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Damn, peoploe at least learn to look with your eye and not your mind

Just another reminder to folks that want to point a finger at the “crazy” bikers in our community need to remember that we don’t have to be “acting crazy” to be the victim. Godspeed to both families.

I had a motorcycle for years. Put a lot of miles on them. Abandoned as soon as I had a wife and kids.

the inordinate number of high speed traffic weavers give you a bad name, PK…this incident has only just occurred…you don’t even know all of the facts yet. If the driver is deemed at fault, this will still not be the norm. Each week here in metroplex we read of a motorcyclist dying on the road, the majority of which are a result of unsafe speeds and/or reckless driving. It is also true that a motorcycle is not as visible as an automobile, hence it behooves you riders to ride defensively in recognition of this fact. Or is that too difficult?

But still, they have that choice. I support that, even if it is a stupid choice. Hate the nanny state.

VABS…….yes, the high speed traffic weavers give us a bad name. As far as visibility goes, I have 3 lights on the front of my bike, almost all newer bikes have 2. Most bikers with any sense know that we have to ride defensively if we are going to have a chance on the road. Driving 101 says that before you pull out into an intersection you need to be sure that there is no incoming traffic. Or is that too difficult?

As we rode yesterday- I counted 1 out of every 3 cars with the driver either talking on the cell phone or TEXTING! Please leave the phones in your pocket/purse or get off the road to make the call/text. There also seems to be a problem alot of drivers with neck injuries as well, because they can’t turn and look over their shoulder before changing lanes. And yes there are stupid motorcyclist as well, but I bet you won’t see many that are texting/talking on their phones. Please if you are unsure of traffic laws, or forgotten basic safe driving skills, put your keys and cell phones down, find your old Drivers Ed book and read.

RIP to the rider & prayers to family and friends. Point fingers once all the friggin details are out. Have some respect or is that to much to ask since it was a rider killed??

PK, Your right, you don’t have to be “acting crazy” to be the victim, but they are still the victim. Motorcycles should come with a warning sticker that reads ” This cycle is not safe on the street”. Sad that this Biker didn’t.

Perhaps more attention should be put, in standardized drivers education, on giving motorcycles more room than cars. Actually, given the fact that modern tools have co-opted hand-eye, and every other body-part-to-sensory-efficiency, teens should be trained to enforce more room to maneuver on the road. Education counters ignorance.

R.I.P. BRO. 99%

Dont blame the driver. there waere three bikers on 820 ging toward Hurst Sunday afternoon doing all sorts of tricks and stopping and starting and breaking in front of traffic. Almost caused several accidents if the CAR drivers had not paid attention. They were pointing to the face that they did not have license plates and could do what they wanted. Choose your blame wisely JERRY they could have caused a lot of accidents.

Why isn’t the driver charged yet?
When (if) a car pulls out of a side street into
the path of a car or motor cycle on the main
road, then the one pulling out is at fault!
Unles it’s a cops wife driving that car.

I’ll admit there are a few stupid, unsafe, immature bikers out there on the road. They are a minority. The fact is most motorcycle accidents are caused by cars or trucks not yielding the right of way. Most of of us bikers ride safe and defensively all the time. Unfortunately we can be legally right and legally dead at the same time. Everybody needs to be more aware out there. Everybody be safe.

I always love headlines when they ALWAYS say the motorcycle hit a car as if it is the motorcyclist’s fault. As mentioned by someone else, people talk on their phones, text, and most of all do not pay attention. Have been all over the country, Canada, and Mexico, I believe riding in DFW is more dangerous than any place I have been including New York City!
Sadly, there is a saying among riders, “There are those that have, and those that will”. Prayers to the rider and his family!

i saw this happen and no the motorcycle driver was not speeding. i was just something that happened. he was just riding arouond that area all day long when that happen. i feel so sorry for both.

This is not something that “just happened”, the motorcycle rider is not at fault for his choice of mode of transportation, this is a clear case of Failure To Yeild the right of way to another vehicle that resulted in DEATH and should be prosecuted that way. Had this woman run over a lady and her baby carriage public outcry would be for her head on a stake, but since it is a motorcyclist it is OK, well not with me I hope my fellow bikers call the DA for prosecution to the fullest extent of the law

if it is the other drivers fault, it is the other drivers fault. It should be prosecuted or not just like any other traffic accident that results in death.

That being said, motorcycles are dangerous. Anyone who chooses to ride them is assuming some risk. Because of increased visibility, this accident may not have occurred if he had been driving a car, and if it had occurred, it would almost certainly have been non-fatal to him.

And redoubtably, he knew that motorcycles are less visible and less collision resistant.

This is a “stupid” comment. So everyone be sure you drive in a car everywhere you go- do not walk, ride a bicycle or a motorcycle- this is ridiculous. We all need to be responsible drivers- no matter what our choice of transportation. All motorized vehicles are dangerous and with the metroplex growing at a rapid pace- we especially need to pay attention and obey traffic laws.

Glen, Would your comment be the same had this been a BICYCLE rather than a MOTORCYCLE that was hit?

75% of motorcycle accidents are caused by cars. I have seen more stupid and inconsiderate drivers in this state than motorcycle riders…..most of us (motorcyclists) drive defensivly, because we know what is out there. I am also sad for both parties ionvolved, being sure that neither wanted that to happen….

My daughter sawll the whole thing happen she was the one who called 911. Its very sad for all parties involved. She has been having nightmares and the sound of a motorcycle seems to bother her. She says his bike rared up before impact such a sad situation for everyone my thoughts and prayers are with you.