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 wheels from behind bars. Most recently I rode to the Hoover Dam while visiting for the National Academy of Motorcycle Lawyers conference. Here are myContinue reading “The best places to ride a motorcycle near Las Vegas”
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Florida 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 a stop sign and pulled out in front of the motorcycle. Children were on board and witnessed the terrible crash. YOU CAN READ THE FULLContinue reading “Florida biker killed when school bus pulled out in front of him, kids witness death”
Jay 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 in his Los Angeles garage. Speaking to the Las Vegas Review-Journal, the comedian and talk show host revealed that he was knocked off his motorcycle Jan.Continue reading “Jay Leno reportedly suffers broken bones in motorcycle accident months after garage fire”
Georgia 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 say the van was turning. I’m not accident scene expert but it’s clear to me from this photo, it’s another case of a car makingContinue reading “Georgia biker hit by left-turning driver”
Nebraska 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 for people ages 21 and over, as long as they take a safety class. The senator tells KETV: “I feel and it’s my philosophy thatContinue reading “Nebraska bill seeks to overturn motorcycle helmet law”
Pagan’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 local public didn’t blink and eye, but the local news went nuts. The headline of their story screams: “US 1 flooded with motorcycles; witness describesContinue reading “Pagan’s roll into town: News stations loses its $hI+”
19-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 is tough to decipher. But it appears Aidan Wilda was driving when a car pull out in front of him. He hit that vehicle andContinue reading “19-year-old Illinois biker hit by 3 cars dies”
Biker 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 in Molino. WEAR TV reports a car was trying to make a left turn and the biker from West Virginia tried to pass it, causingContinue reading “Biker killed in NW Florida trying to pass a car”
Michigan State Police disband motorcycle unit
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 being disbanded. And it may mean local law enforcement agencies have to make adjustments. YOU CAN READ THE FULL STORY HERE
Prosecutors 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 for killing a Pomona police officer during a 2014 raid. Martinez has already been tried twice for the killing, and his lawyers were hoping heContinue reading “Prosecutors wanted life but “biker gang” member who killed cop could be free in weeks”