One HD rider was traveling on a divided 4 lane road and according to an eyewitness was riding beside an 18 wheeler. The 18 wheeler moved into the biker lane and caused the Bike to "spin out" as the eyewitness said. The rider was killed. The truck did not stop and is being sought by police.

Second incident looked like a Beemer rider who had a woman in a minivan turn left in front of him. He hit the Van in the right rear. one tv station said life threatening injuries, the other 3 said he died. No charges have been filed.

In the case of the first one, you have to wonder if he was in the truckers blind spot and just wasn't seen. Second incident, she probably never saw him either. I wonder what charges if any will be filed.

It all goes back to the premise of riding like you are invisible. Watch yourself riding beside trucks and remember, if you can't see his face in his mirror, he can't see you. Watch out for intersections where cars are waiting to turn left.

Prayers for all the families involved.

 

I just have this real problem with "hanging" in the left lane, blind spot or not. The radar gun picks up the largest object, so the car next to you is what he's gonna get a number on, might as well roll on the throttle and get in front. Besides, it's fun.

 

Thanks for sharing...

 

Yeah, this is only an hour or so away from where I live. It's a good reminder to always assume you're invisible.

 

I think you are right. Maybe the trucker STILL doesn't know he caused an accident.

 

Can't say as I am surprised, the traffic in that area is extremely heavy. I wouldn't even consider riding there.

 

Here's the news story.
http://www.wbtv.com/story/14880583/m...-and-run-crash

And another version.
http://www.wcnc.com/news/Motorcyclis...123608919.html

 

can't imagine how that would be possible ....

 

Sometimes you have no choice but to ride next to or near a 18 wheeler. I try not to do either, and will pass them as quickly as possible. I mainly fear getting taken out by a retread that comes apart. One of my riding Buds and his OL almost caught a strip
off a tire about 3 weeks ago when we were all on a weekend trip. Shouldn't be that much of a blind spot on the drivers left side. Maybe he was on the phone or texting....I've seen truckers do both..... Sorry to hear of any rider getting taken out.

 

There is a blind spot on trucks but even more the whole truck is a threat. He's big, his tires come apart often, people do stupid crap in front of him, and he might be an idiot anyway. Most truck drivers are pros but like every job there is always some dumb asses. I get pissed when I get trapped beside a truck because speedy rabbit in front of me slows down to admire the trucks bumper and I get trapped beside the trailer because of traffic behind me. Had that only happen twice. First time is a lesson--second time I was just being stupid. I just let off the throttle and backed out of that danger zone. I don't drive by 18 wheelers so why would I ride beside them.