Hit-and-run driver injured a cop riding his Harley home from work

PHILADELPHIA, PA. (BIKER DAD)–A hit-and-run driver injured a cop riding his Harley home from work in Philadelphia. WPVI reports it happened early Tuesday morning in the Hunting Park section of the city. An SUV hit the 35-year-old officer after he left his station. “A vehicle that was going westbound on Roosevelt Boulevard, driving at aContinue reading “Hit-and-run driver injured a cop riding his Harley home from work”

Biker killed after a lightning strike on a Georgia highway

LIBERTY COUNTY, GA. (BIKER DAD)–A biker killed after a lightning strike on a Georgia highway lost control after the strike. The Harley rider from Ohio was on southbound I-95 in Liberty County when it happened, Coastal News Service reported. The Liberty County Sheriff’s Office says the man was riding with his brother Monday when aContinue reading “Biker killed after a lightning strike on a Georgia highway”

The deadliest states for motorcycle riders all have one thing in common

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”

Deadly crash outside Sturgis involving three bikes

KEYSTONE, S.D. (BIKER DAD)– A Deadly crash outside Sturgis involving three bikes happened just days before the 81st rally is set to begin. According to a KELO TV report, one of the bikers took a curve too wide and slammed head-on into a bike going the other way. The second bike went off the roadContinue reading “Deadly crash outside Sturgis involving three bikes”

Hells Angels expected to show up in Sturgis in force and other biker news for August 3rd, 2021

Bikers and Bar 17 give away hundreds of backpacks to students Sioux Falls to Wall: How Sturgis Motorcycle Rally’s economic ripple effect spreads through SD Tributes paid after two bikers die in three days in Northampton Police In CT Searching For Dirt Bikers Involved In Hit-And-Run Crash One killed in 3-motorcycle crash Ohio motorcyclists face higher risk of crashes and injuries in August,Continue reading “Hells Angels expected to show up in Sturgis in force and other biker news for August 3rd, 2021”

Sheriff: “Biker gangs” in Sturgis, law enforcement on alert

STURGIS, S.D. (BIKER DAD) — A South Dakota Sheriff says law enforcement is on alert for “biker gangs” in Sturgis. He’s talking about 1%er clubs like the Pagans and the Hells Angels. Meade County Sheriff Ron Merwin told KEVN TV that the clubs don’t normally come to Sturgis with plans to cause trouble. ”I think oneContinue reading “Sheriff: “Biker gangs” in Sturgis, law enforcement on alert”

Cops in Cleveland ride in the pouring rain to remember their fallen fellow officers

CLEVELAND, OH. (BIKER DAD)– Cops in Cleveland ride in the pouring rain to remember their fallen fellow officers. The annual COPS RIDE drew a large crowd of bikers despite the less-than-perfect conditions. You can see the video from Fox 8 in the player above. The ride started at the local police officers memorial. Police escortedContinue reading “Cops in Cleveland ride in the pouring rain to remember their fallen fellow officers”

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”

Bikers roll out for a little girl who has a very rare cancer

Theodore, Ala (BIKER DAD) — Bikers roll out for a little girl who has a very rare cancer. And it all started when her mom noticed something strange about the girl’s left eye. “Going from COVID, getting back to normal then all of this. It’s not easy,” Jen Sullivan told me while fighting back tears.Continue reading “Bikers roll out for a little girl who has a very rare cancer”