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Thursday, October 9, 2008
Motorcyclist Road Rage Causes Death
Near Centerville, Utah last month a woman was driving her Mazda northbound one evening and tossed her cigarette butt out the window. A motorcyclist was riding along behind the Mazda and became enraged, pulling up alongside the Mazda to yell at the driver. To do that he had to ride in the left-turn-only-lane. He had his young son as a passenger and had placed his own helmet on his son. His wife was riding her bike along behind.
There was minor contact between the Mazda and bike as evidenced by marks on the Mazda’s rear panel and tire. Markings on the road showed that the motorcycle was within a few inches of the line between the turn lane and the northbound lane.
The motorcyclist’s wife claimed that the Mazda swerved and hit her husband, although the driver stated that she was afraid for her safety and did not swerve. No evidence suggests the Mazda swerved.
The rider crashed his bike, sustained severe head injury and died at the nearby University Hospital. His son sustained only minor injuries. The Davis County Attorney’s office is investigating any possible charges.
Many people dislike cigarette smoke and littering, but is the issue of littering something to lose your life over? Road rage is self-destructive. If you are a bike rider who enjoys the freedom and joy of riding, why not look after yourself first and let others deal with littering and people’s smoking habits at more appropriate times.
If you are in Florida and need to consult with a motorcycle attorney, please contact Hardesty Tudy Green & Ashton, P.A. in Jacksonville, who have a great deal of experience in fighting for the rights of motorcyle riders.
posted by JennyK at 1:18 PM
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