scary motorcycle crash video

[Zap]

http://www.cnn.com/video/

CLIFFS: Traffic slowing on a highway, car behind the motorcycle doesn't slow and squashes motorcycle between it and the car in front.

If you only saw one part of the video, you'd think that the guy was sandwiched between the cars, but luckily he was somehow thrown off at an angle.

Even if the motorcycle wasn't there, the rear car would have rear ended the front car quite hard.

 

[LTC8K6]

Heavy lockup on the bike, too.

 

[SpatiallyAware]

I really believe that in a situation like this, where someone is caught on video not just 'not paying attention' but blatantly disregarding others safety, they need charged with something more drastic than "following too close".

 

[MotF Bane]

I really believe that in a situation like this, where someone is caught on video not just 'not paying attention' but blatantly disregarding others safety, they need charged with something more drastic than "following too close".

This.

 

[simonizor]

I really believe that in a situation like this, where someone is caught on video not just 'not paying attention' but blatantly disregarding others safety, they need charged with something more drastic than "following too close".

I would think they would get reckless endangerment or something similar.

 

[BoberFett]

I'm always keeping an eye on the car behind me. I simply don't trust people to know how drive properly.

Try to keep an out available at all times, watch the guy behind you, and be ready to split lanes if some jackass does something like that.

 

[Murloc]

I really believe that in a situation like this, where someone is caught on video not just 'not paying attention' but blatantly disregarding others safety, they need charged with something more drastic than "following too close".

do you mean that you just get fined for something like this?

 

[rstrohkirch]

I'm actually surprised that when all those cars stopped after he was hit that another accident didn't take place.

 

[Eli]

Stuff like that makes me rage. I completely agree that the other driver should be charged with something more severe.

Their inattentiveness could have easily ended this guys life, and that isn't acceptable.

 

[SpatiallyAware]

do you mean that you just get fined for something like this?

Generally, yes. The officer can't charge them with much more than following too close for conditions; *maybe* some sort of 'reckless driving' charge that costs them $300 and a few points on their license.

 

[MiataNC]

He was just as inattentive as the car behind him. You see smoke coming from his tires, or more specifically his rear tire. He would have dropped the bike if he locked the front up hard enough to smoke.

What that tells me is that he most likely isn't very practiced or skilled on a bike. He wasn't thinking ahead, and he didn't have a plan or escape route in mind. Instead of using the bikes advantages (size and agility), he reacted like he was in a car (panic stop). He should have swerved in between the lanes (where he landed), giving him more space to brake without locking up his wheels, and making the car behind him a non-issue.

 

[ayabe]

If this same situation had occurred with two cars, the result would have been a relatively minor fender bender, the laws aren't written to make distinctions so that's why it's probably only going to be a simple fine.

I agree with the sentiment but not the logic of creating laws for some of this depending on your victim. But it would be too archaic to apply practically and most likely wouldn't hold up in court in the long run either - right or wrong the same negligence that almost cost this rider his life would have caused next to no permanent damage to the occupants of a car in the same scenario.

 

[mvbighead]

He was just as inattentive as the car behind him. You see smoke coming from his tires, or more specifically his rear tire. He would have dropped the bike if he locked the front up hard enough to smoke.

What that tells me is that he most likely isn't very practiced or skilled on a bike. He wasn't thinking ahead, and he didn't have a plan or escape route in mind. Instead of using the bikes advantages (size and agility), he reacted like he was in a car (panic stop). He should have swerved in between the lanes (where he landed), giving him more space to brake without locking up his wheels, and making the car behind him a non-issue.

Something like this. I feel bad for the motorcycle rider, but FFS.. even in a car I would have strayed towards the shoulder as I applied breaks. So long as there is adequate space on the shoulder, it removes some of the possibility of running into the person in front of you or being ran into.

However, the driver that hit the bike, in this case, really, really missed applying any brakes whatsover. Not only does he slam into the guy, but he pretty much runs right over and threw his business.

Oh, and the above is why I will never, ever use a motorcycle for my means of transportation. It will maximize the damage caused to the person in almost every scenario vs a car.

 

[slag]

I would think they would get reckless endangerment or something similar.

If thats the case, then you need to ticket everyone who locked up their brakes as well. In stop and go driving like this, you can't allow the normal 2 second time between vehicles that you learn to do in driver's ed because 5 people will cut you off and get in between you and the driver ahead of you.

 

[JeffreyLebowski]

Generally, yes. The officer can't charge them with much more than following too close for conditions; *maybe* some sort of 'reckless driving' charge that costs them $300 and a few points on their license.

In this case the driver should have had his car towed and he should have been arrested and probably deported.
The driver of the car that hit the bike didn't have insurance OR a drivers license.

http://www.wfaa.com/news/local/Video-shows-motorcycle-wreck-on-tollway-120670869.html

 

[BoberFett]

Something like this. I feel bad for the motorcycle rider, but FFS.. even in a car I would have strayed towards the shoulder as I applied breaks. So long as there is adequate space on the shoulder, it removes some of the possibility of running into the person in front of you or being ran into.

Unfortunately it doesn't look like there's much of a shoulder there, but at the very least I would have given it some throttle and gone for the lane to the right.

And as for the guy not having insurance or a license, I'd sue the fucker for everything he has.

 

[Arkaign]

http://www.star-telegram.com/2011/04/26/3027913/two-dead-in-mineral-wells-crash.html

^^ This just happened very close to where I stay. 200'+!!! Jebus.

 

[JeffreyLebowski]

Unfortunately it doesn't look like there's much of a shoulder there, but at the very least I would have given it some throttle and gone for the lane to the right.

And as for the guy not having insurance or a license, I'd sue the fucker for everything he has.

It's a waste of money. The driver was most likely an illegal or poor, hense no insurance. You'll spend more time and money trying to sue him, than you will ever get out of him. This is why you make sure you have plenty of underinsured/uninsured motorist coverage on your policy.

 

[Doppel]

Motorcycles are wickedly dangerous, I assume the motorcyclist knew that but like most just avoids thinking about it.

More cars are coming with automatic brake supplemental systems and as these become more prevalent I think they're going to do a great job minimizing problems from events like this. It's unfortunate how many people are paying no attention. You often hear of somebody ramming the back of somebody at 50 mph because they were texting or whatever.

 

[MiataNC]

Motorcycles are wickedly dangerous, I assume the motorcyclist knew that but like most just avoids thinking about it.

Most motorcyclists are keenly aware of the dangers. Those that avoid thinking about them are more prone to be stricken by said dangers. Riding a bike is an accepted risk, and smart riders do everything they can to mitigate that risk. No one gets out of this life alive. Some of us chose to do the things we love, even if they carry a higher risk.

 

[simonizor]

Most motorcyclists are keenly aware of the dangers. Those that avoid thinking about them are more prone to be stricken by said dangers. Riding a bike is an accepted risk, and smart riders do everything they can to mitigate that risk. No one gets out of this life alive. Some of us chose to do the things we love, even if they carry a higher risk.

Exactly. I could live in a bubble if I were concerned about how safe everything is, but I'd much rather be doing what's fun, even if it's dangerous.

 

[PlasmaBomb]

http://www.cnn.com/video/

CLIFFS: Traffic slowing on a highway, car behind the motorcycle doesn't slow and squashes motorcycle between it and the car in front.

If you only saw one part of the video, you'd think that the guy was sandwiched between the cars, but luckily he was somehow thrown off at an angle.

Even if the motorcycle wasn't there, the rear car would have rear ended the front car quite hard.

F*** me... 😱

In this case the driver should have had his car towed and he should have been arrested and probably deported.
The driver of the car that hit the bike didn't have insurance OR a drivers license.

http://www.wfaa.com/news/local/Video-shows-motorcycle-wreck-on-tollway-120670869.html

That guy should be locked up...

 

[Zap]

If this same situation had occurred with two cars, the result would have been a relatively minor fender bender

Not minor. That car plowed into the motorcycle and then into the car in front of the motorcycle. If the motorcycle was a car, would have caused severe damage.

even in a car I would have strayed towards the shoulder as I applied breaks. So long as there is adequate space on the shoulder, it removes some of the possibility of running into the person in front of you or being ran into.

Dunno, sometimes I see quite a bit of debris in the shoulder.

The driver of the car that hit the bike didn't have insurance OR a drivers license.

Fail.

http://www.star-telegram.com/2011/04/26/3027913/two-dead-in-mineral-wells-crash.html

^^ This just happened very close to where I stay. 200'+!!! Jebus.

Cliffs: Riding double, speeding, may have been under influence, no helmets, hit pole on side of road, both died.

 

[JulesMaximus]

I'm always keeping an eye on the car behind me. I simply don't trust people to know how drive properly.

Try to keep an out available at all times, watch the guy behind you, and be ready to split lanes if some jackass does something like that.

I just split lanes as a matter of habit. When I'm not doing that, which is rare, I'm always watching my mirrors to make sure the dolt coming up behind me is slowing.

 

[Fenixgoon]

I'm always keeping an eye on the car behind me. I simply don't trust people to know how drive properly.

Try to keep an out available at all times, watch the guy behind you, and be ready to split lanes if some jackass does something like that.

yep, when i slow and come to a stop i always look at my mirrors to see if cars are coming in hot, and i always point my bike to the side so i can pull out if need be.