Trooper hits couple on bike <video>

[NAKID]

Who said they were going slow? Do you know how fast the Cruiser was going?

[ChrisK]

Yeah, and it's dark so I'm sure the motorcyclist was going at the speed limit or slightly under it to prepare for wildlife, etc that he could control. Police cruisers tend to travel 10+ over on interstates.

[NAKID]

That looked like a bit more that 10 over. I'm guessing the difference in speed was closer to 25-30MPH...

[Raux]

if you look at the car that passes just after, it was going about the same speed as the cruiser.

[ChrisK]

if you look at the car that passes just after, it was going about the same speed as the cruiser.

Cars go faster than bikes on highways at night, it's the safe thing to do. Have you ever had a deer run in front of you? Not even close to the rider's fault.

[ChrisK]

The fact that he doesn't even swerve at the last second tells me he was not looking at the road at all. Someone that was just spacing out while driving would have seen the bike at the last second and at least changed direction. I'm guessing this guy was looking at those stupid computers they're allowed to access while driving. Average drivers can't operate a cell phone but police officers can type on a laptop, makes perfect sense.

[Fergus]

Glad they're doing relatively OK for being thrown over the top of a car and sliding for a way down the road. Her nose looks gnarly.

++++ 11tybillion for the camera. Sucks this happened, but the evidence will probably lead to changed procedures and standards that will save lives.

[ChrisK]

^^^ 

[ab]

I hope that idiot is fired!

[RichD]

I hope that idiot is fired!

I hope the execute him after setting his head on fire and pissing on his foot to put it out.

But, hey, I've been run over by a careless asshole before,
so I may not be as lenient as those who have not been so crushed.

Professional?  Protect and serve? make the beast with two backs him.

[ducpainter]

I think this has gone far enough.