Your article in Sunday's edition regarding motorcycle safety was on target. Motorcycle riders should wear the proper safety apparel.
I don't know her personally, but have great respect for the courage that Hailey demonstrated in coming forward to talk about her ordeal. She has gone through a lot.
I've been riding motorcycles for over 30 years, and I am fortunate to not have had that experience. I am deeply sorry that Hailey has to live with that.
When the article revealed that the speed was 97 mph, on a country road clearly not designed for that speed, I continued to read the article looking for one very crucial point - rider/operator responsibility.
All I could think of was, “What was that person thinking?” I've heard of too may motorcycle “accidents” where the speed was too great for conditions, the road unknown, etc.
Many accidents are caused by drivers and operators doing irresponsible things. These don't have to happen, lives don't have to be ruined. Think about the choices you are making, then think again if you have a passenger. Then think once more about the innocent bystanders that could be affected by your actions.
All the leather and gloves and helmets in the world won't cure stupid.
Ray Schussler
Auburn
I've been riding motorcycles for over 30 years, and I am fortunate to not have had that experience. I am deeply sorry that Hailey has to live with that.
When the article revealed that the speed was 97 mph, on a country road clearly not designed for that speed, I continued to read the article looking for one very crucial point - rider/operator responsibility.
All I could think of was, “What was that person thinking?” I've heard of too may motorcycle “accidents” where the speed was too great for conditions, the road unknown, etc.
Many accidents are caused by drivers and operators doing irresponsible things. These don't have to happen, lives don't have to be ruined. Think about the choices you are making, then think again if you have a passenger. Then think once more about the innocent bystanders that could be affected by your actions.
All the leather and gloves and helmets in the world won't cure stupid.
Ray Schussler
Auburn
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AJ wrote on Jul 4, 2008 12:56 PM:
This wouldn't have even been an issue had the driver not been so reckless and idiotic in the first place. "
Farmer's Gal wrote on Jul 4, 2008 9:21 AM:
He was a good man, may he rest in peace -- started running marathons at the age of 54, and had run one just a week previous to his doctor telling him he had a brain tumor and 3 months to live at the age of 67. He passed away with more dignity than anyone I ever knew. "
AJ wrote on Jul 3, 2008 7:32 PM:
For someone to be doing 97 MPH on a country road with a passenger is criminal recklessness to me. AS no mention was made of any legal action against the driver, I have to ask why? Putting that girls life on the line the way he did was unconscionable. I just hope that this incident taught him a lesson he'll never forget. "