Another left hander takes one.

Very sad to hear my condolences to you and your family

very sorry for your loss.

My condolences to you and your family.

You will be in or prayers. I'm very sorry for this tragic loss.

Wow Devin, I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. I hit a mini-van that turned left in front of me a few years ago but survived with a broken back, torn up knee, and a few broken teeth. I know that nothing I say will really help much but just know that you and your family are in our thoughts.

Rest in Peace Tomo... and Peace to your family.

Hello Devin, sorry about you and your family's loss. The loss of a Dad is a tough part of life.

RA

I can't imagine your pain for such a frustrating incident. I lost my father last Christmas and I feel your loss.

My deepest condolences.

Wornrubber

I am very sorry to hear. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Devin - hope you are doing okay.

I saw this today on the WRAL website:

http://www.wral.com/news/news_briefs/story/8274375/

80-year-old woman charged in motorcyclist's death
Posted: 4:43 p.m. today

Police on Friday charged an 80-year-old woman in the death of a motorcyclist in Cary last month.

Doris Yates Upchurch, of Carpenter Upchurch Road, was charged with misdemeanor death by vehicle and failure to yield right-of-way in connection with an Aug. 24 collision that killed Tomoichi Martin Cummings.

Cummings, 54, was northbound on Davis Drive when Upchurch's southbound SUV turned left onto Waldo Rood Boulevard in front of Cummings' motorcycle, police said.

Upchurch wasn't injured in the wreck.

Web Editor: Matthew Burns

Copyright 2010 by Capitol Broadcasting Company. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

Thanks everyone for the kind words. I turned the news on last night and just happened to catch that it was now public that the Cary Police have charged the lady who did this.

http://www.wral.com/news/news_briefs/story/8274375/

It gets me though I got the link to the article and there are post about how this woman has money. It bugs me because we are not after money. My father Tomo Cummings was killed on his way to work. This woman broke the law, and I guess because she is a little old lady people want to let her off. Now I have not been a saint in the past and when I have been given tickets I took the punishment. I am a firm believer in "you do the crime, you pay the time". To me these people must not realize that nothing is going to replace my father. I don't care if I had all the money in the world I would give it all away just to have another day, hell another hour with my father. Again sorry for the rant I know you guys seem to understand, thanks for the support.
Devin

Prayers sent. A lot of 80-year-old people are half blind or have diminished ability to do things like operating motor vehicles. I hope she is held responsible for his death.

"misdemeanor death by vehicle and failure to yield right-of-way" Misdemeanor death? That's a new one on me.

Very sorry to hear about your Dad. If you are a religious person, I hope your God gives comfort to you and your family at this time of need.

Devin,

I wish you and your family the greatest comfort possible under the circumstances.

I'm also glad to see criminal charges being pressed. People need to realize when they are behind the wheel that an instant of inattention or negligence can kill someone. Still, I can only imagine what it would feel like to be in that lady's shoes.

You have my deepest condolences.

Devin, you are in my prayers.

Well it's been a little over a month since my dad, Tomo Cummings was killed. One day at a time is how it's going. I'm still riding everyday and still planning to do the North Carolina portion of the BRP. My brother has now expressed interest in going so it looks like it will be the two of us this summer some time. Thanks for all the support.

Devin

Thanks for the update.

Have fun on your ride, and remember you are still in all of our thoughts.

Godspeed Tomo.

My mom is 80. We took her keys 4 years ago. She finally agrees it was the right thing. Loss of independence is a very hard thing, too bad this woman did not have family that cared enough.

However if you get a chance take the money. Her family and friends will learn more that way.

There are disabled people, such as this fellow that would appreciate the help.

http://advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=622308

Give to the Salvation Army. The homeless shelters. You get the idea.

Turn tragedy into something good.

Rod

Hi All,

Have been lurking again for a while. Just thought I would update you to what has been going on. Well we went to court and yes she had to re-test for the driving test and take a physical as well. She passes and is still on the road. I wont go into details of much else. It seems to me that if you want to kill someone in NC just make sure they are riding a motorcycle and you turn left into them. Once more has been resolved I will post a more detailed update. Thanks ADV friends. Devin