It's that time of year again. Deer....

recumbentbob · 09-14-2010, 01:41 PM

NO Helmet and hitting a 8 point buck....= Dead from head injuries.

Motorcyclist dies after hitting deer last week | RELATED STORY

By Len Wells

Originally published 11:59 a.m., September 14, 2010
Updated 12:02 p.m., September 14, 2010

GOLDEN GATE, Ill. — A Mount Vernon, Ill., man has died from injuries sustained last Thursday when the Harley-Davidson motorcycle he was riding crashed into a deer.

Gregory Alan Johnson, 46, was on his way to work as an electrician at Champion Laboratories in Albion, Ill., when he approached the Golden Gate crossroads on Ill. Rt. 15 and hit an 8-point buck deer.

The crash killed the deer and threw Johnson from his bike. He was airlifted from the scene to Deaconess Hospital in Evansville for treatment of severe head injuries. He died Sunday night. Police said he was not wearing a helmet.

A celebration of life for Gregory Johnson has been set for 5 p.m. Thursday at the Richview Cemetery in Mt. Vernon, Ill. Family members have asked that memorial contributions be made to the Deaconess Hospital Trauma Unit.

AlabamaNomadRider · 09-15-2010, 12:03 AM

Not saying the helmet would have saved him. But, it sure couldn't have hurt to have been wearing one.

It is always a sad thing to read about a rider getting killed.

Loafer · 09-15-2010, 07:42 AM

+1

fish · 09-15-2010, 08:38 AM

the wifes cousin hit one, a buck, two weeks ago going to work in the early morning hours. Couple of broken ribs and swelling on the brain still in ICU and he was wearing a helmet.

recumbentbob · 09-16-2010, 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by fish

the wifes cousin hit one, a buck, two weeks ago going to work in the early morning hours. Couple of broken ribs and swelling on the brain still in ICU and he was wearing a helmet.

Hope he gets better, but without a helmet I would guess he'd be dead.

**Kawhead** · 09-19-2010, 10:51 PM

Wear your helmet and boots folks. I got two deer strikes under my belt and by the grace of God (for some reason) landed right. By landing right I mean sliding across asphalt uncontrollably screaming like a little school girl.

Yellow Jacket · 09-20-2010, 05:00 AM

It's deer season 12 months of the year around here. A couple of mornings ago I had two deer run across the street about 20 feet in front of me as I was riding my bicycle. A couple of weeks ago one evening I had 9 deer in my back yard. A 7 point buck, 4 does and 4 fawns. A regular harem! Can't shoot the suckers in my sub-division either. :(

flavor · 09-20-2010, 08:39 AM

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Originally Posted by fish

the wifes cousin hit one, a buck, two weeks ago going to work in the early morning hours. Couple of broken ribs and swelling on the brain still in ICU and he was wearing a helmet.

Hey man sorry to hear that. Hope he heals well and quickly.
Jim

**Cajunrider** · 09-20-2010, 08:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Yellow Jacket

It's deer season 12 months of the year around here. A couple of mornings ago I had two deer run across the street about 20 feet in front of me as I was riding my bicycle. A couple of weeks ago one evening I had 9 deer in my back yard. A 7 point buck, 4 does and 4 fawns. A regular harem! Can't shoot the suckers in my sub-division either. :(

Get yourself a crossbow Bob. ;)

**glwilson** · 09-20-2010, 10:30 PM

Yeah... they only make a swoosh sound...

**ringadingh** · 09-27-2010, 08:27 PM

I had a cougar run in front of me a few weeks ago on the way home from work. I couldn't beleive what I was seeing. Ive since learned that the Natural Resources Dept, released a bunch of them across the province to reduce our deer population. That also explains why my once great deer hunting spot isn't so great anymore.

09-14-2010, 01:41 PM	#1
recumbentbob Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Newburgh IN Posts: 3,404	It's that time of year again. Deer.... NO Helmet and hitting a 8 point buck....= Dead from head injuries. Motorcyclist dies after hitting deer last week \| RELATED STORY By Len Wells Originally published 11:59 a.m., September 14, 2010 Updated 12:02 p.m., September 14, 2010 GOLDEN GATE, Ill. — A Mount Vernon, Ill., man has died from injuries sustained last Thursday when the Harley-Davidson motorcycle he was riding crashed into a deer. Gregory Alan Johnson, 46, was on his way to work as an electrician at Champion Laboratories in Albion, Ill., when he approached the Golden Gate crossroads on Ill. Rt. 15 and hit an 8-point buck deer. The crash killed the deer and threw Johnson from his bike. He was airlifted from the scene to Deaconess Hospital in Evansville for treatment of severe head injuries. He died Sunday night. Police said he was not wearing a helmet. A celebration of life for Gregory Johnson has been set for 5 p.m. Thursday at the Richview Cemetery in Mt. Vernon, Ill. Family members have asked that memorial contributions be made to the Deaconess Hospital Trauma Unit. __________________ VBA #01084 "A well regulated militia being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the People to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed." Login or Register to Remove Ads
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09-15-2010, 12:03 AM	#2
AlabamaNomadRider Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Boaz, Alabama Posts: 13,742	It's that time of year again. Deer.... Not saying the helmet would have saved him. But, it sure couldn't have hurt to have been wearing one. It is always a sad thing to read about a rider getting killed. __________________ Gene Cross, Jr. Boaz, Alabama KawaNOW/VBA #1181
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09-15-2010, 08:38 AM	#4
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09-19-2010, 10:51 PM	#6
Kawhead Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: 6th Floor up at the The Nervous Hospital up in East Central State, NC Posts: 7,454	It's that time of year again. Deer.... Wear your helmet and boots folks. I got two deer strikes under my belt and by the grace of God (for some reason) landed right. By landing right I mean sliding across asphalt uncontrollably screaming like a little school girl. __________________ ??-Mar.2,2012 "Rocky" My Beloved Dog RIP Mike Tripp VBA#767 '96 800 Vulcan Classic 06 1600 Nomad 07 1600 Nomad "The shoes you buy at the Salvation Army is already been broke in"- Aunt Kawhead
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09-20-2010, 05:00 AM	#7
Yellow Jacket Top Contributor Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Fayetteville, Georgia Posts: 5,792	It's that time of year again. Deer.... It's deer season 12 months of the year around here. A couple of mornings ago I had two deer run across the street about 20 feet in front of me as I was riding my bicycle. A couple of weeks ago one evening I had 9 deer in my back yard. A 7 point buck, 4 does and 4 fawns. A regular harem! Can't shoot the suckers in my sub-division either. :( __________________ Bob KawaNOW/VBA 210 Green/Silver 2006 Patriot Guard Riders 2009
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09-20-2010, 10:30 PM	#10
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09-27-2010, 08:27 PM	#11
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	It's that time of year again. Deer.... I had a cougar run in front of me a few weeks ago on the way home from work. I couldn't beleive what I was seeing. Ive since learned that the Natural Resources Dept, released a bunch of them across the province to reduce our deer population. That also explains why my once great deer hunting spot isn't so great anymore. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
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