Sad- How do you not stop?

mrs minnesotamonster · April 21, 2009, 10:47:08 AM

Regardless of whether he was drinking or not, didn't the article state that she over corrected while swerving to miss something in the road? Could he have really done much of anything, sober or not?

That being said, if he was drinking and driving he shouldn't have been. BUT, she swerved into his lane, so his impaired judgment didn't affect that particular accident.

She stopped, but she still took off. She definitely deserves jail time ato, I'd be right with you on that letter. As a side note, the cop with the NFL player was a ridiculous story. I felt really bad for the guy.

the_Journeyman · April 21, 2009, 10:58:34 AM

Same thing happens at Deal's Gap... If you see a bagger with water (melting ice) dribbling from either or both saddle bags it's a safe bet there at least a couple in and stop every few piull-offs for more...

JM

KnightofNi · April 21, 2009, 11:04:20 AM

Quote from: ato memphis on April 21, 2009, 08:45:15 AM
It was on the local news. I've been to Kellers on Friday nights and seen the guys there as well. Its less than 5 minutes from my apt.

ok, thanks. is there a link to that story?

Quote from: the_Journeyman on April 21, 2009, 10:58:34 AM
Same thing happens at Deal's Gap... If you see a bagger with water (melting ice) dribbling from either or both saddle bags it's a safe bet there at least a couple in and stop every few piull-offs for more...

JM

that's why i keep mine in the tank bag. i dont' have to stop or even get off the bike.
j/k, well, about the drinkign and riding part.

people scare me. i'm amazed that so many people do these sorts of things and don't have scars to show for it.

junior varsity · April 21, 2009, 11:50:01 AM

safety and practicality while riding:

I'll try to dig up a link. My wife alerted me to the story originally.

Nitewaif · April 21, 2009, 01:39:54 PM

It ties my stomach in knots to even imagine someone dying that way and knowing I was responsible. The kind of person who could watch that and then drive away deserves to be thrown under a semi.

RIP biker guy

corey · April 21, 2009, 01:47:49 PM

Quote from: mrs minnesotamonster on April 21, 2009, 10:47:08 AM
Regardless of whether he was drinking or not, didn't the article state that she over corrected while swerving to miss something in the road? Could he have really done much of anything, sober or not?

That being said, if he was drinking and driving he shouldn't have been. BUT, she swerved into his lane, so his impaired judgment didn't affect that particular accident.

She stopped, but she still took off. She definitely deserves jail time ato, I'd be right with you on that letter. As a side note, the cop with the NFL player was a ridiculous story. I felt really bad for the guy.

Not defending her running away, but if she swerved into his lane, and he had been completely sober, even if she contacted his bike, he may have reacted better and been able to save it. Who knows though.

cyrus buelton · April 21, 2009, 01:52:57 PM

Quote from: corey on April 21, 2009, 01:47:49 PM
Not defending her running away, but if she swerved into his lane, and he had been completely sober, even if she contacted his bike, he may have reacted better and been able to save it. Who knows though.

That was what I was getting at early, just couldn't get the words out right.

Scottish · April 21, 2009, 01:55:49 PM

My Mom (Bonfy here on the board) was in a hit and run on her Duc. It is one of the few times I've encourage litigation and a law suit. This wasn't becuase the lady hit her, it was because the lady left the scene w/o even stopping to see that she was ok. The sad thing is my Mom knew the lady and she's a lush. In all likely hood she was drunk when she hit my Mom. Shame on that girl for her cowardice, episodes like that are very telling to a persons character.

Second point, was the guy drinking, could he have avoided it? I used to be a heavy drinker(I'm approaching 5yrs sober now). I've been in many

wrecks on my bike, not all of them involved liquor.... some did. I can tell you that one of my more spectacular wrecks happened on the interstate the morning after a hard nights drinking. I wasn't "at fault" but I can tell you if I had been completely clean I probably woulda seen it coming in time to give myself the extra 4 inches I needed to clear that bumper.

On a side note.... since I quit drinking I haven't had a wreck period(knock on wood).

junior varsity · April 21, 2009, 01:57:46 PM

i don't drink and ride, i crash enough as it is and don't need any of alcohol's help doing such.

somegirl · April 21, 2009, 08:07:29 PM

Quote from: Scottish on April 21, 2009, 01:55:49 PMSecond point, was the guy drinking, could he have avoided it? I used to be a heavy drinker(I'm approaching 5yrs sober now). I've been in many wrecks on my bike, not all of them involved liquor.... some did. I can tell you that one of my more spectacular wrecks happened on the interstate the morning after a hard nights drinking. I wasn't "at fault" but I can tell you if I had been completely clean I probably woulda seen it coming in time to give myself the extra 4 inches I needed to clear that bumper.

On a side note.... since I quit drinking I haven't had a wreck period(knock on wood).

Glad to hear it, thanks for sharing.

junior varsity · April 21, 2009, 08:22:15 PM

http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/news/localnews/stories/DN-ratpack_15met.ART.State.Edition2.4aca9d0.html

http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/news/localnews/stories/041109dnmethitandrun.38fff5b.html

IZ · April 21, 2009, 08:23:27 PM

It'll be a slap on the wrist for the 18 girl

hbliam · April 21, 2009, 08:58:34 PM

Quote from: ato memphis on April 21, 2009, 08:20:38 AM
(I was also pissed about the Dallas PD officer who held the NFL player at gun point in the hospital parking lot while his mother-in-law expired inside the hospital, depriving him the last moments with her, and the ability to be there for his wife).

Yes that was handled poorly but......if Mr. NFL would have stopped when initially lit up it probably would have been a 15 second conversation.

junior varsity · April 21, 2009, 10:12:47 PM

and risk not getting his wife to the hospital in time to wish her mother a final goodbye?

the story reeked the same way the story of the officer who kept messing with McNair in Nashville did.

ROBsS4R · April 22, 2009, 12:28:45 AM

I saw a person back into a car this weekend and then bolt out of the area.

There were tons of people around but I dont think anyone got the license plate. I was on foot or I would have followed the guy and got the plate number.

I am amazed at how often things like this happen. My Jeep Liberty has been hit at least twice hit and run.

My cousin who has been a model student and person all her life hit a parked car and ran. Her mother found out and made her go back and put a note on the car. I never thought she would do something like that $:-\$

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