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**jonathan180iq** · 04-13-2015, 08:23 AM

I haven't owned a bike in a couple of years now, but I'm still very aware of the motorcycling world.

A few days ago, on the way home from work, I passed an accident involving a bike. It was obvious that the car involved turned left right in front of the oncoming bike. It's an open and clear intersection and there is no reason that this car could not have seen the bike coming except for the motorcycle-blindness that a lot drivers seem to deal with.

I found out later that the gentleman passed on the way to the hospital. It was around 7:30 and I've seen him on his bike several times. After a week of raining, I imagine he was just going for an evening ride or going to grab something from the store.

It's terrible.

Thanks, WW, for the reminder to not take riding for granted and to remember all of the safety tips before getting on your bike.

04-13-2015, 08:23 AM	#2
jonathan180iq Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Dalton, GA Posts: 3,996	I haven't owned a bike in a couple of years now, but I'm still very aware of the motorcycling world. A few days ago, on the way home from work, I passed an accident involving a bike. It was obvious that the car involved turned left right in front of the oncoming bike. It's an open and clear intersection and there is no reason that this car could not have seen the bike coming except for the motorcycle-blindness that a lot drivers seem to deal with. I found out later that the gentleman passed on the way to the hospital. It was around 7:30 and I've seen him on his bike several times. After a week of raining, I imagine he was just going for an evening ride or going to grab something from the store. It's terrible. Thanks, WW, for the reminder to not take riding for granted and to remember all of the safety tips before getting on your bike.
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