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Idaho biker killed when a tractor turns in front of him

HAZELTON, ID (BIKER DAD)–Motorcycle safety awareness month is coming to a deadly end in a lot of areas. In Idaho a biker was killed Saturday, just days after the state police urged drivers to look out for motorcycles. Police say Todd D. Bell, 46, of Hazelton died when an agricultural tractor turned in front ofContinue reading “Idaho biker killed when a tractor turns in front of him”

INSANE VIDEO: Jeep slams in to trooper’s vehicle, flips, bursts into flames

Drivers like the guy caught in the video above are what makes our motorcycle passion dangerous. It also is an ongoing danger to our law enforcement officers on the roads.

Biker loses part of his leg after being hit by a car

May is motorcycle safety awareness month. But that does not mean that drivers are actually listening to the call to “look twice and save a life.” Thankfully Hunter Walker didn’t lose his life in a crash in Mobile, Alabama Wednesday. But he did lose almost half of his leg.

CAUGHT ON CAMERA: Horrifying moment distracted driver plows over biker

It turns out distracted driving isn’t a uniquely American problem. And that danger translates to trouble in all kinds of languages. A video tweeted by Abu Dhabi police is a frightening reminder of that.

Memphis motorcycle officer killed during escort

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (BIKER DAD)–Most people don’t realize this, but providing a police escort is one of the most dangerous jobs in law enforcement. But just like us “regular” riders, motorcycle cops love it despite the danger. Memphis Officer Scotty Triplett was providing one of those escorts this weekend when a Nissan turned into has pathContinue reading “Memphis motorcycle officer killed during escort”

CAUGHT ON CAMERA: Insane moment elk running from killer wolf slams into a car

The video is only 17 seconds. But, it’s something you’ll probably not soon forget. An elk running for its life ran instead right into traffic. You can watch the insane moment in the video player above. A driver caught it all on camera.

Biker dad-to-be killed on smoke-covered highway trying to help after motorcycle crash

Sahil Kapoor was just a few months away from being a first-time dad when he was cut down on a smoke covered Canadian highway. He was just 31-years-old and died trying to help his biker brothers.

19-year-old biker killed when 90-year-old driver crosses center line

FRANKLIN COUNTY, Penn. (BIKER DAD)–A 19-year-old motorcycle rider is dead after a head-on crash with an elderly driver. According to a report by PennLive, 19-year-old Caleb Reamer was riding his bike on a Pennsylvania road Thursday when the 90-year-old driver crossed the center line and hit him head on. According to the report the carContinue reading “19-year-old biker killed when 90-year-old driver crosses center line”