SPANISH FORT, Ala. (BIKER DAD) — The deadliest states for motorcycle riders all have one thing in common. It’s probably not that hard to guess. It’s the climate. The top ten states for motorcycle deaths according to the latest data are all in warm climates with year-round riding. According to Quotewizard Louisiana, Carolina and, MississippiContinue reading “The deadliest states for motorcycle riders all have one thing in common”
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Police in Washington state looking for a hit-and-run driver who hit a biker
BELLEVUE, Wa. (BIKER DAD) –Police in Washington state looking for a hit-and-run driver who hit a biker posted about it on Facebook. The Bellevue Police said “Please help us identify the driver of a gray Toyota sedan who struck a motorcyclist at the intersection of 145th Pl SE & SE 16th St just before midnightContinue reading “Police in Washington state looking for a hit-and-run driver who hit a biker”
New York fire captain among victims in a deadly crash during military benefit ride
MILLPORT, N.Y. (BIKER DAD) – A New York fire captain is among the victims killed during a military benefit ride Saturday. The Village of Millport confirmed on their Facebook page that Josh Mansfield, a 10-year veteran of the department was killed. A woman also died in the crash during the Route 14 military benefit ride,Continue reading “New York fire captain among victims in a deadly crash during military benefit ride”
“Oh my God!” ATV crash caught on camera as police see increase in dangerous behavior
PELHAM, N.H. (BIKER DAD)–An ATV crash caught on camera is just one example of the increase in dangerous behavior police are seeing across the country. This one happened in Pelham New Hampshire and was caught on a ring camera. You can watch the video in the video player above. You hear the ATV revving andContinue reading ““Oh my God!” ATV crash caught on camera as police see increase in dangerous behavior”
Biker’s friends blame police for his death after he sped away from them: ‘Police shouldn’t chase those riding motorcycles, it only kills people’
EAST CLEVELAND, OH. (BIKER DAD)–a Biker’s friends blame police for his death after he sped away from them. “Police shouldn’t chase those riding motorcycles, it only kills people,” Afro Dogs MC Cleveland’s Chapter Jay Reed told Cleveland.com. A member of that club Darrick “Slo Burn” Lee, 46, died after running from police on his motorcycle Thursday.Continue reading “Biker’s friends blame police for his death after he sped away from them: ‘Police shouldn’t chase those riding motorcycles, it only kills people’”
K9 officer dead after fiery suspected DUI crash
DETROIT, MI (BIKER DAD)– A Michigan K9 officer is dead after a fiery suspected DUI crash. It happened very early Sunday morning. Now the community is grieving the loss of Rex. Rex and his handler were blocking a flooded state highway so other drivers wouldn’t be caught in the waters. That’s when a suspected DUIContinue reading “K9 officer dead after fiery suspected DUI crash”
Update: Candidate for governor who continued driving Mercedes with motorcycle lodged in the grill says he didn’t hit the rider, just the bike
UPDATE: (7/28/21) –NBC Philadelphia reports there may have been a third vehicle involved that caused the initial crash: The lawyer for a Republican candidate for Pennsylvania governor said Monday his client apparently did not hit the motorcyclist who was killed on the Pennsylvania Turnpike last week, but rather hit the downed motorcycle in the road.Continue reading “Update: Candidate for governor who continued driving Mercedes with motorcycle lodged in the grill says he didn’t hit the rider, just the bike”
Minnesota biker “targeted” in deadly hit-and-run crash
MINNEAPOLIS, MN. (BIKER DAD)— Police in Minneapolis say a biker a driver “targeted” a biker in a deadly hit-and-run crash. That’s according to a report by WCCO. The television station says the crash is now a homicide investigation. Police say the motorcyclist was in an alleyway when it happened. As a result of his injuries,Continue reading “Minnesota biker “targeted” in deadly hit-and-run crash”
TV anchor back on the air after motorcycle crash
Amazon Music: Six Months of Disney+ SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (BIKER DAD)–A South Dakota TV anchor is back on the air after a motorcycle crash. Don Jorgensen is an anchor at KELOLAND TV. That’s the same area where the Sturgis motorcycle rally takes place each year. Jorgensen has been on the air there for more thanContinue reading “TV anchor back on the air after motorcycle crash”
Cop indicted for deadly motorcycle crash
NARROWS, Va. (BIKER DAD) — A Virginia cop is indicted for a deadly motorcycle crash. A grand jury indicted Chad Stilley this week according to WSLS TV. He’s accused of driving recklessly last summer. As a result of that driving, a 28-year-old biker died. The TV station originally reported the biker “lost control” and slidContinue reading “Cop indicted for deadly motorcycle crash”
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