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 A 39-year-old man is dead and another is critically injured following a motorcycle-cargo van crash that took place in Killeen late Sunday night, according to the Killeen Police Department. Around 11:36 p.m. that evening, officers went to the Martin Luther King Jr Blvd-Hackberry Drive intersection to investigate a crash involving a motorcycle. Officers learned through anContinue reading “Texas biker killed by left-turning cargo van”

New Pennsylvania Legislation Proposes Incentives for Motorcycle Safety Training In a bid to bolster motorcycle safety across the state, Pennsylvania is considering new legislation that aims to encourage riders to undergo certified safety training courses. The proposed law, currently pending approval in the state Senate, offers a financial incentive rather than mandating training for allContinue reading “Pa. House passes refundable motorcycle safety course registration fee bill”

John Paul Lilly, also known as “JP” and “Chief,” founder of Bikers Against Child Abuse and a respected child play therapist, passed away suddenly June 20, leaving behind a legacy of helping those most vulnerable: children. His unexpected medical event has left his family, the international BACA organization, former and current patients, fellow bikers, neighborsContinue reading “Bikers Against Child Abuse founder dies suddenly”

A 56-year-old biker was killed Saturday when a truck pulled out in front of him. Police say the GMC 2500 was leaving the Hernando County solid waste station when it pulled out in front of a Yamaha and right into the motorcyle’s path. The biker was rushed to a local hospital but died. Florida HighwayContinue reading “Central Florida biker killed by truck pulling out of a solid waste station”

Davidson dealership in San Francisco has abruptly closed after being in operation since 1914, the business confirmed to KRON4.com Wednesday. San Francisco Harley-Davidson, located at 3146 Mission Street, shut its doors for good over the weekend. The closure appears to be sudden, as social media pages were still promoting deals and events happening at the dealership throughContinue reading “110-year-old Harley dealer abruptly closes”

Harrison County Coroner Brian Switzer identified the motorcycle driver as 27-year-old Chandler Bean from Michigan. Switzer says Bean was an active Seabee, stationed at the base in Gulfport. Switzer says Bean was traveling northbound when a container truck hauling water was turning from 16th Street, heading south. He says the truck was attempting to crossContinue reading “Navy Seabee killed on bike by left turning truck in Mississippi”

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — A man shot in Pasco County while riding a motorcycle lived to tell the tale. He’s sharing his story with News Channel 8, as the unidentified suspect remains at large. It was in the early morning hours of June 9 when Nolan, who we are not identifying by his last nameContinue reading “Florida man shot while riding a motorcycle lives to tell about it”

DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — The local suspects taken into custody during last Friday’s sweep of the Thug Riders Motorcycle Club leadership appeared in court today at the Walter H. Rice Federal Building in downtown Dayton. Though 14 suspects were arrested as part of the multi-agency federal investigation last week, only eight of them were in the MiamiContinue reading “Motorcycle “gang” members appear in court for detention hearing”

Two pedestrians died after being hit by the driver of a pick-up truck just north of Dunn early Sunday morning. A woman, age 31, and a man were pushing a motorcycle down a Raleigh, NC road when they were hit. The woman died instantly, and the man died shortly after, according to the father ofContinue reading “Bikers hit by truck pushing broke down bike”