Three deaths in the first two days of the Myrtle Beach Bike

mole2 · 05-18-2012, 03:49 PM

They were all avoidable and they were all the riders fault. The first was a rider following too close behind a pick up truck. The traffic up front stopped suddenly and the rider didn't. He hit the back of the pickup truck killing himself and putting his girlfriend in the hospital.

The second was a rider who lost his girlfriend off the back of the bike doing 55 mph. Since it was a fatality they gave him a breathalizer test on the site and locked him up for DUI.

The third was a rider who lost control of his bike and went off the road.

Be careful out there folks. Don't drink and ride. Ride defensively and ride safe.

**jonathan180iq** · 05-18-2012, 04:08 PM

That's a shame.

I wonder what the statistics are for the amount of motorcycle fatalities when that many riders get together in one place.

minieggroll · 05-18-2012, 04:50 PM

I know some motorcyclists have ego issues, unfortunately. It's bad enough that they put themselves at stake, but to put someone else's life on the line too is ridiculous.

JWR · 05-18-2012, 06:06 PM

Safety gear in Daytona was a pair of sunglasses.

Water Warrior 2 · 05-18-2012, 06:32 PM

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Originally Posted by jonathan180iq

That's a shame.

I wonder what the statistics are for the amount of motorcycle fatalities when that many riders get together in one place.

1,2, and another one and another one and a another one and another one......................................sad really.

Rionna · 05-18-2012, 07:03 PM

Sad to hear about these tragedies! Like you said they were all avoidable. Ride safe everyone!

Rookie Rider · 05-18-2012, 10:36 PM

R.I.P. To them all.

greatmaul · 05-19-2012, 04:16 AM

That is very sad, and good point to mention not drinking and riding. That seems to cause a lot of accidents, according to the books.

mole2 · 05-20-2012, 08:31 AM

We had another fatality Friday night when a rider lost control of his bike in a curve 200 feet from his home. He died of head injuries. He was not wearing a helmet. It's sad because if he'd been wearing a helmet he'd be alive today. Note that South Carolina does not require helmets and I prefer it that way.

alantf · 05-20-2012, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by mole2

South Carolina does not require helmets and I prefer it that way.

Yes, that's your choice.

He chose to die. That was his choice.!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Nuff said?

05-18-2012, 03:49 PM	#1
mole2 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Longs, SC Posts: 1,469	Three deaths in the first two days of the Myrtle Beach Bike They were all avoidable and they were all the riders fault. The first was a rider following too close behind a pick up truck. The traffic up front stopped suddenly and the rider didn't. He hit the back of the pickup truck killing himself and putting his girlfriend in the hospital. The second was a rider who lost his girlfriend off the back of the bike doing 55 mph. Since it was a fatality they gave him a breathalizer test on the site and locked him up for DUI. The third was a rider who lost control of his bike and went off the road. Be careful out there folks. Don't drink and ride. Ride defensively and ride safe. __________________ 2009 V-Star 650 Silverado Pearl White 2007 Suzuki GZ250 Black (sold) Login or Register to Remove Ads
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05-18-2012, 04:08 PM	#2
jonathan180iq Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Dalton, GA Posts: 3,996	Re: Three deaths in the first two days of the Myrtle Beach B That's a shame. I wonder what the statistics are for the amount of motorcycle fatalities when that many riders get together in one place.
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05-18-2012, 04:50 PM	#3
minieggroll Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Columbus Ohio Posts: 73	Re: Three deaths in the first two days of the Myrtle Beach B I know some motorcyclists have ego issues, unfortunately. It's bad enough that they put themselves at stake, but to put someone else's life on the line too is ridiculous. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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05-18-2012, 06:06 PM	#4
JWR Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Louisville, TN Posts: 1,413	Re: Three deaths in the first two days of the Myrtle Beach B Safety gear in Daytona was a pair of sunglasses. __________________ Jerry Truth is there are lots of great bikes available and not nearly as many good riders out there riding them... "A man's got to know his limitations..."
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05-18-2012, 07:03 PM	#6
Rionna Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Temple, Texas Posts: 176	Re: Three deaths in the first two days of the Myrtle Beach B Sad to hear about these tragedies! Like you said they were all avoidable. Ride safe everyone! __________________ Rionna
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05-18-2012, 10:36 PM	#7
Rookie Rider Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Queens, NYC Posts: 1,263	Re: Three deaths in the first two days of the Myrtle Beach B R.I.P. To them all.
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05-19-2012, 04:16 AM	#8
greatmaul Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 296	Re: Three deaths in the first two days of the Myrtle Beach B That is very sad, and good point to mention not drinking and riding. That seems to cause a lot of accidents, according to the books.
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05-20-2012, 08:31 AM	#9
mole2 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Longs, SC Posts: 1,469	Re: Three deaths in the first two days of the Myrtle Beach B We had another fatality Friday night when a rider lost control of his bike in a curve 200 feet from his home. He died of head injuries. He was not wearing a helmet. It's sad because if he'd been wearing a helmet he'd be alive today. Note that South Carolina does not require helmets and I prefer it that way. __________________ 2009 V-Star 650 Silverado Pearl White 2007 Suzuki GZ250 Black (sold)
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