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A motorcyclist was killed Sunday evening after a crash involving a sedan on Apalachee Parkway in Tallahassee, Florida. According to information released by the Florida Highway Patrol, the fatal crash occurred near the intersection of Apalachee Parkway and Conner Boulevard. FHP’s live traffic system listed the incident as a fatality and reported a westbound roadblockContinue reading “Tallahassee biker killed in Sunday crash”

By TVBikerDad.com Alabama drivers may soon have a new way to show their love for Dolly Parton — and it has nothing to do with country music and everything to do with helping kids. A specialty Alabama license plate honoring Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library has generated a huge wave of interest following Parton’s death earlierContinue reading “Alabama Drivers Could Soon Have a Dolly Parton License Plate — And It’s For a Great Cause”

By TVBikerDad.com What began as an apparent road-rage confrontation between a semi-truck driver and a motorcyclist ended with the rider dead — and investigators say the truck driver fled the scene. Timothy William Arthur Hall, 33, of Emlerton, Pennsylvania, is facing two felony counts of criminal vehicular homicide following the August 20 crash on HighwayContinue reading “Road Rage Turns Deadly: Trucker Charged After Swerving Into Motorcycle and Fleeing Crash”

A high-speed motorcycle chase in El Paso, Texas, came to a dramatic end when the rider lost control and crashed—only to be tackled by a police officer moments later. The El Paso Police Department released body-camera footage showing the July 16 pursuit, which began near Zaragoza Road and Interstate 10 East. According to police, anContinue reading “High-Speed Motorcycle Chase Ends in Crash—and a Tackle by Texas Police”

A video released by the El Paso Police Department is a frightening reminder of just how vulnerable motorcycle police officers can be while working alongside moving traffic. The incident happened in El Paso, Texas, when a police motorcycle officer was conducting a traffic stop and a distracted driver came dangerously close to striking him. TheContinue reading “Motorcycle Cop Nearly Struck by Distracted Driver During Texas Traffic Stop”

There was a time when buying a good motorcycle helmet almost automatically meant spending serious money. Today, that’s not necessarily the case. Helmet technology has improved dramatically, and riders can find legitimate, well-designed full-face helmets from established manufacturers without spending $500, $700 or even $1,000. But there’s another side to the equation. There are ridersContinue reading “The Best Bang-for-Your-Buck Motorcycle Helmets: How Much Should You Really Spend?”

A motorcycle crash can change your life in seconds. Once the bike is down and the adrenaline starts wearing off, what you do next matters. You may be dealing with injuries, police reports, insurance companies, motorcycle damage, medical bills and lost income—all while trying to recover. Here are 10 things every motorcyclist should do afterContinue reading “10 Things You SHOULD Do After a Motorcycle Crash”

A motorcycle crash can happen in seconds. What you do afterward can affect your health, your recovery, and potentially your ability to pursue compensation for your injuries and losses. Motorcyclists face unique risks because they don’t have the protection of a car’s passenger compartment, airbags, and crumple zones. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reportedContinue reading “10 Things NOT to Do After a Motorcycle Crash — Plus the One Call You Should Make”

Dolly Parton, the Tennessee girl who became one of the biggest stars in the world, has died at 80. And while she wasn’t known as a motorcycle rider, there is a connection between Dolly’s world and the motorcycle community that runs much deeper than simply putting a motorcycle beside her name. Dolly Parton died Tuesday,Continue reading “Dolly Parton Dies at 80: Remembering a Legend Who Belonged to All of Us”