| Author | Message | ||
     Firebolt32 |
This happened here in town. I hope they find this guy and hang him by his nuts! http://www.theledger.com/article/20110127/NEWS/110 129791/1410?Title=Lakeland-Police-Seek-Driver-in-F atal-Hit-and-Run-Crash | ||
| Fltwistygirl |
What a coward to leave the scene. Based on the time of the accident there's probably a good chance the driver was under the influence of something. For the deceased rider's family's sake, as well as all of us who regularly ride central Florida roads, hope they find the person who did this and bring him/her to swift justice. An article like this raises some questions: Would the incident been survivable had the rider been wearing a helmet? Was the rider scanning ahead? Did he see the car coming? Was his mind on the road or was he daydreaming? Pat Hahn's book, "Ride Hard Ride Smart" addresses the topic of riding at night in short order. Chapter 7 is titled Riding at Night. A four word sentence is under the title. It reads "Don't Ride At Night". Beneath that it says "When in Doubt, reread chapters 5 and 6". I tend to agree and try to minimize my time on the road when it's dark. Ride safe, y'all. BeLinda. | ||
| Fast1075 |
I never ride at night on purpose...it is just too hard to judge oncoming traffic's speed...I'll bet the guy thought he had more space than he actually did...if the car that hit him was haulinass it is the most likely scenario...if I HAVE to ride at night....I will wait as long as it takes to be sure I have the all clear...hard to say if a helmet would have helped...but I ain't riding except AGATT. | ||
| Drkside79 |
It is odd that the drive left as if the report is correct the rider is at fault. As such i would assume the car was stolen or the driver drunk or young. | ||
| Drkside79 |
Either way RIP to the fallen rider | ||
| Koz5150 |
Not trying to "One up" anyone, but up here in Green Bay, WI we just had a hit and run involving a F150 and a 20 yr old victim in a wheelchair. He was using the side of the road because the sidewalks were impassible. http://www.greenbaypressgazette.com/article/201101 27/GPG0101/101270616/Green-Bay-man-in-wheelchair-d ies-after-hit-and-run Fortunately I just read that they caught the guy!!! Thanks to local citizens working with police. It's good live in "normal" America! http://www.fox11online.com/dpp/news/driver-vehicle -in-velp-avenue-hit-and-run-located | ||
| Iamike |
Not to blame the biker (since I'll get flamed if I do) but seeing that he was riding a sportbike with 2-Bros pipes, I wonder if he had one of those teeny tailights that are all the rage. If he pulled out in front of the car and the car couldn't tell that he was there due to a piddly tail light..well. We do have some culpability in this situation knowing that we are hard to see. BTW, I don't have a problem riding at night. I just make sure I'm seen. It still doesn't excuse the dipwad for running off. Probably multiple offender, no insurance, no license. | ||
| Ducbsa |
With my new job this Fall and commuting in the morning in the dark, I started wearing my reflective vest. I felt at risk more than normal when it got cold (40 F) and the cagers wouldn't be expecting a motorcyclist. | ||
| Boogiman1981 |
looking at the map it appears to be a pretty straight section of road through there without any obstructions to speak of. sucks this guy died. | ||
| Fast1075 |
That section of road is new, wide, straight and completely unobstructed. | ||
| Iamike |
+1 on the vest. I started wearing one whenever I ride in the dark. My biggest fear is hitting something, going down, and then being run over by the next vehicles that don't see me laying there. A friend that communtes at the same time I do said that there is no mistake that I'm there. I've also made sure that I can be see from the rear with extra lighting & reflective tape. | ||
| Fltwistygirl |
+1 on being seen. There are still times I need to commute early mornings or evenings so the retro reflective stuff is always part of gearing up routine. Anything you add to yourself or your bike to help you be seen at night or dawn/dusk is another thing to stack odds in your favor. You can get a low-end vest at a tractor supply or menards for $12-20. Zippered trumps velcroed if you are interstate riding, the vest flapping in the wind is a bummer. I've added iron-on retro strips from the local chain fabric store to my much loved Buell mesh jacket. Reapplied with super duper fabric glue after the rain loosened it. Bicycle shops carry a variety of retroreflective materials. We 2 wheelers (3 wheelers too) share the same visibility challenges. I love supporting my local bicycle shop versus wally world. Extra lighting is a wonderful thing. I wanna make sure I see bambi and all his buddies, and although I don’t see as many deer here as in MN, they are out there and are every bit as unpredictable as the deer up north. It’s perfectly legal here in Florida to drive with your m/c high beams on all the time. Given the choice of being seen versus annoying a driver, I know what choice I’ll make every time. |
