Motorized Bicyclist Killed

At least 2, but probably more, of these fatalities were only running a single coaster brake...
There's a chance it's true however I don't believe a single one of them was caused by it, either they were riding without lights, or appeared to be riding where they shouldn't have been, and almost definitely not one had a helmet. This is what I would call a dumbass, and being one on a bike is an especially good way to get killed.

Not sure if I ever mentioned this story before but about 10 years ago I knew a friend who thought it was smart to play chicken with random cars, well it wasnt. He got hit, went flying, and died instantly, which is what heppens when you dont have a helmet to keep the back of your skull and brain conneced to the rest of your head.

At least he didnt get so messed up he had to have a closed casket, so if you are a dumbass without a helmet do your family kind of a favor and land on the back of your head if you can help it.
 
I know its not a motorized bike, but just happened a few days ago and I ride this same stretch often... Its a huge hill so he was traveling speeds we go. He was practicing for a local race coming up in the next town over.

"A man riding a bicycle was hit and killed in the outskirts of Redlands on Tuesday morning.

The California Highway Patrol said in a statement that the man was riding a bicycle west on Sand Canyon Road, just east of Crafton Avenue. He was riding the bike behind a Honda Accord that was traveling in the same direction on the same road.

“The Honda made a U-turn directly into the path of the cyclist and the cyclist crashed into the Honda,” the CHP said, adding the crash was reported at 10:52 a.m.

Officials said the Honda, being driven by a Yucaipa woman, was traveling at an unknown speed.

The man sustained major injuries and was transported to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

The CHP said the man was from Reno, Nevada, and that his identity will be released by the San Bernardino County Coroner’s Office after next-of-kin have been notified.

This was at least the second instance of a bicyclist dying in a crash in San Bernardino County this week"

Always remain aware of your surroundings, assume everyone in front of you might make a stupid move at any time... I always wonder if some members that were active and suddenly fell silent died 😢.
 
I know its not a motorized bike, but just happened a few days ago and I ride this same stretch often... Its a huge hill so he was traveling speeds we go. He was practicing for a local race coming up in the next town over.

"A man riding a bicycle was hit and killed in the outskirts of Redlands on Tuesday morning.

The California Highway Patrol said in a statement that the man was riding a bicycle west on Sand Canyon Road, just east of Crafton Avenue. He was riding the bike behind a Honda Accord that was traveling in the same direction on the same road.

“The Honda made a U-turn directly into the path of the cyclist and the cyclist crashed into the Honda,” the CHP said, adding the crash was reported at 10:52 a.m.

Officials said the Honda, being driven by a Yucaipa woman, was traveling at an unknown speed.

The man sustained major injuries and was transported to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

The CHP said the man was from Reno, Nevada, and that his identity will be released by the San Bernardino County Coroner’s Office after next-of-kin have been notified.

This was at least the second instance of a bicyclist dying in a crash in San Bernardino County this week"

Always remain aware of your surroundings, assume everyone in front of you might make a stupid move at any time... I always wonder if some members that were active and suddenly fell silent died 😢.

That almost happened to me once. I was about to overtake on the left and she made a u-turn out of the right lane in front of me. Btw one guy I know that had a mini chopper I used to ride with died recently on his motorcycle. Safety is a big deal that can cost you your life if you make the right string of bad decisions.
 
I know its not a motorized bike, but just happened a few days ago and I ride this same stretch often... Its a huge hill so he was traveling speeds we go. He was practicing for a local race coming up in the next town over.

"A man riding a bicycle was hit and killed in the outskirts of Redlands on Tuesday morning.

The California Highway Patrol said in a statement that the man was riding a bicycle west on Sand Canyon Road, just east of Crafton Avenue. He was riding the bike behind a Honda Accord that was traveling in the same direction on the same road.

“The Honda made a U-turn directly into the path of the cyclist and the cyclist crashed into the Honda,” the CHP said, adding the crash was reported at 10:52 a.m.

Officials said the Honda, being driven by a Yucaipa woman, was traveling at an unknown speed.

The man sustained major injuries and was transported to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

The CHP said the man was from Reno, Nevada, and that his identity will be released by the San Bernardino County Coroner’s Office after next-of-kin have been notified.

This was at least the second instance of a bicyclist dying in a crash in San Bernardino County this week"

Always remain aware of your surroundings, assume everyone in front of you might make a stupid move at any time... I always wonder if some members that were active and suddenly fell silent died 😢.

Still here bro. Still love my bikes.
 
Another one:
"Teen hospitalized after being hit by truck in Greene
Tuesday, October 8th 2019
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A 16-year-old was rushed to the hospital, after being hit by a truck in Greene Tuesday.
Investigators say the teen was pulling out of his driveway and onto Quaker Ridge Road on a motorized bicycle when he was hit by a pickup truck.
A deputy says the teen went to CMMC with non-life threatening injuries.

The driver of the truck wasn't injured."
Holy s**t the impact was huge to cause that amount of damage to that truck... Please stay safe guys...
 
Another one :(
Fatal Accident In Marquette County
22 June 2020 News

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Update:
The State Patrol has released the names of those involved in a fatal motorized bicycle versus motorcycle accident in Marquette County near Endeavor late Sunday morning. Sixty-seven-year-old Michael Gaffney of Portage was heading east on State Highway 23 when he tried to turn left onto a neighboring property. Fifty-seven-year-old Charles Tustison of Baraboo was unable to stop his motorcycle. Gaffney was killed in the crash. Tustison and his passenger, 57-year-old Sandra Tustison also of Baraboo, were both injured in the accident. He suffered non-life threatening injuries, while Sandra Tustison’s injuries were life threatening.
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The State Patrol is investigating a fatal accident in Marquette County late Sunday morning involving a motorized bicycle and a motorcycle. It happened on State Highway 23 west of County Highway AA near Endeavour. The bicycle was heading east when it tried to turn onto a neighboring property and turned in front of the motorcycle. The 67-year-old Portage man on the bicycle was killed in the collision. The 57-year-old man operating the motorcycle and his passenger a 57-year-old woman, both from Baraboo, were injured. The man’s injuries were non-life threatening, but the woman’s injuries were life-threatening and she was flown to a hospital.
 
The bicycle lane can be dangerous. It might feel safe when your riding along at 30 mph.
But cars coming out of driveways will see you and not realize your going 30+ mph and pull out in front of you.
Same with cars in front of you, They see you in their mirrors but think your only going 10 -15 mph and turn right in front of you.
I learned the hard way, I was riding in the bike lane going about 25 mph passing cars and a car turned right in front of me I side swiped his car I guess he saw me at the last second or I would of T boned him. Yea it's a b**ch always gotta be on the defensive.
One reason I like to be able to do 45 mph on my M/B, I can ride down the middle of the road. I get over to the right and let cars pass that come speeding up behind me. But only when it's safe and as long as I'm doing the speed limit the car just might have to wait until it's safe for me to get over and let him pass.
I've never been down Yet on my M/B. They say it's not if you go down it's when you go down.
So always wear a helmet and be smart when it comes to traffic always think everyone don't see you. Ride defensively
 
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