My friends husband was in a wreck this morning.
He's got a few broken bones but he's alive.
Ride safe guys.
http://www.actionnewsnow.com/news/motorcycle-accident-slows-traffic-south-of-chico/
My friends husband was in a wreck this morning.
He's got a few broken bones but he's alive.
Ride safe guys.
http://www.actionnewsnow.com/news/motorcycle-accident-slows-traffic-south-of-chico/
E36 M3 seems to happen quicker on a bike. Both good and bad.
I'm sure the lights on the trailer are legal and all, but there's a lot to be said for LEDs.
Hope the rider recovers quickly and fully.
I see lots of tractor trailers with tail lights that aren't working. Also, quite a few logging trucks with the timber hanging off the back and drooping down enough to block the lights. Equipment failure could have contributed, but from the article it seems like the incident occurred late enough in the morning for it to be full daylight?
I wasn't there so it's pure speculation.
It sounds like the trailer was braking in the fog and he didn't realise it had actually stopped. Probably didn't have enough time to head for the shoulder.
I've been behind people who ride the brake so much I'm never sure if they're slowing, coasting or stopping.
He's lucky! My best friend hit the back end of a semi and lost his life. E36 M3 happens quick. One of the many reasons why I just picked up a gopro.
In reply to escort1991:
I've gotten into the habit of that as well.....and I WILL NOT ride if its foggy. That's just asking for something bad to happen.
In reply to Trans_Maro:
Hopefully a full speedy recovery happens, its never good news to hear of fellow riders.
I can't imagine how someone runs into the back of a stopped semi. I know it happens - a young guy on a shiny new bike died similarly here just a few months back. I know I'm probably guilty of going faster than my sight lines many times (dusk/deer time of day especially) but in poor weather like snow or heavy fog I slow down a lot or just pull off. To the point where I'm worried about the opposite; that someone will run me over from behind going 80 when they can only see 20' in front of them. Admittedly though, I'm not usually riding with a deadline so I can afford the time to sit it out. If you are worried about getting to work I can see how you might push on when prudence suggests otherwise.
In any case, I hope your friend has a full recovery. Best wishes.
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