Category: Biker Headlines
Florida biker dies after flying into open trailer hauling unsecured junk
According to report: A biker who was thrown off his motorcycle into a trailer load of car parts, igniting a chain reaction that led to five other vehicles crashing into
Read MoreTennessee bill seeks to roll back helmet law
A new bill has been proposed in Tennessee that would make changes to the state’s motorcycle helmet laws, sparking controversy and opposition from the American Automobile Association (AAA). The bill,
Read MoreNew 130 hp Harley crate engine keeps your bike “stock” under warranty and street legal in all 50 states
Harley-Davidson has just taken the wraps off a massive new crate engine that’s destined for its Touring lineup—that is, it will be available as an add-on. The bikes will not
Read MoreIllinois biker killed by left-turning driver
QUINCY, ILL (BIKER DAD) — According to local news reports, a biker was killed in Illinois when a pickup truck made a left turn in front of him. According to
Read MoreIllinois biker killed by left-turning driver
QUINCY, ILL (BIKER DAD) — According to local news reports, a biker was killed in Illinois when a pickup truck made a left turn in front of him. According to
Read More19-year-old Florida biker killed by left turning semi
According to local news reports a 19-year-old Arcadia man riding a motorcycle died in a crash on US-17 late Monday morning. It happened when a semi truck made a left
Read MorePagan’s worry in Missouri: Police show up in force when the “biker gang” rolls into town
Police in Branson, Missouri showed up in force after hearing the Pagan’s Motorcycle Club was rolling into town. Several local stations reported on it. You can see their stories below.
Read MoreAtlanta cops bust motorcycle chop shop ring
At least two men are facing charges in connection to a motorcycle theft and chop-shop ring. A source with the Atlanta Police Department said one of them has been on
Read MoreExpert: “Outlaw biker gangs” growing fast
SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL “What we see now is everyone is growing rapidly, and it’s drawing them into constant conflict across the U.S. and abroad,” said an expert on
Read MoreKnoxville biker killed when Jeep turns in front of him
Police in Knoxville say a biker is dead after a Jeep pulled out in front of him Saturday night. According to WBIR TV: e crash happened on Cherry Street at
Read MoreJustice delayed: WA teen charged 7 months after killing biker at over 100 mph
It’s a beautiful stretch of road in Snohomish County, Washington. I’ve ridden there myself. But it can also be dangerous. Especially if a teenage driver is going over 100 mph,
Read MoreColorado latest to consider lane-splitting for motorcycles
SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL Lane splitting, the practice of riding a motorcycle between lanes of traffic, has been a controversial topic for years. Recently, the state of Colorado proposed
Read MoreTwo Pagans “Motorcycle Gang” Members Arrested in Florida Keys
Recently, two individuals suspected to be members of the Pagans “motorcycle gang” were arrested in separate incidents in the Florida Keys. The arrests were made in the efforts to keep
Read MoreHarley shatters record at Mecum auction, highest price ever paid
SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL The Mecum Motorcycle Auction in Las Vegas did some huge numbers. But the most impressive, a 1908 Harley-Davidson motorcycle that went for $935,000. That’s the
Read MoreAlabama biker killed in police chase was wanted for robbery, domestic threats
UPDATE/ Deputies said they got a call about a man who had threatened his ex-girlfriend and the people she was staying with. Deputies said the man, Jesse Tyler Scott, 36,
Read MoreNude Prowler Caught Trying to Steal Motorcycle
SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL According to a recent article by the Daily Interlake, Adrien Yves Leroux was allegedly caught as a nude prowler trying to steal a motorcycle in
Read MoreSouth Carolina man killed in motorcycle crash
SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL Late on Sunday, February 12th, 2023, a motorcyclist lost his life in a single-vehicle crash in Horry County, South Carolina. According to the South Carolina
Read MoreNational Pagan’s leader will spend the rest of his life in prison
On February 3, 2023, the leader of the Pagan Motorcycle Club, known only by his street name “Diamond Dave,” was sentenced to 75 years in federal prison. According to an
Read MoreCAUGHT ON CAMERA: Tesla driver asleep at the wheel on CA freeway
Auto-driving cars have been a hot topic of discussion for several years now, with many proponents hailing them as the future of transportation. However, recent incidents involving Tesla’s auto-driving feature
Read MoreVideo: Colorado cop rams man on motorcycle before fatally shooting him
According to a recent report by 9NEWS, a Littleton police officer was involved in a fatal shooting incident involving a stolen motorcycle. The officer shot the suspect, who was riding
Read MoreBiker boom: Harley-Davidson riding high on the HOG, bikers have money to burn
According to a recent report by Reuters, Harley-Davidson, the iconic American motorcycle manufacturer, recently reported its fourth-quarter financial results, revealing a rise in both revenue and profit. The company attributed
Read More“Biker lives matter:” Kansas riders take their case to the capital
SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL Bikers in Kansas are advocating for safer riding conditions on the state’s roads. According to KSNT News, the Kansas Motorcycle Safety Task Force recently met
Read MoreUtah company developing “flying motorcycle”
In the world of personal transportation, we’ve come a long way since the invention of the bicycle. We’ve seen the evolution of cars, motorcycles, and even hoverboards, but now it
Read MoreSevered penis investigation: Bikers ride to remember fallen brother
UPDATE: ACCORDING TO WKRG:  Family and friends hope other witnesses come forward in the death of a man on a motorcycle. 29-year-old Christopher Means died on I-10 when police say he
Read MoreAccused child sex predator thought he was hooking up with a little girl, but it was a bunch of bikers
Local news reports: A 41-year-old Franklin, Wisconsin man is accused sending sexual and disturbing messages to what he thought was a teenage girl. It turned out to be a group of
Read MoreTexas biker dad killed in road rage attack
UPDATE: Police are now investigating if a former deputy constable murdered a biker dad because they were in rival motorcycle clubs. ABC 13 did not report which clubs they were
Read MoreHogs For Heroes to Gift Eight Harley-Davidsons to Injured WI Veteran Riders in 2023
Hogs for Heroes, a Wisconsin-based nonprofit organization, is opening its first application period to select six injured Wisconsin veteran riders to receive a Harley-Davidson motorcycle. The organization raises funds to
Read MoreJay Leno Overcomes Severe Motorcycle Accident, Returns to the Comedy Stage with a Bang!
Jay Leno, the popular comedian and former host of The Tonight Show, has returned to the comedy stage after a severe motorcycle accident. Leno, who is well known for his
Read MoreRiding without a Helmet? Know Your State’s Motorcycle Law Before Hitting the Road
Motorcycle helmets are a crucial piece of safety equipment for riders, protecting the head from injury in the event of an accident. However, the use of motorcycle helmets is a
Read MoreDiscovering Adventure and Family Bonds: The Story of Biker Dad Chris Best
Biker Dad, also known as Chris Best, is a passionate motorcycle rider, family man, and popular blogger and vlogger. He has gained a large following on various platforms due to
Read MoreThe best places to ride a motorcycle near Las Vegas
One of my favorite places to ride a motorcycle is the area around Las Vegas. Thanks to Eagle Rider, I’ve had the opportunity to see the beautiful landscape on two
Read MoreFlorida biker killed when school bus pulled out in front of him, kids witness death
WESH REPORTS: A 28-year-old motorcyclist is dead and two children are injured after a crash involving a school bus in Mary Esther Wednesday afternoon. Police say the bus was at
Read MoreJay Leno reportedly suffers broken bones in motorcycle accident months after garage fire
NBC REPORTS: Jay Leno is reportedly recovering from a motorcycle accident last week that left him with several broken bones just months after he sustained serious burns in a fire that broke out
Read MoreGeorgia biker hit by left-turning driver
LOCAL NEWS REPORTS: A van and motor cycle collided Monday in Walker County, Georgia.The Georgia State Patrol is now investigating the cause behind the wreck. The report goes on to
Read MoreNebraska bill seeks to overturn motorcycle helmet law
KETV REPORTS: There’s another effort to make motorcycle helmets optional for riders 21 and older, in Nebraska. State Sen. Ben Hansen is proposing LB 91, which would make helmets optional
Read MorePagan’s roll into town: News stations loses its $hI+
Hundreds of Pagan’s motorcycle club members and other bikers rolled into North Carolina, obviously for the funeral of a member who was recently shot and killed on his motorcycle. The
Read More19-year-old Illinois biker hit by 3 cars dies
A 19-year-old Illinois biker is dead after he was hit by 3 cars riding his motorcycle. It happened in Joliet Illinois Monday according to the local coroner. The police report
Read MoreBiker killed in NW Florida trying to pass a car
ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. — A 60-year-old motorcyclist was killed in a three-vehicle wreck in Escambia County Tuesday afternoon. It happened around 2:30 p.m. at County Road 95A and Cedartown Road
Read MoreMichigan State Police disband motorcycle unitÂ
WXYX reports: It is a historic change for the Michigan State Police. For generations, police have used motorcycles to patrol and respond to crimes. Now the MSP motorcycle unit is
Read MoreProsecutors wanted life but “biker gang” member who killed cop could be free in weeks
The LA Times reports: David Martinez, a member of the Mongols motorcycle gang, was sentenced to 10 years in prison Tuesday after pleading no contest in November to charges of voluntary manslaughter
Read MoreCEO: Harley-Davidson will go all electric, “natural evolution”
Harley-Davidson is transitioning to become an all-electric brand in a process that will take decades, explains its CEO Jochen Zeitz in this interview. Harley-Davidson, which is known for its large-engine, heavyweight cruiser
Read MoreAlabama woman run over by SUV after falling off motorcycle
State troopers say an Alabama woman survived a motorcycle crash with a car, only to be run over and killed moments later by an SUV. WDHN spoke with Gracie Rivera’s
Read MoreRecall alert: Certain Indian motorcycles recalled for kickstand problem
WASHINGTON, D.C. – January 9, 2023 – (Motor Sports NewsWire) – Indian Motorcycle Recall – Kickstand May Not Retract Properly/FMVSS 123 A kickstand that does not properly retract can increase the
Read MoreCanadian town bracing for “biker gang” rolling into town
Police in Gananoque, Ontario are warning citizens of a “biker gang” they fear will be rolling into town Friday. The police posted about it on their Facebook page. The post
Read MoreBiker busted: He left cops in the dust, then posted the video to TikTok
Georgia State Patrol pursued a motorcycle through Henry and Clayton County and ultimately lost contact with the vehicle. After hearing about the chase, Lieutenant Reimers began searching social media and was
Read MoreMan charged with killing Alabama biker
A man from the town of Southside in Alabama is charged with manslaughter in the death of a biker. Drigelio Sarmiento of Rainbow City was killed in the crash. Witnesses
Read MoreNew Hampshire firefighter killed in motorcycle crash
HUDSON, NH — A firefighter was killed in a motorcycle crash Monday night in Hudson. The victim was identified as firefighter and paramedic Todd J. “Woody” Berube, 48, a member
Read MoreBiker awarded nearly $2 million after crash
A British Columbia Supreme Court judge has awarded a man $1.7 million in damages after a car collided with his motorcycle Kevin Gray, now 51, was injured Sept. 22, 2018, when
Read MoreRECALL ALERT: KTM North America Recalls GASGAS Off-Road Motorcycles Due to Crash and Injury Hazards
GASGAS Recall Summary Name of Product: GASGAS Off-Road Motorcycles Hazard: An incorrectly programmed CDI box can lead to engine failure, posing crash and injury hazards. Remedy: Repair Recall Date: December 22, 2022 Units: About 231
Read MoreHigh ranking member of Colorado Sons of Silence MC sentenced to prison
ACCORDING TO KRDO: A Colorado Springs man who is a high-ranking member of the Sons of Silence Motorcycle Club has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for drugs and
Read MoreDriver admits killing random motorcyclist after following himÂ
ACCORDING TO YAHOO NEWS: A driver has admitted killing a random motorcyclist after following him and smashing into him from behind in an “unprovoked” attack. Paul Barrett, 42, killed lone
Read MoreGeorgia biker killed, driver charged with homicide
FORSYTH, Georgia (BIKER DAD) — A Georgia biker is dead and a driver charged with homicide after a deadly and very preventable crash on a Monroe County highway. Police say 76-year-old
Read MoreMan charged with making machine guns, silencers for looming “biker gang war”
BAY CITY, MI — An Ogemaw County man is charged with a federal felony for allegedly making and selling machine guns and silencers in preparation for a war between motorcycle
Read More250 bikers roll out for little girl murdered by FedEx contract driver
AZLE, TX (BIKER DAD)–More than 250 bikers rode in Texas to remember Athena Strand who was taken by a FedEx contract driver and never came home again. The ride showed
Read MoreGeorgia biker dad killed in hit-and-run, suspect finally arrested
CATOOSA COUNTY, GA (BIKER DAD)– More than a week after he allegedly hit a Georgia biker dad and left him for dead, police have arrested a suspect in the hit
Read MoreFlorida cops search for hit and run driver who smashed into a biker
On October 30, 2022, at 8:45 p.m., the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office responded to a hit and run with injuries involving a white sedan and motorcycle at the intersection of Heckscher
Read MoreSHOCKING VIDEO: Stolen car sends truck flying in California biker’s face, sparks safety warning for others
 Dramatic video captured the shocking moment when a pickup truck involved in a violent crash along the Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu flipped on top of an innocent biker.Stephen Levey,
Read More‘People are dying’: Florida residents want change at dangerous intersection after deadly motorcycle crash
CASSELBERRY, FLA (BIKER DAD) –21-year-old Vincent Young never made it home from the Thanksgiving feast. Instead he died in a motorcycle crash at an intersection that drivers call dangerous. According
Read MoreWind therapy behind the walls: Motorcycles inspire inmates at California prison
Pleasant Valley State Prison (PVSP) saw 100 volunteers share inspirational messages and performances on Oct. 21. Thanks to the Bill Glass Behind the Walls event, the incarcerated population also enjoyed
Read MoreAlabama biker hit and killed by Jeep
Black Friday Deals on Vance and Hines MOBILE, AL (BIKER DAD) — Police say a biker was hit and killed when a Jeep driven by a 25-year-old ran into him
Read MorePolice : elderly Florida driver kills 2 bikers while pulling out of Goodwill parking lot
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla (BIKER DAD) — Police say a 71-year-old Florida woman pulled out of a Goodwill parking lot with deadly results. Police say she pulled out in front of
Read MorePolice: Missouri biker badly injured when drunk driver makes a left turn in front of him
SEDALIA, MO (BIKER DAD) — Police say Brett Graham was drunk behind the wheel when he made left turn in front of an unsuspecting biker. 24-year-old Kyle Strunk of Sedalia
Read MoreSeattle-area motorcycle officer killed in crash
A police officer in Bellevue Washington is dead after a motorcycle crash.You can watch KING5’s full video report in the player above. The report was just after the accident, before
Read MoreWho knew Michael Jackson’s son rode a Harley?
Michael Jackson’s son Prince enjoyed a motorcycle ride on his Harley Davison in Malibu on Sunday. Prince, 25, was seen meeting pals for coffee as he perched on the side
Read MoreFamily sells legendary Daytona Harley dealer in blockbuster biker deal
READ THE ENTIRE STORY ON FORBES The Florida-based Ed Morse Auto Group, a chain of 32 new-car dealerships, is expanding into motorcycle retail in a big, big way — specifically, with
Read MoreBiker club president says he’s “sorry” about motorcycle murder
Read the entire story at PlymouthLive A jury in the trial of three men jointly accused of the murder of David Crawford heard how the president of the Bandidos Motorcycle
Read MoreBiker killed in motorcycle crash with his bride, just before their wedding
HELP THE FAMILY ON THEIR GO FUND ME SEABROOK, MASS — Jeff Zajac had just eloped with his wife, Jessica, and was preparing to break the news at their scheduled
Read MoreLos Angeles freeway shut down after biker on biker shooting
The 405 freeway was shut down after one biker shot another Thursday. That’s according to ABC Los Angeles. You can watch their full story in the video player above, or
Read MoreIndian Recalls 7,800 Motorcycles Over Fuel Pump Failure
Owned by Polaris Industries, the Indian Motorcycle Company has determined that certain motorcycles produced for the 2021 and 2022 model years may experience a failure at the fuel pump during
Read MoreVIDEO: Motorcyclist, pedestrian killed by out-of-control Tesla
Two people were killed in a horrific car crash after a Tesla Series Y appeared to malfunction and speed off into oncoming traffic. The electric car manufacturer, owned by Elon Musk,
Read MoreOhio man charged in death of teenage biker
WXIX reports: A man faces charges in the death of a motorcyclist he allegedly hit and killed in August. Gary Humpert III was pronounced dead at the scene at the
Read MoreStudy: America’s deadliest roads for bikers
A study shows the top 20 deadliest roads for bikers in America. And 14 of them are in the state of Florida. Why so many in Florida? The study says
Read MoreLouisina police: Bandidos beef with another MC leads to gunfire
Detectives were able to identify and locate two of the shooters. Justin D. Wareham, 40, and John M. Lapoint, Jr., 39, both of Westlake were arrested and booked into the
Read MoreDeadly ditch: Biker’s family sues state after deadly motorcycle crash
Pennsylvania’s transportation agency dug a ditch and didn’t tell anyone, and it cost a motorcyclist her life, the victim’s family says in a new civil lawsuit. Leslie Gingrich, a mother of
Read MoreReport: Chicago “biker gang” war brewing between Outlaws, Mongols
Five people were shot last weekend at a Southwest Side bar amid escalating violence between the rival biker gangs. “There’s a lot of bad blood brewing,” one biker says. After
Read MoreMississippi biker killed in crash
WLOX REPORTS: One person died from a motorcycle crash early Monday morning. Pascagoula Police say the crash happened around 5:17 a.m. on Jerry St. PĂ© Highway. Jackson County Coroner Bruce
Read MoreChicago biker killed by driver making a u-turn
CHICAGO —According to a report by WGN A motorcyclist was killed by a driver attempting to make a U-turn on the city’s South Side, according to Chicago police. The incident
Read MoreVIDEO: Deputy facing charges after he uses taser on a biker at a gas pump sparking explosion
LAKE MARY, Fla. – The Osceola County Sheriff’s Office has released additional video from body cameras worn by deputies during an attempted arrest of a man at a Wawa gas station following
Read MorePolice release video of motorcycle murder suspect in highway shooting
Miami police released a video Tuesday showing a person riding a dirt bike on Interstate 95 after they shot and killed another motorcyclist over the weekend. The victim, identified as
Read MoreKentucky biker killed in crash while on the phone with his wife
“This is a terrible tragedy that has shifted our whole world,” Brandi Bowling wrote of her father to family and friends. “We had some great memories recently as he was
Read MoreVIDEO: Motorcycle crash on “The Dragon” sparks 30 acre wildfire
BLOUNT COUNTY, Tenn. (WVLT) – Crews continued Monday to fight a brush fire of approximately 80 to 100 acres on State Route 115/Highway 129 near Chilhowee Lake. The roadway, also
Read MoreSouth Carolina woman killed in deadly hit-and-run on a motorcycle
LEE COUNTY, S.C. — The Lee County Coroner’s Office has identified a woman who died after the motorcycle she was riding was struck by an unknown vehicle west of Bishopville. According to
Read MoreArkansas man accused of stealing dead man’s motorcycles
A Midway Arkansas man is accused of stealing a pair of motorcycles and other items from a residence of a man deceased since June. Thirty-two-year-old Seth Withrow is currently out
Read MoreMissouri biker dies swerving to avoid another motorcycle
A motorcyclist was killed in a crash on Missouri 64 northeast of Buffalo Sunday afternoon. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports Richard Blackburn, 64, swerved to avoid another motorcycle that
Read MoreTruck attempting to pass kills Florida biker in head-on crash
PANAMA CITY BEACH, FL (BIKER DAD) — Police in Panama City Beach say a biker was killed when he was hit head-on by a pickup truck. It happened early Tuesday
Read MoreHalloween horror: Rash of deadly motorcycle crashes caused by bad drivers
I woke up today to so many of these, I just thought I’d put them all in one place instead of slamming the page with them. Motorcyclist, 26, killed by
Read MoreMissouri biker killed when elderly driver turns left in front of him
NEOSHO, MO (BIKER DAD) — A 19-year-old biker is dead in Missouri after an elderly driver turned left in front of him on Halloween afternoon. A 19-year-old from Neosho was
Read More“Biker Gang” member arrested after running out of gas during a police chase
FLAGLER COUNTY, FLA (BIKER DAD) — Caught on camera: “If you’re going to run…make sure you have a full tank of gas.” Deputies “biker gang” member arrested after running out
Read MoreFlorida biker brawl caught on camera leads to 6 arrests
SUBSCRIBE TO THE BIKER DAD YOUTUBE CHANNEL CENTURY, Fla. ( BIKER DAD ) –A Florida biker brawl caught on camera leads to 6 arrests. The post from the Escambia County
Read MoreBiker dad badly injured by hit-and-run driver in North Carolina
SUBSCRIBE TO THE BIKER DAD YOUTUBE CHANNEL DURHAM, N.C. (BIKER DAD) — A biker dad badly injured by a hit-and-run driver in North Carolina is in critical condition according to
Read MoreWeapons, explosives found in Pagans “Outlaw Motorcycle Gang” arrests
BETHEL PARK, Pa. (BIKER DAD) — Weapons, explosives found in Pagans “Outlaw Motorcycle Gang” arrests were part of a detailed investigation according to police. According to local news reports police
Read MoreTexas class teaches techniques to save lives at motorcycle crashes, biker headlines for June 8, 2022
Class teaches techniques to save lives at motorcycle crashes Colorado bear killed after colliding with motorcycle North Texas Motorcycle Club Helps Man With Spina Bidifa Achieve His DreamSuspects with alleged ties to Pagan’s Motorcycle Club facing
Read More1 Florida biker killed, one badly injured by truck making a left turn
HERNANDO COUNTY, Fla. (BIKER DAD) — Police say a driver making aleft turn slammed into a motorcycle leaving one biker killed, one badly injured. SUBSCRIBE TO THE BIKER DAD YOUTUBE
Read MorePolice: driver high on drugs now charged after slamming into 8 bikers
SUBSCRIBE TO THE BIKER DAD YOUTUBE CHANNEL UPDATE: 32-year-old Ryan O’Farrell of Westerly, Rhode Island, was arrested following the accident Sunday afternoon. O’Farrell struck five motorcycles, seriously injuring eight people
Read MoreBiker dad of 2 killed in motorcycle crash, biker headlines for May 25th, 2022
SUBSCRIBE TO THE BIKER DAD YOUTUBE CHANNEL Poppies, motorcycle rides and more: How the Legion Family will help commemorate Memorial DayHundreds of bikers roll through NJ this Memorial Day weekendMotorcycle safety awareness stressed by Ohio
Read MoreBiker dad, father of 2 killed in Oklahoma crash
SUBSCRIBE TO THE BIKER DAD YOUTUBE CHANNEL EDMOND, OK (BIKER DAD) — A biker dad, father of 2 killed in Oklahoma. His death is still under investigation according to local
Read MoreVIDEO: California motorcycle cop broadsided by car running stop sign
SUBSCRIBE TO THE BIKER DAD YOUTUBE CHANNEL SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, CA (BIKER DAD)– Video shows a California motorcycle being broadsided by a car that ran a stop sign. You can
Read MoreTexas biker shot 5 times in road rage incident
SAN ANTONIO, TX (BIKER DAD) — A Texas biker shot 5 times in a road rage incident is in critcal conditions. Local news outlets report that police are still searching
Read MoreDeadly start to “Motorcycle Safety Awareness” month
SUBSCRIBE TO THE BIKER DAD YOUTUBE CHANNEL May is supposed to be motorcycle safety awareness month. But as you can see from the headlines below, it’s proving to be a
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