Re: [ST] Two fatalities in the Lewisville area on Sunday

["Mike Benzon" <fast87@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

I know it is popular to beat up on the cage drivers that pull in front of
motorcyclist, but there are some dynamics here we all need to come to grips
with, or die. I won't go into the details of the studies conducted on this,
but it is well known that if the cage driver does not have it in their mind
that they are looking for a motorcycle oncoming, it is very likely they
won't see it, (aka...some experiment where people are asked to watch a
basketball team and count how many times they bounce the ball and while this
goes on something like a clown or gorilla ?? walks through and no one
recalls ever seeing it when asked later). So what does this mean to us, ride
like you are invisible, never, NEVER, assume they see you, or DIE. My point
is not about what should be done with the cage driver, it won't change the
problem. It is your choice. I was hit in the very same fashion when I was
eighteen years of age and luckily I cleared the car that hit me and landed
unharmed. I have never taken for granted that anyone turning left in front
of me, or waiting to pull out in front of me, sees me. Many times I come to
a stop when I can't come to a comfort level knowing they won't pull out in
front of me.
My sincere regrets that another two riders have left us.
Mike Benzon
Burney
- ----- Original Message -----
From: "Jack Hays" <rude@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <motolist@xxxxxxxxxxxx>; <ST@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Thursday, March 20, 2003 12:32 PM
Subject: [ST] Two fatalities in the Lewisville area on Sunday


>
>
>
>
> Steve Duncan referenced the term the police used of the bike running into
> the car this past weekend.
> Sadly, there were actually two motorcycle fatalities this past Sunday.
> The first was a 48 year old man from my town The Colony on highway 121.
> The second a 19 year old man who had bought his bike three months ago in
> Flower Mound.
> I'm not stating the above for any reason other than clarification. neither
> was at fault.
> In both cases the car turned left from the opposing lane in front of the
> motorcycle.
> In both cases it was stated the motorcyclist hit a car.
> Both had green lights in both directions and the driver claimed they never
> saw the motorcycle.
> The drivers seems to be comforted by the local sheriff who stated "It's
> getting warmer and there are more motorcycle out riding. The motorcyclist
> have to start paying more attention to the cars." DOES ANYONE FEEL THERE
IS
> SOMETHING WRONG WITH THE STATEMENT BESIDES ME? Of course we have to pay
> attention. we don't survive if we don't. Their out to get us if we don't.
> But where oh where is the drivers responsibility. The statement almost
made
> it sound like it was the motorcyclist fault the driver turned in front of
> them.
> The 19 year old had quit school to work and help out the family since his
> mom had just been diagnosed with cancer. the 48 year old was an active
> charity fundraiser who had ridden since he was 14.
> BTW, the cage driver in case one was a 70 year old woman and in case two a
> 74 year old woman. Not trying to make a statement but I can just see the
> comforting sheriff to the poor little old lady. WHAT ABOUT THE VICTIM AND
> THEIR FAMILY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
>
>
> Jack "Rude Dog" Hays
> 972-952-5065
> "I'll see you on the Dark Side of the Moon"
>
>
>
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