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**crazygene49** · 04-28-2013, 07:06 PM

http://www.delawareonline.com/articl...torcycle-crash

Old Bear · 04-28-2013, 08:10 PM

Fell asleep, or passed out? I'm sure they will do a blood alcohol test. Can't make a slight curve and managing to run smack into what was likely the only pole within thirty yards either way doesn't sound like "driving aware." Regardless, that was someone's child, RIP.

MarkG · 04-29-2013, 03:48 AM

There was a Michigan safety study a few years ago and this is more common than most of us realize. Single vehicle accident usually missing a curve. Maybe somebody else knows but I don't think there are any conclusions as to why it happens. In many cases I think the mind wanders instead of paying close attention to our surroundings. More often it might be the rider was too tired from riding too long.

Texas nomad · 11-25-2013, 12:03 PM

Sounds to me the rider failed to prepare for the curve by reducing his speed and not entering the curve correctly. I am unable to access the entire article, but as an Accident. Investigator I have seen a great deal of accidents like this. Speed aside, it usually is an indicator of inexperience on the wheel (riding time), unfamiliarity with the motorcycle, in attention, and so often, alcohol.

04-28-2013, 07:06 PM	#1
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04-28-2013, 08:10 PM	#2
Old Bear Sr. Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Clarksville, TN Posts: 1,434	Fell asleep, or passed out? I'm sure they will do a blood alcohol test. Can't make a slight curve and managing to run smack into what was likely the only pole within thirty yards either way doesn't sound like "driving aware." Regardless, that was someone's child, RIP. __________________ Jerry "Old Bear" Barker Clarksville, TN Americas Guardians PS MC President, Tennessee 16-A VBA #02203 "Blaze" 2017 Vaquero "Black Magic" 2011 Vaquero, 69k miles, handed down to my son for hopefully many more miles!
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04-29-2013, 03:48 AM	#3
MarkG Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Chandler, AZ Posts: 1,255	There was a Michigan safety study a few years ago and this is more common than most of us realize. Single vehicle accident usually missing a curve. Maybe somebody else knows but I don't think there are any conclusions as to why it happens. In many cases I think the mind wanders instead of paying close attention to our surroundings. More often it might be the rider was too tired from riding too long. __________________ Mark Griffin 2021 Manhattan Metallic K1600GTL 2016 Silver K1600GTL - sold 2015 Red/Blk Cross Country Tour - sold 2008 Red/Blk Nomad - sold KE7HG VBA 00176, IBA 65686, MOA 211564 Mesquite '08\|Custer '09\|Cortez '10\|Maggie Valley '11\|Kanab '12\|Estes Park '13\|Red Lodge '16\|Custer '18
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11-25-2013, 12:03 PM	#4
Texas nomad Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Kansan. City, KS Posts: 141	Sounds to me the rider failed to prepare for the curve by reducing his speed and not entering the curve correctly. I am unable to access the entire article, but as an Accident. Investigator I have seen a great deal of accidents like this. Speed aside, it usually is an indicator of inexperience on the wheel (riding time), unfamiliarity with the motorcycle, in attention, and so often, alcohol.
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