Two dead after Mississippi motorcycle-bicycle crash

WLOX REPORTS: Two people died in a tragic crash on Hwy 90 in Pascagoula Wednesday night. It happened around 6 p.m. and involved a person on a bicycle and one on a motorcycle. Investigators say the motorcycle was traveling at a high rate of speed down Hwy 90 when the driver slammed into a bicyclistContinue reading “Two dead after Mississippi motorcycle-bicycle crash”

North Carolina man charged with DWI in critical motorcycle accident

WILMINGTON, NC (BIKER DAD) — A North Carolina man is facing DWI charges for hitting a biker with his truck this week. Brandon Bennett was arrested according to WECT. You can see their report here. He’s also charged with having drug paraphernalia. Police say Bennett crossed over the center line in his pickup and hitContinue reading “North Carolina man charged with DWI in critical motorcycle accident”

VIDEO: Georgia motorcycle rider speeds from police to his death

This is why many jurisdictions won’t chase motorcycles. It almost always ends in death. According to the Gainesville (GA) Times:  Flowery Branch man who died in a motorcycle crash in December sped away from a Hall County Sheriff’s Office deputy who attempted to stop him, according to dash camera footage obtained by The Times.  JeremyContinue reading “VIDEO: Georgia motorcycle rider speeds from police to his death”

Knoxville woman celebrates 105th birthday with motorcycle ride

 Helen Akard retired from Regions Bank at 93 and spent 70 years as a loan officer. Now, the Knoxville woman spends her days waiting on adventures as she celebrated her 105th birthday with friends and family Friday afternoon. In her 20s Akard was an avid motorcycle rider because she liked the way it felt goingContinue reading “Knoxville woman celebrates 105th birthday with motorcycle ride”

Biker killed in fiery crash by mini van making a left turn

ACCOMACK COUNTY, Va.- A biker didn’t make it home to his family on New Year’s eve because a minivan made a left turn in front of him. That’s according to Virginia State Police. Mark Crumpler, 63, of Bloxom was killed when his Honda slammed into the van and burst into flames. Virginia State Police sayContinue reading “Biker killed in fiery crash by mini van making a left turn”

Police in looking for person who recorded a fight between motorcycle riders

Police in Ipoh Malayshia are looking for the person who recorded a fight between two bike riders, says Asst Comm Yahaya Hassan. The Ipoh OCPD said the fight believed to happened at Taman Klebang Jaya, Chemor. “The video was uploaded at a Facebook page called ‘Inforoadblock’ (one word) today (Dec 25). READ THE FULL STORYContinue reading “Police in looking for person who recorded a fight between motorcycle riders”

Pensacola biker killed by elderly woman doing a U-turn

A 30-year-old Pensacola man was killed early Friday morning when his motorcycle collided with another vehicle on Mobile Highway. The crash occurred at approximately 1:58 a.m. in the area of Mobile Highway and Edison Drive. According to a Florida Highway Patrol news release, an 82-year-old California woman was attempting to make a U-turn and crossedContinue reading “Pensacola biker killed by elderly woman doing a U-turn”

Florida woman charged with killing biker

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. Deputies say they’ve arrested the woman who killed a biker while driving under the influence in West Palm Beach. CBS12 reports The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office said on Oct. 30, just before 1 a.m., 44-year-old Amelfi Gonzalez was turning left onto Military Trail when she turned onto the path ofContinue reading “Florida woman charged with killing biker”

VIDEO: Motorcycle miracle, how did this biker escape going down under a truck?

ACCORDING TO NDTV.COM: A shocking video has come to light that shows a person having a close call as he was about to get mowed down by a moving truck while riding a bike. In the video, uploaded on Instagram, a man is riding a bike beside a truck while cars are parked on eitherContinue reading “VIDEO: Motorcycle miracle, how did this biker escape going down under a truck?”