First off, R.I.P to the rider killed. 2nd, it was the truck drivers fault. You always look behind before you back up

 

I feel for the driver but he is at fault.

 

RIP rider. Since we dont have all the facts Ill throw in something that may change the thought process of some of you here. I am a former owner operator and ran semi end dumps, so I agree there is a blind spot, get out and look. Why do you think utility companies make there trucks put cones behind there vehicles, it is to make the driver go back and look. Secondly, Ive seen hundreds if not more of dump trucks not having working stop/tail lights, whos to say when the guy stopped there was no warning and she ran into the back of him, was incapacitated then he ran her over. Anyone thats driven commercially can attest there are some things you can hit and never feel them. Been there done that (objects not people).
One time in my end dump I decided to run that yellow light, instantly there was a bike cop behind me with the red lights on, then all of a sudden I see a motorcycle that was tailgating me, thats who he was pulling over. Had I stopped he would have been dead meat. My point of that was that she could have very well played a part in her demise Ive seen countless bikes running in truck blind spots.

 

hate to say it, biker's fault.

anytime you let something as big and slow as a dump truck run you over, you're not paying attention.

flame on, but think about it first.

something like this...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qLlUgilKqms

 

Not a commercial driver,so don't know the "do's and don'ts".....can only say what I do.......If I'm behind somethin' that big,I stop/stay on the left of the lane, see if I can see "me" in their drivers side mirror.....I never follow or stop dead center of one .........

 

Rest In Peace Lady Rider.

 

Yea, the truck is at fault, however that does the family of the biker girl no good.

I always "try" to stop, and ride, where I can see the drivers side review mirror, that way I know he can see me.

 

Bummer all the way around. So how are you going to ride when around big rigs?

 

prayers sent for family..

 

Yes, as a CDL driver he was obligated to have a spotter go back or if none he was required to. You bet his insurance company is in for a big claim.

Lesson learned: Never stop behind a big truck unless you are to one side or the other where you can see the driver in the side mirrors with the far right being the best choice. Never stop so close that you don't have an escape route.

You must believe that every vehicle is out to get you, even squad cars because they are. Only you can make sure that you get home every ride. It is that important to be focused, alert and know all the danger signs every second of the ride. If not, nice knowing you.