Motorcyclist dies in apparent road-rage crash

ken_here · August 11th, 2009, 12:59 PM

Here

HKr1 · August 11th, 2009, 01:07 PM

Bummer!

On a side note, why do people slam on there brakes in front of you when there mad...? What the hell are they thinking.

Ken · August 11th, 2009, 01:09 PM

Wow, just wow.

VeX · August 11th, 2009, 01:17 PM

Looks like that dickhead learned the worse way possible not to brake check a MOTORHOME. Probably only had his peanutshell helmet on that chopper as well. So
A) Riding like an ass hole (he flicked off the motor home driver before brake checking him)
B) Wasn't likely wearing any gear

I don't offer too many condolences on this one.

conchwanab · August 11th, 2009, 03:30 PM

never road rage on a bike you'll always get the **** end of the stick!!!!
This was just plain stupid.

dimeified · August 11th, 2009, 03:40 PM

I first went into the article thinking what kind of asshole would brake hard to hurt a motorcyclist. Then i read it and realized it was the motorcyclist with the road rage and could not believe it. That stupid sh*thead deserves what he got, i do not feel bad at all.

Banzai · August 11th, 2009, 03:51 PM

If something uncivilized happens to you while you're being uncivilized....well, look up sympathy in the dictionary. It's somewhere between 5h1t and syphilis.

tjkamper · August 11th, 2009, 04:14 PM

Brake checking is dumb. Even dumber on a bike.

nate-bama · August 11th, 2009, 04:37 PM

ha ha i bet that guy thought having 25 stacks to blow on a bike made his balls feel inflated. thats funny stuff i measn who expects a motor home to move fast or even see you coming up behind them? I expect them not to even know im around

Snake · August 11th, 2009, 05:23 PM

That was just plain stupid of the biker. Like someone else said "what was he thinking?"

bob706 · August 11th, 2009, 05:33 PM

motorcycle vs motorhome = epic fail. What a waste

Snake · August 11th, 2009, 05:37 PM

I found this section of the article very interesting:

The fatal crash came amid a statewide increase in motorcycle fatalities. They climbed 8.1 percent in 2008, to 560, compared with 518 in 2007, according to the state Office of Traffic Safety.

Motorcycle deaths have risen consistently since 1998, when only 204 fatalities were reported.

While authorities are still trying to determine why, young men riding fast sport bikes and older men returning to motorcycles after a long absence appear to be factors, said Chris Cochran, a spokesman for the Office of Traffic Safety.

It looks the young men / women and older men / women here at this forum that have chosen the Ninjette have made a very wise choice.

tinng321 · August 12th, 2009, 10:16 AM

Hold off.... You guys only hear 1 side of the story. It's kind of unfair to the biker cuz he's no longer here to defend himself.
What if Antoine fell asleep at the wheel and ran the biker over and made up the whole story. People take their RV on long trip rite? It is possible that Antoine was tired and sleepy from driving all day.

capt_bugaloo · August 12th, 2009, 10:42 AM

Yeah, I agree - something seems a bit odd about this story.

A vehicle going 60 MPH with good brakes should be able to stop in 120 to 150 feet.
The RV continued on for '500 feet' with the motorcycle pinned under the front end. Hmm. The RV was travelling at 55 mph. I get that the front brakes weren't working with the bike wedged under the front.. but the motorcycle frame was digging into the pavement so hard it dug a gouge in the pavement... and the RV should still have had rear brakes.

Even if the RV driver's story is true, what happened to set the biker off like that: obscene gestures, allegedly slamming on his brakes right in front of the RV, etc..?

I think there might be a bit more to this incident than meets the eye.

talldrink · August 12th, 2009, 11:06 AM

Even if the incident occurred just as the article stated, I still feel sympathetic for the motorcycle rider (yes, even if he caused the accident). A loss of life is never a "haha, that's what you get for being a tool" situation in my eyes. Somewhere, he has family who will suffer and mourn his loss; regardles of who caused it.

DarkNinja52 · August 12th, 2009, 12:12 PM

Kind of makes you think and ask a lot of questions about things..

P1NDLESK1N · August 12th, 2009, 12:48 PM

There can't be anyone on two wheels who thinks 'break checking' is ever a good idea.

There's probably much more to this story.

demp · August 12th, 2009, 12:55 PM

if the story is true, he got what he deserved

addy126 · August 12th, 2009, 02:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Snake

I found this section of the article very interesting:

The fatal crash came amid a statewide increase in motorcycle fatalities. They climbed 8.1 percent in 2008, to 560, compared with 518 in 2007, according to the state Office of Traffic Safety.

Motorcycle deaths have risen consistently since 1998, when only 204 fatalities were reported.

While authorities are still trying to determine why, young men riding fast sport bikes and older men returning to motorcycles after a long absence appear to be factors, said Chris Cochran, a spokesman for the Office of Traffic Safety.

It looks the young men / women and older men / women here at this forum that have chosen the Ninjette have made a very wise choice.

Hmmmm... and no where do we see any mention in the stats about women & bikes..... hmmmmmmmmmm

AnarchoMoltov · August 12th, 2009, 03:04 PM

That old fuk should have his license revoked and be thrown in prison...
I see these senior citizens on the road with there oversized RV's all the time, they are no where qualified to be driving these machines, and they are usually traveling at dangerouly low speeds with no concern for any 1 else..

August 11th, 2009, 12:59 PM	#1
ken_here ninjette.org member Name: ken Location: USA Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): none yet Posts: 18	Motorcyclist dies in apparent road-rage crash Here

August 11th, 2009, 01:09 PM	#3
Ken "Is that the Ninjer 1000? Name: Ken Location: SoCal SGV Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Quarter Liter Kawi Posts: 275	Wow, just wow. __________________________________________________ My Mods

August 11th, 2009, 03:40 PM	#6
dimeified ninjette.org guru Name: Lucas Location: Pompton Lakes, NJ Join Date: Jul 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 Blue 250R Posts: 446	I first went into the article thinking what kind of asshole would brake hard to hurt a motorcyclist. Then i read it and realized it was the motorcyclist with the road rage and could not believe it. That stupid sh*thead deserves what he got, i do not feel bad at all. __________________________________________________ 2 thumbs up

August 11th, 2009, 03:51 PM	#7
Banzai Psychic war veteran Name: Thomas Location: Norfolk, VA Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): Kawi Green '09 Ninja ZX6R Posts: 663	If something uncivilized happens to you while you're being uncivilized....well, look up sympathy in the dictionary. It's somewhere between 5h1t and syphilis. __________________________________________________ * If you're arguing with some idiot over the internet, chances are pretty good he's doing the same thing! Zodiac Mindwarp and the Love Reaction

August 11th, 2009, 04:14 PM	#8
tjkamper ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Travis Location: Warwick, RI Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.	Brake checking is dumb. Even dumber on a bike. __________________________________________________ Addicted to anything that has an engine and rolls.

August 11th, 2009, 01:07 PM	#2
HKr1 IC2(SW) Name: Kerry Location: Pensacola Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: A lot.	Bummer! On a side note, why do people slam on there brakes in front of you when there mad...? What the hell are they thinking.

August 11th, 2009, 01:17 PM	#4
VeX That's me! Name: TJ Location: Ames, IA Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250r (Tis blue), 2008 CBR600RR Posts: 454	Looks like that dickhead learned the worse way possible not to brake check a MOTORHOME. Probably only had his peanutshell helmet on that chopper as well. So A) Riding like an ass hole (he flicked off the motor home driver before brake checking him) B) Wasn't likely wearing any gear I don't offer too many condolences on this one.

August 11th, 2009, 03:30 PM	#5
conchwanab ninjette.org member Name: Keith Location: Munroe Falls Ohio Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2008 ninja 250 Posts: 98	never road rage on a bike you'll always get the **** end of the stick!!!! This was just plain stupid.

August 11th, 2009, 04:37 PM	#9
nate-bama North Alabama Mtn. ryder Name: Nate Location: Alabama Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2006 Posts: 537	ha ha i bet that guy thought having 25 stacks to blow on a bike made his balls feel inflated. thats funny stuff i measn who expects a motor home to move fast or even see you coming up behind them? I expect them not to even know im around __________________________________________________ QTRltrPWR

August 11th, 2009, 05:23 PM	#10
Snake ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Rick Location: Alexandria, Louisiana Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 05 Blue Ninja 250 Posts: Too much. MOTY - 2017, MOTM - Jan '19, Oct '16, May '14	That was just plain stupid of the biker. Like someone else said "what was he thinking?"

August 11th, 2009, 05:33 PM	#11
bob706 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Sean Location: Mary Esther, FL Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250 1998 HD Road King Posts: A lot.	motorcycle vs motorhome = epic fail. What a waste

August 11th, 2009, 05:37 PM	#12
Snake ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Rick Location: Alexandria, Louisiana Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 05 Blue Ninja 250 Posts: Too much. MOTY - 2017, MOTM - Jan '19, Oct '16, May '14	I found this section of the article very interesting: The fatal crash came amid a statewide increase in motorcycle fatalities. They climbed 8.1 percent in 2008, to 560, compared with 518 in 2007, according to the state Office of Traffic Safety. Motorcycle deaths have risen consistently since 1998, when only 204 fatalities were reported. While authorities are still trying to determine why, young men riding fast sport bikes and older men returning to motorcycles after a long absence appear to be factors, said Chris Cochran, a spokesman for the Office of Traffic Safety. It looks the young men / women and older men / women here at this forum that have chosen the Ninjette have made a very wise choice.

August 12th, 2009, 10:16 AM	#13
tinng321 ninjette.org sage Name: Tin Location: NJ Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 08 black 250r (sold); '09 black zx6r Posts: 903	Hold off.... You guys only hear 1 side of the story. It's kind of unfair to the biker cuz he's no longer here to defend himself. What if Antoine fell asleep at the wheel and ran the biker over and made up the whole story. People take their RV on long trip rite? It is possible that Antoine was tired and sleepy from driving all day.

August 12th, 2009, 10:42 AM	#14
capt_bugaloo motorcycle rider Name: Bruce Location: Victoria, BC Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): '14 Yamaha V-Star 650 Custom (silver) Posts: A lot.	Yeah, I agree - something seems a bit odd about this story. A vehicle going 60 MPH with good brakes should be able to stop in 120 to 150 feet. The RV continued on for '500 feet' with the motorcycle pinned under the front end. Hmm. The RV was travelling at 55 mph. I get that the front brakes weren't working with the bike wedged under the front.. but the motorcycle frame was digging into the pavement so hard it dug a gouge in the pavement... and the RV should still have had rear brakes. Even if the RV driver's story is true, what happened to set the biker off like that: obscene gestures, allegedly slamming on his brakes right in front of the RV, etc..? I think there might be a bit more to this incident than meets the eye. __________________________________________________ '14 Yamaha V-Star 650 Custom (silver)

August 12th, 2009, 11:06 AM	#15
talldrink ninjette.org guru Name: Deb Location: Philly Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): '09 ninja 250 (blue) Posts: 295	Even if the incident occurred just as the article stated, I still feel sympathetic for the motorcycle rider (yes, even if he caused the accident). A loss of life is never a "haha, that's what you get for being a tool" situation in my eyes. Somewhere, he has family who will suffer and mourn his loss; regardles of who caused it. __________________________________________________ A woman is like a teabag; you never know how strong she is until she's in hot water!

August 12th, 2009, 12:12 PM	#16
DarkNinja52 ninjette.org sage Name: aj Location: New York / PA Join Date: Jul 2009 Motorcycle(s): Red 09 Ninja 250r aka Sheila (RIP), Red '10 Ninja 250r aka Sasha (Sold), White '13 Ninja 300 (To be Purchased) Posts: 855	Kind of makes you think and ask a lot of questions about things.. __________________________________________________

August 12th, 2009, 12:48 PM	#17
P1NDLESK1N ninjette.org member Name: Dario Location: Suffolk County, NY Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2015 Ninja 300 (Sold), 2016 Z1000 Posts: 239	There can't be anyone on two wheels who thinks 'break checking' is ever a good idea. There's probably much more to this story.

August 12th, 2009, 12:55 PM	#18
demp ninjette.org sage Name: Matthew Location: Toronto Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2015 V-Star 950 Tourer (Deep Blue) Posts: 570	if the story is true, he got what he deserved

August 12th, 2009, 03:04 PM	#20
AnarchoMoltov ninjette.org guru Name: Dan Location: Chicago, il.... Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Suzuki GSX-R750 Posts: 378	That old fuk should have his license revoked and be thrown in prison... I see these senior citizens on the road with there oversized RV's all the time, they are no where qualified to be driving these machines, and they are usually traveling at dangerouly low speeds with no concern for any 1 else..

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