Riders Down

millertimelv · 06-04-2010, 08:04 AM

Just spotted two cycles on the asphalt... Craig Rd just off the 95... one white cruiser and one red sport bike. Pray for these people!

vegaseric · 06-04-2010, 08:30 AM

Damn... there's been too much of this happening recently!

millertimelv · 06-04-2010, 08:52 AM

Yeah, for sure... that poor couple from SWG last week

vegasvideo · 06-04-2010, 11:58 AM

It's that time of year. We seem to have these surges every year. The only ones that can reduce that number is us. Be uber aware, wear all your gear even when it's hot and assume everyone want to kill you. That's still no garauntee, but it atleast puts the odds more in our favor.

airforcechick · 06-04-2010, 01:12 PM

Prayers out to the injured rider, hopefully he pulls through

Craig Rd and I-15....

Motorcyclist Suffers Serious Injuries in Crash - KLAS-TV Channel 8 News Las Vegas

Motorcyclist Suffers Serious Injuries in Crash
Posted: Jun 04, 2010 11:31 AM PDT
Updated: Jun 04, 2010 12:09 PM PDT

NORTH LAS VEGAS -- A man is clinging to life today after an accident involving two motorcycles on E. Craig near Interstate 15.

North Las Vegas police say the driver of a van was attempting to move into the lane of a motorcycle rider on a Harley Davidson. Police say that maneuver caused the motorcyclist to swerve into another lane in the path of another motorcyclist. Both riders lost control of their bikes.

The rider of the Honda was wearing protective gear and received some bumps and bruises. The rider of the Harley was wearing a novelty helmet and was rushed to UMC where he is undergoing emergency brain surgery.

"The reality is if you have a helmet and your head slides into the curb at 10 miles per hour at the end of the crash, you're going to be in much better shape then if you don't have a helmet on or one of these fake ones," said Sgt. Tim Bedwell, NLV Police Department.

Police say the driver of the van will likely be cited. So far this year, North Las Vegas has had four traffic deaths involving motorcycles.

ars0n750 · 06-04-2010, 01:15 PM

These novelty helmets should be outlawed. Best wishes to the riders.

airforcechick · 06-04-2010, 01:36 PM

Another article with a little more info....

2 motorcyclists injured in North Las Vegas incident - Friday, June 4, 2010 | 1:28 p.m. - Las Vegas Sun

2 motorcyclists injured in North Las Vegas incident
By Tiffany Gibson (contact)

Friday, June 4, 2010 | 1:28 p.m.

Crash location
Map data ©2010 Google - Terms of UseTwo motorcyclists were injured, one critically, in a crash this morning after a vehicle apparently cut one of them off while changing lanes, police said.

North Las Vegas Police spokesman Tim Bedwell said the incident occurred about 7 a.m. in the eastbound lanes of Craig Road west of Interstate 15.

Authorities said a 55-year-old Las Vegas man was eastbound in a 1999 Plymouth Voyager while struggling to make a lane change.

A 49-year-old North Las Vegas man was eastbound on his 2007 Harley-Davidson FLHR motorcycle behind the van in the lane where the Plymouth driver wanted to be. During the van driver’s attempts to change lanes, police say the Harley operator was cut off and he lost control of the motorcycle.

The man on the Harley slid into another traffic lane, occupied by a 21-year-old North Las Vegas man riding a 2002 Honda CBR 954 RR motorcycle, authorities said. The Honda rider avoided the Harley rider, but hit the median and crashed, investigators said.

Police said both riders and motorcycles slid before coming to rest. The van didn't make contact with either motorcycle. No other vehicles hit the riders, police said.

Authorities said the van driver continued driving but police stopped him. He said he didn't know the motorcycles crashed.

The Harley-Davidson's operator was wearing a "novelty" helmet, Bedwell said. He was taken to UMC in critical condition and was undergoing surgery for head injuries, police said.

Bedwell said the rider’s injuries could have been reduced with the use of an approved helmet.

The Honda rider was wearing an approved full-face helmet. He suffered road rash and extremity injuries, Bedwell said. He walked away from the crash and was transported to UMC for minor injuries.

North Las Vegas has had four traffic fatalities this year. All of the fatalities have been motorcycle riders.

Drugs and alcohol don't appear to be factors in this crash.

vegasvideo · 06-04-2010, 01:49 PM

Quote:

The rider of the Honda was wearing protective gear and received some bumps and bruises. The rider of the Harley was wearing a novelty helmet and was rushed to UMC where he is undergoing emergency brain surgery.

That speaks volumes...wear your gear!

Equanimity · 06-04-2010, 01:59 PM

But dude...I look so cool

Seriously though, take care! Crazzzzy out there.

terrasmak · 06-04-2010, 02:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ars0n750

These novelty helmets should be outlawed. Best wishes to the riders.

They are

VEGASRIDER · 06-04-2010, 02:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vegasvideo

That speaks volumes...wear your gear!

Absolutely!

Your safety gear is your last resort of the three critical degrees that will determine whether you will survive out on the streets riding a motorcycle.

Mr Pheer · 06-04-2010, 04:25 PM

Its just too damn hot to be laying in the street today.

Green_Dragon · 06-04-2010, 05:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vegasvideo

It's that time of year. We seem to have these surges every year. The only ones that can reduce that number is us. Be uber aware, wear all your gear even when it's hot and assume everyone want to kill you. That's still no garauntee, but it atleast puts the odds more in our favor.

+1

Lost Sheep · 06-04-2010, 07:31 PM

I Agree it is hot wearing gear but it is hotter laying on the pavement

SinCityHawaiian · 06-05-2010, 02:23 AM

Thoughts and prayers go out to the riders.

buellrider · 06-06-2010, 03:47 PM

That speaks volumes about the use of gear and approved full face helmets.

Road Block · 06-06-2010, 11:30 PM

This was a really rough weekend. Two funerals! We take risks every time we throw our legs over the bike. Just would hope that people realize that the odds of them getting seriously injured go up with out the proper gear.