Be careful, guys!

CHips · 07-23-2008, 01:04 PM

A couple hours ago, I saw a man on a motorcycle get crushed under an 18-wheeler just a few feet from my window. I won't go into what happened, but he didn't need to die. It's too bad - he looked to be relatively young.

To those of you that ride, chill out and take it easy. In fact, that advice could apply to all of us.

Stay safe!

Bigdrumma22 · 07-23-2008, 01:11 PM

I know most of the time people don't deserve to die, but assuming this is the same story I saw on the news about an hour ago... he brought it upon himself. They said all the witnesses said he was driving recklessly swerving through traffic and riding the center stripe which is illegal to begin with. You make stupid decisions... bad things are going to happen. It's sad, but some people think they're invincible and obviously they're not. I know it's gotta be traumatic to witness that... but this is just my opinion.

CHips · 07-23-2008, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Bigdrumma22

They said all the witnesses said he was driving recklessly swerving through traffic and riding the center stripe which is illegal to begin with.

Myself and the other witnesses did not speak to the news crews. I told them that I preferred not to comment. I wonder who they spoke to... I would be surprised if the police said anything to them this early.

Bigdrumma22 · 07-23-2008, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by CHips

Myself and the other witnesses did not speak to the news crews. I told them that I preferred not to comment. I wonder who they spoke to... I would be surprised if the police said anything to them this early.

I'm pretty sure it was on KSAT and they said this guy was 28. Would be extreme coincidence if it was someone else dieing the same way but it was on at 12pm. This is from their website:
Motorcyclist Run Over By 18-Wheeler - San Antonio News Story - KSAT San Antonio

SUfanINsa · 07-23-2008, 01:27 PM

Chips it is the same accident you are in the news clip....holy smokes

CHips · 07-23-2008, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by SUfanINsa

Chips it is the same accident you are in the news clip....holy smokes

I just noticed that. Crazy, huh?

SUfanINsa · 07-23-2008, 01:31 PM

crazy is right......not knocking all motorcycle riders but you see alot of guys doing that crazy shit. Alot of the guys I know that ride are fairly safe but I know that stupidity can take over, so be safe fellas.

Firstlady · 07-23-2008, 01:34 PM

Wowf!! I hate to see stuff like that. I sat on 281 South yesterday for over an hour...never did find out what happened but some kind of mustang either flew off the Sonterra ramp to land on 1604 or they slid from the Walmart parking lot because there were blood and guts spread across the highway when Cam and I were driving by and the mustang had been laying on its roof completely crushed. It really upset me to see what had happened, so I can only imagine what is going through your mind right now.

Reckless driving or not, seeing someone die is a tragedy!!

timpryor · 07-23-2008, 01:35 PM

Holy hell, CHips is famous, & so is his truck.

I'll take the bike if noone claims it lol, that sucks but thats why you don't do stupid shit like that.

CHips · 07-23-2008, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Firstlady

It really upset me to see what had happened, so I can only imagine what is going through your mind right now.

This is actually the third motorcycle death I've seen. I'd say that it's not exactly pleasant, but it's not all that traumatic either.

The 18-wheeler that ran over the man had the truck driver's daughter in it for a ride-along. I'd be the most worried about that little girl.

Bigdrumma22 · 07-23-2008, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by SUfanINsa

Chips it is the same accident you are in the news clip....holy smokes

Woah, just watched the video again, didn't even know that was you cuz I only saw you for the first time yesterday with that pic thread.

monkey · 07-23-2008, 01:46 PM

Wow Chips, sorry you had to see that.

JENA · 07-23-2008, 02:14 PM

OMG that is insane! I only watch the 5 o'clock news so I hadn't heard about this yet.

BigJnSA · 07-23-2008, 03:01 PM

to me, it seems like they are making it more of the trucks fault, and didnt really say the motorcycle rider was riding irradically, dangerously or anything else - just that he drove between lanes. however, they say the truck driver ran him over and there was not much the driver could do to avoid the motorcycle. ehh - sucks to hear, but when you play with fire, eventually you will get burned.

sorry you had to go through this, chips.

SALEENT76 · 07-23-2008, 03:06 PM

Thats really too bad!!

CHips · 07-23-2008, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by BigJnSA

to me, it seems like they are making it more of the trucks fault

It wasn't the truck driver's fault at all.

Hopefully he won't blame himself.

Wiked · 07-23-2008, 05:14 PM

Wow, I was going to take that way to school today. But decided to take I 10 instead. It sucks to hear stuff like that.

ezblonde · 07-23-2008, 06:35 PM

damn chips sorry you had to see that. Its not the truck drivers fault at all. When you play with fire you are going to get burned.

Bigdrumma22 · 07-23-2008, 06:50 PM

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Originally Posted by ezblonde

damn chips sorry you had to see that. Its not the truck drivers fault at all. When you play with fire you are going to get burned.

X INFINITY!

ImpactStang · 07-23-2008, 10:56 PM

every time i get really close to getting a bike i see something like this that scares me. of course i wouldnt be doing that but still...

07-23-2008, 01:04 PM	#1
CHips Elitist Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 9,586 Trader Rating: (1)	Be careful, guys! A couple hours ago, I saw a man on a motorcycle get crushed under an 18-wheeler just a few feet from my window. I won't go into what happened, but he didn't need to die. It's too bad - he looked to be relatively young. To those of you that ride, chill out and take it easy. In fact, that advice could apply to all of us. Stay safe!

07-23-2008, 01:11 PM	#2
Bigdrumma22 Evil Angel Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 1,225 Trader Rating: (5)	I know most of the time people don't deserve to die, but assuming this is the same story I saw on the news about an hour ago... he brought it upon himself. They said all the witnesses said he was driving recklessly swerving through traffic and riding the center stripe which is illegal to begin with. You make stupid decisions... bad things are going to happen. It's sad, but some people think they're invincible and obviously they're not. I know it's gotta be traumatic to witness that... but this is just my opinion. __________________ 2002 Mustang GT, 271hp/306tq on 87 CMR Tune, Roush short throw rally style shifter, King Cobra Clutch, Roush CAI, C&L Plenum, BBK/Roush 75mm T/B, Kooks L/Ts w/catted X, Bassani Cat-back, Eibach Pro-kit Springs, Energy Suspension bushings, KYB AGX's, Hotchkis C/C plates, UPR ProStreet rear control arms, Brembo Drilled/Hawk pads, BFG's, Dual Halo Projector 8k HIDs, Kenwood: KDC-X790, KAC-9102D, KAC-8402; Infinity: 6810CS, 6812CF; Orion: P series subs all powered by Optima My car http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2628572 My truck http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2206751

07-23-2008, 01:27 PM	#5
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SUfanINsa Feel free to hate on me!! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Converse Posts: 7,445 Trader Rating: (3)	crazy is right......not knocking all motorcycle riders but you see alot of guys doing that crazy shit. Alot of the guys I know that ride are fairly safe but I know that stupidity can take over, so be safe fellas. __________________ "THIS IS THE INTERNET, IF YOU CANT HANDLE IT GTFO"

07-23-2008, 02:14 PM	#13
JENA Special Olympics Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: NE San Antonio Posts: 2,593 Trader Rating: (0)	OMG that is insane! I only watch the 5 o'clock news so I hadn't heard about this yet. __________________ Mrs. 96greengt

07-23-2008, 01:34 PM	#8
Firstlady Enlightened Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 4,455 Trader Rating: (0)	Wowf!! I hate to see stuff like that. I sat on 281 South yesterday for over an hour...never did find out what happened but some kind of mustang either flew off the Sonterra ramp to land on 1604 or they slid from the Walmart parking lot because there were blood and guts spread across the highway when Cam and I were driving by and the mustang had been laying on its roof completely crushed. It really upset me to see what had happened, so I can only imagine what is going through your mind right now. Reckless driving or not, seeing someone die is a tragedy!!

07-23-2008, 01:46 PM	#12
monkey LMAO! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 2,241 Trader Rating: (0)	Wow Chips, sorry you had to see that.

07-23-2008, 03:06 PM	#15
SALEENT76 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Ft. Hood, Tx Posts: 2,038 Trader Rating: (1)	Thats really too bad!! __________________ 2002 Zinc Yellow Saleen #02-245 Hellion Power Systems T-76 Turbo .20 VT Shortblock, Stock 2v Heads, MPH Turbo Cams 535rwhp, 506trq, 17lbs of Boost Built and Tuned by MPH "Power in the Hands of a Fool" Last edited by SALEENT76; 07-23-2008 at 03:15 PM.

07-23-2008, 05:14 PM	#17
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07-23-2008, 06:35 PM	#18
ezblonde needs new SOCKS for xmas!! Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: at work! Posts: 8,312 Trader Rating: (0)	damn chips sorry you had to see that. Its not the truck drivers fault at all. When you play with fire you are going to get burned. __________________ HAS ANYONE SEEN MY HEB BAGS???

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