Saw an accident and first to help...

ladyrocket · November 2nd, 2011, 07:25 PM

I was on the highway today and traffic went from 70 to 0 in very quickly. I looked in my mirror (in my car) and thought I was going to be rear ended. The car stopped in time. I looked at the car in front of me then back in my mirror because I saw a motorcycle. I lost sight of it then it reappeared without a rider. The bike went sliding into the other lane. I pulled over and ran to the rider. I was the first one to get to him. He was crawling to the should of the road. I did what I could help while someone else called 911. He ended up rear ending the car in front of him and laying it down on the right side. His bike is totaled but he will be okay. He may have a broken leg or ankle, maybe even both. Luckily he was wearing a full face helmet (even tho he rode a harley lol) because the whole front of it was scratched up. Seeing and helping with this definitely opened my eyes. He told me had been riding for years and never had an accident. Sounds to me like someone got a little too comfy on the road. I think it was a blessing in disguise, I was getting a little to comfy/cocky on my bike

Be safe everyone!

Trailerboy531 · November 2nd, 2011, 07:33 PM

That's great that you were there to help! How much other gear was he wearing? Jacket/boots/pants/gloves? Any other damage to him?

Ride safe out there and ATGATT!

Kerberos · November 2nd, 2011, 08:10 PM

Glad you were there, i mean as a biker we have like this companionship thing. So im happy he is ok and that you rushed to help like you did. Sadly you dont see that often. Most people just want to gawk...

On a lighter note: nice bike

ladyrocket · November 2nd, 2011, 09:10 PM

Surprisingly one of the few harley riders in my area who had all the gear... full leather jacket, gloves, full face helmet, and ankle high shoe boot things haha. I think it was just his leg and ankle. His jeans held up pretty well. He got pretty lucky.

ATGATT!!

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Originally Posted by leogutierrez17

On a lighter note: nice bike

Thanks!!

Kerberos · November 2nd, 2011, 09:12 PM

I actually wanted a black one but they did not have it.

can i have yours? trade you? lol

ladyrocket · November 2nd, 2011, 09:15 PM

Hmm you would definitely have to arm wrestle me for it or have it when I get a beautiful CBR600RR

Kerberos · November 2nd, 2011, 09:20 PM

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Originally Posted by ladyrocket

Hmm you would definitely have to arm wrestle me for it or have it when I get a beautiful CBR600RR

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Lets do this gerrrrrr lol

akima · November 3rd, 2011, 03:19 AM

That's awesome luck that he had another rider turn up, first on the scene. Sounds like you learned a little from his mistake too, which is also good.

Love the picture of your bike on a beach.

ladyrocket · November 3rd, 2011, 07:26 AM

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Originally Posted by akima

Love the picture of your bike on a beach.

Thanks! That is what I do when I am bored at school, go ride around and take pics

Lil_Green_Demon · November 3rd, 2011, 08:42 AM

That's scary. I've had a few "oh sh*t" moments on the highway when traffic has gone from traveling quickly to suddenly stopping. He probably wasn't keeping a good distance between himself and the car in front of him. Idk, though. Obviously, I wasn't there, so I really can't say.
It's a good thing you were there, Megan.

Lil_Green_Demon · November 3rd, 2011, 08:43 AM

Btw, did you find out why traffic suddenly stopped like it did? Was there another crash up ahead?

Jinx250 · November 3rd, 2011, 09:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Lil_Green_Demon

Btw, did you find out why traffic suddenly stopped like it did? Was there another crash up ahead?

Being Cali, it was probably someone got an LOL text and had to reply, so they hit their brakes. In SoCal, people/traffic often stop for (literally) nothing. I once was next to a car where hte dirver sneezed and locked up the brakes. Funny as long as you're not behind them.

setasai · November 3rd, 2011, 09:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Jinx250

Being Cali, it was probably someone got an LOL text and had to reply, so they hit their brakes. In SoCal, people/traffic often stop for (literally) nothing. I once was next to a car where hte dirver sneezed and locked up the brakes. Funny as long as you're not behind them.

And what's worse is most of them learn NOTHING from those experiences.

ladyrocket · November 3rd, 2011, 09:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Lil_Green_Demon

Btw, did you find out why traffic suddenly stopped like it did? Was there another crash up ahead?

Cal-Trans had just closed the right lane and didnt have it well posted and people panicked. They ususally dont do roadwork at 12 in the afternoon either so it was a little unexpected.

...and yes cali drivers are very brake happy. San Jo has some great drivers *cough* *cough*

I dont like driving down south or in the bay area very much.

Jinx250 · November 4th, 2011, 07:11 AM

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Originally Posted by setasai

And what's worse is most of them learn NOTHING from those experiences.

Well, yeah, because THEY are not the ones getting hurt. In their mind, the a-hole MC rider ran into the back of them.

CZroe · November 5th, 2011, 09:24 AM

Was first to respond to a flipped car in San Diego earlier this year (she was fine). I was on the bike and so a ton of other bikeers stopped, probably thinking that a biker was involved!

akima · November 5th, 2011, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by CZroe

Was first to respond to a flipped car in San Diego earlier this year (she was fine). I was on the bike and so a ton of other bikeers stopped, probably thinking that a biker was involved!

lol - that gives me an idea: I could carry an inflatable motorcycle with me in my bag: whenever I need help, I'll just inflate it, wave my arms around and wait for the bikers to gravitate towards me

RaZeDaHeLL · November 6th, 2011, 08:27 PM

It can happen to anyone, no matter how comfy or uncomfy they are with their bikes. Accidents happen. Maybe he was tired or had something on his mind. We're all human, that's why its better to leave the bike home when you're stressed.

November 2nd, 2011, 07:25 PM	#1
ladyrocket ladyrocket Name: Megan Location: Cali Join Date: Dec 2010 Motorcycle(s): 09 Ninja 250R Posts: 84 Blog Entries: 1	Saw an accident and first to help... I was on the highway today and traffic went from 70 to 0 in very quickly. I looked in my mirror (in my car) and thought I was going to be rear ended. The car stopped in time. I looked at the car in front of me then back in my mirror because I saw a motorcycle. I lost sight of it then it reappeared without a rider. The bike went sliding into the other lane. I pulled over and ran to the rider. I was the first one to get to him. He was crawling to the should of the road. I did what I could help while someone else called 911. He ended up rear ending the car in front of him and laying it down on the right side. His bike is totaled but he will be okay. He may have a broken leg or ankle, maybe even both. Luckily he was wearing a full face helmet (even tho he rode a harley lol) because the whole front of it was scratched up. Seeing and helping with this definitely opened my eyes. He told me had been riding for years and never had an accident. Sounds to me like someone got a little too comfy on the road. I think it was a blessing in disguise, I was getting a little to comfy/cocky on my bike Be safe everyone! __________________________________________________ Never ride faster than your angel can fly

November 2nd, 2011, 08:10 PM	#3
Kerberos ninjette.org member Name: Leo Location: Washington State Join Date: Oct 2011 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250 2010 (Sold), 2013 Ninja 300!! Posts: 156	Glad you were there, i mean as a biker we have like this companionship thing. So im happy he is ok and that you rushed to help like you did. Sadly you dont see that often. Most people just want to gawk... On a lighter note: nice bike __________________________________________________ Thousands of candles can be lit from a single candle, and the life of the candle will not be shortened. -BL2

November 2nd, 2011, 09:12 PM	#5
Kerberos ninjette.org member Name: Leo Location: Washington State Join Date: Oct 2011 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250 2010 (Sold), 2013 Ninja 300!! Posts: 156	I actually wanted a black one but they did not have it. can i have yours? trade you? lol __________________________________________________ Thousands of candles can be lit from a single candle, and the life of the candle will not be shortened. -BL2

November 2nd, 2011, 09:15 PM	#6
ladyrocket ladyrocket Name: Megan Location: Cali Join Date: Dec 2010 Motorcycle(s): 09 Ninja 250R Posts: 84 Blog Entries: 1	Hmm you would definitely have to arm wrestle me for it or have it when I get a beautiful CBR600RR __________________________________________________ Never ride faster than your angel can fly

November 3rd, 2011, 08:42 AM	#10
Lil_Green_Demon Winging It In Life Name: Umar Location: SoCal Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250R; 2011 250R (sold) Posts: A lot.	That's scary. I've had a few "oh sh*t" moments on the highway when traffic has gone from traveling quickly to suddenly stopping. He probably wasn't keeping a good distance between himself and the car in front of him. Idk, though. Obviously, I wasn't there, so I really can't say. It's a good thing you were there, Megan. __________________________________________________ 2011 Kawasaki Ninja 250R (Bought - Apr 22, 2011; Sold - Feb 17, 2015) 2010 Kawasaki Ninja 250R (Bought - May 01, 2017; Current)

November 2nd, 2011, 07:33 PM	#2
Trailerboy531 Gear crash test dummy Name: Max Location: South Bay (So. Cal) Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250 race bike, 2014 ZX-636r Posts: A lot.	That's great that you were there to help! How much other gear was he wearing? Jacket/boots/pants/gloves? Any other damage to him? Ride safe out there and ATGATT!

November 3rd, 2011, 03:19 AM	#8
akima Nooblet Name: Akima Location: England Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2011 Ninja 250R FI Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 5 MOTM - Oct '13	That's awesome luck that he had another rider turn up, first on the scene. Sounds like you learned a little from his mistake too, which is also good. Love the picture of your bike on a beach.

November 3rd, 2011, 08:43 AM	#11
Lil_Green_Demon Winging It In Life Name: Umar Location: SoCal Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250R; 2011 250R (sold) Posts: A lot.	Btw, did you find out why traffic suddenly stopped like it did? Was there another crash up ahead? __________________________________________________ 2011 Kawasaki Ninja 250R (Bought - Apr 22, 2011; Sold - Feb 17, 2015) 2010 Kawasaki Ninja 250R (Bought - May 01, 2017; Current)

November 5th, 2011, 09:24 AM	#16
CZroe CPT Falcon Name: J.Emmett Turner Location: Newnan, GA Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): '08 CP Blue EX250J, '97 unpainted EX250F, 2nd '97 unpainted EX250F (no engine), '07 black EX250F Posts: A lot.	Was first to respond to a flipped car in San Diego earlier this year (she was fine). I was on the bike and so a ton of other bikeers stopped, probably thinking that a biker was involved!

November 6th, 2011, 08:27 PM	#18
RaZeDaHeLL The Black Widow Name: Eva Location: Brooklyn, NY Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250 Posts: 189	It can happen to anyone, no matter how comfy or uncomfy they are with their bikes. Accidents happen. Maybe he was tired or had something on his mind. We're all human, that's why its better to leave the bike home when you're stressed. __________________________________________________ The Venom List - For All Things Venomous!!!

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