C, An amazing headlight, D/S Mich HE 205/65/16 @ 35 PSI & enough other stuff to keep me comfortable. http://mcdarksiders.forumotion.com/forum.htm Bare's page http://forums.bareasschoppers.com/

2 Weeks Ago	#8
Tombstone Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Montgomery AL Posts: 4,706	...just a personal opinion here... Partner...gonna toss out a personal opinion here...and we all know just how valuable an opinion usually is. Thus far, I've got 23 years of active duty time and I've been in places and have done things all over the world, some of which I'm proud of and others I'd really rather forget ever happened at all. I've had troops who didn't come home and other troops who made it home despite facing some pretty stiff odds that, by all rights, should have swung the pendulum the other way. I firmly hold to the belief that each and every one of us are born with a pre-determined date/time to die. I further believe that when that date/time comes up, it doesn't matter where you are or what you're doing, you're gone. Now, I don't expect -anyone- else to hold to this belief as everyone else has their own ideas about everything else anyway but this one is mine and it's brought me more than a little peace of mind over the years. __________________ Tombstone (AMA # 282162) 2007 Suzuki DL1000 V-Strom Bike Name: Suzy-Q / Sweet Sue "I am the Anti-Chrome!" "Ride South, Ride Often."

2 Weeks Ago	#9
HOOKY Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: NEW YORK Posts: 3,303	May he rest in peace! __________________ 05 1800FIII ... Got Ouzo? Animule activists are more opposed to women in fur than MC's in leather, cause they like us!

2 Weeks Ago	#11
mike n Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: sun city az Posts: 587	Rider down May God Bless.. There are no words to make the pain go away only time and the Grace Of God will heal the wounds...

2 Weeks Ago	#12
Chivvalry Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cranberry Twp, PA Posts: 347	Crappy set of events right there. As commented earlier not too many places to go on a 2 lane... especially with an 18 wheeler taking up the opposite lane and a cager gunning it to try and get around him. I hope that cager at least gets prosecuted for reckless driving. Please pass on our condolences to your friend. __________________ "I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands, one Nation indivisible, with liberty and justice for all." You are not paranoid if They are actually out to get you, however, They probably are not and you probably are.

2 Weeks Ago	#13
jwingfiel Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Virginia Posts: 165	prayers sent to his family and friends

2 Weeks Ago	#14
Highway 61 Revisited Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Desolation Row Posts: 825	There is no pain greater than to bury one's child. My sincerest regrets and sorrows. __________________ " Every thing's been returned which was owed" --- B.Dylan Science above Religion and Reason above Rhetoric

2 Weeks Ago	#15
whitetrash Old Grumpy Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: St. Louis Mo. Posts: 815	Prayers and Good Thoughts sent.----------Larry __________________ If I Offend You Please Let Me Know So That I May Enjoy The Moment !

2 Weeks Ago	#16
Deacon413 Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 7	Cagers and crotch rockets Condolences and Prayers for all involved. The problem is that this is not an isolated incident. A lady rider in my lifegroup sent me this. Heads up, folks, it's dangerous out there. >>>Do you see the motorcycle?<<< Image (5).jpg >>>NOW do you see the motorcycle?<<< Image (6).jpg Image (7).jpg Image (8).jpg The Honda crotch rocket rider was traveling at approximately 85 mph. The VW driver was talking on a cell phone when she pulled out from a side street, apparently not seeing the motorcycle. The rider’s reaction time was not sufficient to avoid this accident. The car had two passengers and the bike rider was found INSIDE the car with them. The Volkswagen actually flipped over from the force of impact and landed 20 feet from where the collision took place. All three involved (two in the car and the bike rider) were killed instantly. This graphic demonstration was placed at the Motorcycle Fair by the Police and Road Safety Department. Pass this on to car drivers or soon to be new drivers, or new motorcycle owners AND ESPECIALLY EVERYONE YOU KNOW WHO HAS A CELL PHONE! Tell everyone you know to stop talking on cell phones and texting while trying to drive. A picture is worth a thousand words. As Chips said, "Ride Safe" and might I add, "Ride Smart." Last edited by Deacon413; 2 Weeks Ago at 01:58 PM.

2 Weeks Ago	#18
aircomp Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Douglasville, GA Posts: 664	He is in the hands of the Lord now. Ride safe everyone. __________________ Aircomp 2003 VTX1800S Shaka Brah! 5 year member of ABATE

2 Weeks Ago	#19
oasysco Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southeast VA; Hampton Roads Posts: 3,080	Prayers go out to your coworker and his family. Sad. I don't ever want to say goodbye to my son like that. __________________ Greg in SE Virginia 2007 VTX1300S *Best mileage: 46.28mpg; 70mph; 08/15/09 2002 VTX1800C gone 2005 Aero 750 gone

2 Weeks Ago	#21
mojoguy Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Houston, TX just west in a little town called Katy Posts: 1,144	Very sad..........condolences to the family. __________________ 2007 1800 F1 black

2 Weeks Ago	#22
NeonLeon Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Southwestern, PA Posts: 914	Prayers sent ... a parent should ever have to bury their child. __________________ If Al Quaeda wants to destroy the America we know and love,they better hurry up because Obama is beating them to it.

2 Weeks Ago	#23
Turbo5 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Alabama Posts: 173	People just plain don't pay any attention. Then I have to wonder how many just don't care. I have been riding 40 years. That said. Last summer I had to ride between 2 cars going oppsite directions one in my turning lane and the other beside me going the same direction I was. Now believe me there was no room. I was pulling into Burger King for a sandwich. What I did was clean out my pants and leave. I don't think either driver ever saw me. That is the closest I have been to dead in a very long time. Turbo5 __________________ 2004 VTX 1800 C Black with a 110 CID attitude! Thanks Honda!!! Last edited by Turbo5; 2 Weeks Ago at 10:11 PM.

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