Another one gone

scot in exile said:

I myself love riding at night, but most people do not the driver probably turning left seems like he/she was not able to judge the speed and the distance and bang one more down, if the bike had been riding the speed limit (or close to it) he would probably be with us today.

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Not to mention at night it's pretty difficult to gauge distance. Even harder to gauge a motorcycles distance

Now all of us at work who ride are planning on meeting up and riding to his funeral. Thursday late afternoon. Senior rider leads. It is just such a waste. No reason for it other than a guy on his bike out riding his ability and a drunk who runs a stop. Turns out the kid who ran the stop also left the scene and his mother turned him in the following day. Seen a picture of the punk. I firmly believe he should be made to attend the funeral. Two wrongs do not make a right but if the kid could eye witness the results of his decision to drink and drive it might just shake him up enough so it is not repeated. Leaving the scene while intoxicated has become real popular here in Oklahoma. I have no love for such actions. Yes i like my beer on a day off and drink way to much at times but never get behind a wheel and drive in that state or ride. Just a bad deal all the way around. Please folks be careful and safe. A tragic accident like this can really wake a guy up and make you double think about safe riding habits.

Good on ya Sonny...with you all the way Brutha...

Just a update. The guy who ran the stop was intoxicated. He pleaded not guilty. Has multiply DUI's. Must have a good lawyer his next court date is in Dec.

sonny said:

Fatal motorcycle accident Yesterday. Co-worker Hit by a individual that ran a red light. Tim's estimated speed was 100 MPH plus. Car that hit him in the intersection 40 MPH. He went airborne and landed into another car. Died on scene. Folks this accident took place around 5:00 am still dark outside. Tim was one of these guys that always had to outrun everybody. Believe that he was superman on a bike. Rode mostly sport bikes and was always bragging about going over 150 MPH. His riding ability did not match his machines. His lack of common sense and bad judgement got him killed. When I heard the news yesterday at work was not surprised at all. I feel for his wife and two daughters. I very seldom go over 60 MPH while riding at night. When going through small towns at night i ride about 5 MPH under the speed limit and even slower while approaching even a green light. Tearing up the pavement is fun but a little common sense and safety especially at night allows you to watch the sunrise.

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There are old pilots and bold pilots, but very few old, bold pilots. Sorry

sonny said:

Just a update. The guy who ran the stop was intoxicated. He pleaded not guilty. Has multiply DUI's. Must have a good lawyer his next court date is in Dec.

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Of course.