Lessons in wake of tragedy

ArizonaKev · 06-30-2010, 01:12 PM

Back in March of this year, there was a bad wreck involving 8 motorcycles and a dump truck here in Phoenix. 4 riders were killed, and several others severely injured when the truck plowed into them as they were stopped at a red light.

A gentleman posted an article, from a rider's perspective, about the accident, and if there are any lessons we can all take away from this. I thought it was pretty good, so I am posting a link to it here :

http://www.examiner.com/x-378-Motorc...Phoenix-mayhem

We all need to honor the memory of our lost brothers and sisters by riding safe and being grateful for the lives we have been given...

AZ Kev

Water Warrior 2 · 06-30-2010, 02:11 PM

Reading reports about the death, destruction and maiming has often made me rethink my 2 wheeled obsession. Then I see the Sun come out and warm up the day. I go for a ride and become younger again. OR I could hide at home and become old very fast while not enjoying life to it's fullest.

patrick_777 · 06-30-2010, 02:49 PM

That is a harrowing picture.

New GZ250 · 06-30-2010, 04:14 PM

I was just on a ride on and I flagman had a line of cars stopped for road construction, a car came around a blind curve behind me and had to swerve in order not to rear end me. It scared the hell out of me. I did not have time to hit the throttle. It was a close call! Lesson learned, pull as far to the right when you have to stop on a blind curve! I was very lucky! I should of know better! The car that almost hit me was going to fast as there were signs warning "flagman ahead be prepared to stop!"

ArizonaKev · 06-30-2010, 05:35 PM

Glad you came out of it ok New GZ. Stories like this don't make me reconsider whether or not I ought to be riding a motorcycle. But they do cause me to go back over my riding technique and behaviors, and make sure I am doing everything in the manner that best ensures my safety and the safety of others.

It also makes me extremely grateful to be alive to ride the next day. There, but for the Grace of God, go I.

AZ Kev

mole2 · 06-30-2010, 07:45 PM

During the Harley Crusing the Coast rally here in SC back in May there were two instances of riders getting rear ended and killed. One was two motorcycles stopped at a light with a car in front of them. A woman in an SUV plowed into them and the car. Both bikes were destroyed and the riders killed. The second instance was a bike with driver and passenger came to a stop to make a left turn when an 18 yo girl slammed them from behind. I heard she was texting. The driver was killed and the passenger survived.

I wish there were a way to prevent texting in an automobile while the enging is running. There are just too many accidents now days caused by cell phones that it's getting very unsafe on the roads for cages no less bikes.

Water Warrior 2 · 06-30-2010, 09:36 PM

We have had a cell phone/driving law here for a while now. A few months of LEOs stopping and fining folks is making a difference. I notice more and more cages stopped on the side of the road with folks on their cells. Now we need an Idiot law. The biggest problem is that cages of any size or shape can driven by any idiot because these vehicles are virtually idiot proof. I watched a fellow in a BMW today who couldn't park beside another car. I could have put a bus in that hole with ease.

alelogman · 11-27-2010, 12:26 AM

I learned my lesson well that we should not play with speed. I'm just thankful to God for being there that night.

06-30-2010, 01:12 PM	#1
ArizonaKev Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 180	Lessons in wake of tragedy Back in March of this year, there was a bad wreck involving 8 motorcycles and a dump truck here in Phoenix. 4 riders were killed, and several others severely injured when the truck plowed into them as they were stopped at a red light. A gentleman posted an article, from a rider's perspective, about the accident, and if there are any lessons we can all take away from this. I thought it was pretty good, so I am posting a link to it here : http://www.examiner.com/x-378-Motorc...Phoenix-mayhem We all need to honor the memory of our lost brothers and sisters by riding safe and being grateful for the lives we have been given... AZ Kev __________________ ATGATT - Road rash sucks, and the asphalt doesn't care how "cool" you look... Login or Register to Remove Ads
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06-30-2010, 02:11 PM	#2
Water Warrior 2 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Squamish B.C Canada Posts: 11,409	Re: Lessons in wake of tragedy Reading reports about the death, destruction and maiming has often made me rethink my 2 wheeled obsession. Then I see the Sun come out and warm up the day. I go for a ride and become younger again. OR I could hide at home and become old very fast while not enjoying life to it's fullest.
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06-30-2010, 02:49 PM	#3
patrick_777 Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 1,763	Re: Lessons in wake of tragedy That is a harrowing picture. __________________ ]I am hiding in Honduras. I am a desperate man. Send lawyers, guns and money. The shit has hit the fan. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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06-30-2010, 04:14 PM	#4
New GZ250 Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Palo Alto, CA Posts: 297	Re: Lessons in wake of tragedy I was just on a ride on and I flagman had a line of cars stopped for road construction, a car came around a blind curve behind me and had to swerve in order not to rear end me. It scared the hell out of me. I did not have time to hit the throttle. It was a close call! Lesson learned, pull as far to the right when you have to stop on a blind curve! I was very lucky! I should of know better! The car that almost hit me was going to fast as there were signs warning "flagman ahead be prepared to stop!"
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06-30-2010, 05:35 PM	#5
ArizonaKev Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 180	Re: Lessons in wake of tragedy Glad you came out of it ok New GZ. Stories like this don't make me reconsider whether or not I ought to be riding a motorcycle. But they do cause me to go back over my riding technique and behaviors, and make sure I am doing everything in the manner that best ensures my safety and the safety of others. It also makes me extremely grateful to be alive to ride the next day. There, but for the Grace of God, go I. AZ Kev __________________ ATGATT - Road rash sucks, and the asphalt doesn't care how "cool" you look... Login or Register to Remove Ads
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06-30-2010, 07:45 PM	#6
mole2 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Longs, SC Posts: 1,469	Re: Lessons in wake of tragedy During the Harley Crusing the Coast rally here in SC back in May there were two instances of riders getting rear ended and killed. One was two motorcycles stopped at a light with a car in front of them. A woman in an SUV plowed into them and the car. Both bikes were destroyed and the riders killed. The second instance was a bike with driver and passenger came to a stop to make a left turn when an 18 yo girl slammed them from behind. I heard she was texting. The driver was killed and the passenger survived. I wish there were a way to prevent texting in an automobile while the enging is running. There are just too many accidents now days caused by cell phones that it's getting very unsafe on the roads for cages no less bikes. __________________ 2009 V-Star 650 Silverado Pearl White 2007 Suzuki GZ250 Black (sold)
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06-30-2010, 09:36 PM	#7
Water Warrior 2 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Squamish B.C Canada Posts: 11,409	Re: Lessons in wake of tragedy We have had a cell phone/driving law here for a while now. A few months of LEOs stopping and fining folks is making a difference. I notice more and more cages stopped on the side of the road with folks on their cells. Now we need an Idiot law. The biggest problem is that cages of any size or shape can driven by any idiot because these vehicles are virtually idiot proof. I watched a fellow in a BMW today who couldn't park beside another car. I could have put a bus in that hole with ease.
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11-27-2010, 12:26 AM	#8
alelogman Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Tampa Posts: 1	Re: Lessons in wake of tragedy I learned my lesson well that we should not play with speed. I'm just thankful to God for being there that night.
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