Motorcycle Fatality in Grand Junction

gee · 02-02-2013, 06:55 PM

Drove past a bad wreck this morning, looked to be a XR with a large tank. Very sad.

http://www.kjct8.com/news/-Motorcycl...o/-/index.html

Assfault · 02-02-2013, 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by gee

Drove past a bad wreck this morning, looked to be a XR with a large tank. Very sad.

http://www.kjct8.com/news/-Motorcycl...o/-/index.html

Unfortunate situation and I hope the family and friends find some peace in this tradegy.

I find it disturbing that most if not all the news reporting on motorcycle accidents feel the need to inform about the wearing of helmet. I have never understood this.

Garp · 02-03-2013, 03:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Assfault

I find it disturbing that most if not all the news reporting on motorcycle accidents feel the need to inform about the wearing of helmet. I have never understood this.

Why? It's a simple statement of fact, it's not an editorial comment. I frequently read about Auto accidents where they mention that driver was ejected and wasn't wearing a seatbelt. I don't see the difference. Immediately after an accident there are precious few known facts available for the reporter to use so I can't blame them for using what they can.

Indy Unlimited · 02-03-2013, 05:38 AM

What they missed in the report is the time of day and lighting.
Too many Colorado car drivers use "stealth mode" at dusk and dawn.
I have seen cars driving when it is nearly pitch dark with no lights in Colorado.
Strange they missed that detail but got his helmet. Must be their agenda!

dmac1 · 02-03-2013, 05:56 AM

Bummer.

As far as the helmet, to expand a bit on what Garp said, they talk about the helmet because it is viewed as a safety device. Just like seatbelts. What I don't understand is what good a helmet will do if hit by a car or truck when on a bike.

As far as stealth mode cars, yeah....stupid drivers is the cause. Can't tell you how many times I've driven in to work in the fog and people won't have their lights on. They must think the lights are only there to help them see. Its especially annoying when they are in a white vehicle. Sunrise is another situation. I come in to town from the east and always run my lights when its near sunrise cuz the guys going east are being blinded by the sun and can't see squat. I've got the sun behind me and I can see great, but not them. Same deal going home.

Natural selection I guess, but their stupidity risks others' lives.

Garp · 02-03-2013, 05:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Indy Unlimited

Must be there agenda!

Yeah, because everyone has an agenda, and they're all out to get us, or maybe just to get you.

TooFast · 02-03-2013, 06:26 AM

Earlier this week the Denver Post mentioned a motorcycle rider got killed by Morrison - anyone know what happened?

Assfault · 02-03-2013, 08:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Garp

Why? It's a simple statement of fact, it's not an editorial comment. I frequently read about Auto accidents where they mention that driver was ejected and wasn't wearing a seatbelt. I don't see the difference. Immediately after an accident there are precious few known facts available for the reporter to use so I can't blame them for using what they can.

The difference to me is a seat belt is required by law, a helmet is not.
Might as well state the rider was wearing body armour, a jacket, or boots as its all safety equipment.
It has no bearing on what happened in the accident. This is why I feel like you state, they use whatever they can for story filler.

Myfuture_yourdebt · 02-03-2013, 12:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Indy Unlimited

What they missed in the report is the time of day and lighting.
Too many Colorado car drivers use "stealth mode" at dusk and dawn.
I have seen cars driving when it is nearly pitch dark with no lights in Colorado.
Strange they missed that detail but got his helmet. Must be there agenda!

They didn't miss this:
"The motorcyclist attempted to cross 50 south and pulled in front of the GMC. The car collided with the motorcycle and the man was ejected from his bike and came to a final rest on 50."

unaweep · 02-03-2013, 12:41 PM

Any word on the identity of the rider?

doc_ricketts · 02-03-2013, 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by TooFast

Earlier this week the Denver Post mentioned a motorcycle rider got killed by Morrison - anyone know what happened?

You are probably referring to this accident:
http://www.denverpost.com/breakingne...accidentin.com

Saber · 02-03-2013, 06:52 PM

David Lee Smithey 49 years old

unaweep · 02-03-2013, 06:57 PM

Awwww, fuck.

Oh, fuck, fuck, fuck.

wzd1a · 02-03-2013, 07:11 PM

My condolences for your/everyones loss.

Please don't hold a grudge for the postings here - humor to one is almost always an insult to another. This is learned behavior - mostly from our political system - where such tactics are employed everyday through media and gov't outlets. YMMV, My condolences are sincere.

Wannabeeuro · 02-03-2013, 07:48 PM

Sorry Jim and I'm guessing other friends in G.J. I'm really sorry that you had to read it here after these 2 dickheads think there is humor in this.

02-02-2013, 06:55 PM	#1
gee ^OP Safety First Joined: Aug 2005 Location: Western Colorado Oddometer: 672	Motorcycle Fatality in Grand Junction Drove past a bad wreck this morning, looked to be a XR with a large tank. Very sad. http://www.kjct8.com/news/-Motorcycl...o/-/index.html __________________ "Life is not a race"

02-03-2013, 05:38 AM	#4
Indy Unlimited Beastly Adventurer Joined: Jan 2007 Location: Parker, CO Oddometer: 1,122	What they missed in the report is the time of day and lighting. Too many Colorado car drivers use "stealth mode" at dusk and dawn. I have seen cars driving when it is nearly pitch dark with no lights in Colorado. Strange they missed that detail but got his helmet. Must be their agenda! __________________ Current Stable: 2013 Ducati Hypermotard SP, 2011 Husaberg FE570S, 2011 BMW S1000RR, 2010 BMW F800GS 2007 Husqvarna TE610 , 2003 KTM 525 MXC Indy Unlimited screwed with this post 02-03-2013 at 12:59 PM

02-03-2013, 05:56 AM	#5
dmac1 Desert SW Luvr Joined: Dec 2008 Location: Elizabeth, CO Oddometer: 344	Bummer. As far as the helmet, to expand a bit on what Garp said, they talk about the helmet because it is viewed as a safety device. Just like seatbelts. What I don't understand is what good a helmet will do if hit by a car or truck when on a bike. As far as stealth mode cars, yeah....stupid drivers is the cause. Can't tell you how many times I've driven in to work in the fog and people won't have their lights on. They must think the lights are only there to help them see. Its especially annoying when they are in a white vehicle. Sunrise is another situation. I come in to town from the east and always run my lights when its near sunrise cuz the guys going east are being blinded by the sun and can't see squat. I've got the sun behind me and I can see great, but not them. Same deal going home. Natural selection I guess, but their stupidity risks others' lives. __________________ BRC \| USA-All \| COHVCO \| RwR \| Gunny\CB GOATS \| TPA 06 KTM 450 EXC, 06 CRF 250X, 08 KLX 450R

02-03-2013, 12:41 PM	#10
unaweep Uses lotsa band-aids Joined: Jan 2006 Location: Western Colorado Oddometer: 9,075	Any word on the identity of the rider? __________________ Egotism anaesthetises the egotist's stupidity.

02-03-2013, 06:57 PM	#13
unaweep Uses lotsa band-aids Joined: Jan 2006 Location: Western Colorado Oddometer: 9,075	Awwww, fuck. Oh, fuck, fuck, fuck. __________________ Egotism anaesthetises the egotist's stupidity.

02-03-2013, 06:26 AM	#7
TooFast Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Apr 2008 Location: Rocky Mountains Oddometer: 306	Earlier this week the Denver Post mentioned a motorcycle rider got killed by Morrison - anyone know what happened?

02-03-2013, 06:52 PM	#12
Saber slow Joined: May 2006 Location: Grand Junction Oddometer: 91	David Lee Smithey 49 years old

02-03-2013, 07:11 PM	#14
wzd1a Beastly Adventurer Joined: Jul 2007 Location: Castle Rock Oddometer: 1,095	My condolences for your/everyones loss. Please don't hold a grudge for the postings here - humor to one is almost always an insult to another. This is learned behavior - mostly from our political system - where such tactics are employed everyday through media and gov't outlets. YMMV, My condolences are sincere.

02-03-2013, 07:48 PM	#15
Wannabeeuro Tuner chic Joined: Feb 2006 Location: Boulder Oddometer: 1,721	Sorry Jim and I'm guessing other friends in G.J. I'm really sorry that you had to read it here after these 2 dickheads think there is humor in this. __________________ "Build a man a fire and you will keep him warm for a day, set the man on fire and you will keep him warm for the rest of his life" Find Me with SPOT http://share.findmespot.com/shared/f...kUQSskMiIucMuB

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