2 riders down tonight

[boobs_mcgee]

I was about to leave my house with a couple friends to go down to QS&L and I heard ambulances....Then I get 4 phone calls from people at my work calling to see if I was ok. Needless to say, a car pulled out infront of a big group of bikes causing 2 of them to wreck. Both bikes were ingulfed in (no lie) 20 foot flames. I dont know who they were. I rode up there to see if I knew anyone and to find out if the people were ok. All I know as of right now is both riders got taken to the hospital. If anyone finds out any info in this, let me know! It happened just south of the Little Rd. Mitchell Blvd. intersection in Trinity (New Port Richey) at about 8 o'lock tonight.

[RICO]

That really sucks, hope they are alright!

[stevewfl]

+1

[JP Whoregan Financial]

I know alot of dudes that do the QSL ride from the Hess on 54/Little (I usually go every Wed, but I had to work tonight); texting guys right now to find out the lowdown, I will post when I have more info...

[JP Whoregan Financial]

UPDATE: One of the riders I know personally, (name withheld in case he decides to persue future legal action on this) was on a 2006 R6, not sure about the other bike.

Just got off the phone with one of the involved parties. Basically the group was headed south on Mitchell Rd, when a car turned right out of the Kash N Karry on the corner, but instead of staying in the right lane, cut immediately into the left lane, and, according to the story I got, the rear fender of the car *may* have clipped the front fender of my buddy's R6, which caused him and the guy riding behind him to go down. Or it may have been a quick lane change, causing the rider to panic.

The R6 sprung a gas leak, a massive fire ensued, and the bike is now charred beyond recognition.

Both riders were carrying 2up, both passengers are fine. My buddy on the R6 says he's in the ER right now, and that he's fine, except for a pain in his back that he's getting checked out right now as I type.

Both riders geared and helmeted, both riders walked away.

This is freaking crazy to me, because I *ALWAYS* make the QSL run on Wednesdays, and I couldn't do it tonite due to work, and this happened....kind of surreal, really.

[JHoak]

just got home from the hospital nothing but a few scrapes and a realy sore back, my passenger got about the same with a sore shoulder that she has to keep in a sling for about a week.

Cant say the same for the bike its R.I.P for the R6

Thanks to all that were there, They actualy found me a fault beacuse i hit the back of the vehicle that pulled out so off to court i go.

[krazykawi636]

hope both are fine, prayers goes out for a speedy recovery and no long term injuries.

[Shuttle73]

Im glad to here that you and your passenger are ok. Hope your back heals up quickly.

[buckwild750]

just got home from the hospital nothing but a few scrapes and a realy sore back, my passenger got about the same with a sore shoulder that she has to keep in a sling for about a week.

Cant say the same for the bike its R.I.P for the R6

Thanks to all that were there, They actualy found me a fault beacuse i hit the back of the vehicle that pulled out so off to court i go.

Glad to see you guys escaped fairly unscaved. Weren't there other riders with you guys? Make sure they give statements to the popo as to what happened.

[RICO]

Do you have witnesses? That would definetly put you in the lead! That same senerio happened to JH, but he was alone and the stupid driver got away.

[MianoSM]

Damn.

[Vixxen]

glad everyone is doing well and were able to walk away..

[jayinfla]

Did the driver of the car stop?

[PoppaNoDoz]

UPDATE: One of the riders I know personally, (name withheld in case he decides to persue future legal action on this) was on a 2006 R6, not sure about the other bike.

Just got off the phone with one of the involved parties. Basically the group was headed south on Mitchell Rd, when a car turned right out of the Kash N Karry on the corner, but instead of staying in the right lane, cut immediately into the left lane, and, according to the story I got, the rear fender of the car *may* have clipped the front fender of my buddy's R6, which caused him and the guy riding behind him to go down. Or it may have been a quick lane change, causing the rider to panic.

The R6 sprung a gas leak, a massive fire ensued, and the bike is now charred beyond recognition.

Both riders were carrying 2up, both passengers are fine.

Both riders geared and helmeted, both riders walked away.



Lesson = ??

[JP Whoregan Financial]

Lesson = ??

I'd say so...

I guess this is a shitty circumstance to welcome somebody, but welcome to TsB Hoak!!!

[MotoCache1]

Thanks to all that were there, They actualy found me a fault beacuse i hit the back of the vehicle that pulled out so off to court i go.

Obviously I wasn't there, but it sounds like the other driver failed to yield the right of way to me. If another car enters your right of way of course you'll hit them. Maybe the popo just decided you're the guy on the sport bike, you must be at fault. :mad:

[vrod]

JHoak, Private message sent.

[SloDown]

just got home from the hospital nothing but a few scrapes and a realy sore back, my passenger got about the same with a sore shoulder that she has to keep in a sling for about a week.

Cant say the same for the bike its R.I.P for the R6

Thanks to all that were there, They actualy found me a fault beacuse i hit the back of the vehicle that pulled out so off to court i go.

Glad you walked away from this. That whoever hits the rear is at fault crap is bullshit...I hate that law

[GSXRCandi]

just got home from the hospital nothing but a few scrapes and a realy sore back, my passenger got about the same with a sore shoulder that she has to keep in a sling for about a week.

Cant say the same for the bike its R.I.P for the R6

Thanks to all that were there, They actualy found me a fault beacuse i hit the back of the vehicle that pulled out so off to court i go.
Glad to hear that you guys are ok. Good luck with court.

[PoppaNoDoz]

Let us know if you need anything, bike transport, etc. Glad you are OK, REALLY Glad you had your gear on. You can be a great rider and you are still ultimately at the mercy of the morons around you.

[Prettyboy]

Obviously I wasn't there, but it sounds like the other driver failed to yield the right of way to me. If another car enters your right of way of course you'll hit them. Maybe the popo just decided you're the guy on the sport bike, you must be at fault. :mad:

There you go......my money is on this!

[RickyNo]

im glad they were all alive...and to think if i wasnt leading the group it coulda been me...im glad everyone was ok they were all good friends of mine and all the passengers were ok thankfully
here are the pics from last nite. thier pretty graphic like i said im surprised any of them are alive. they were going 60mph when it happend.

here is james's r6 or whats left it...

http://www.celicatech.com/gallery/files/2/4/8/2/l_0ada1987315e4bf2d04963af8efd8b26.jpg
http://www.celicatech.com/gallery/files/2/4/8/2/l_56bbd92784e51c186379b36e7074aa0d.jpg
http://www.celicatech.com/gallery/files/2/4/8/2/l_afed9d852d2765bf337d229a9b707722.jpg

here is vinny's bike...the majority of it dissinigrated and the rest melted to the pavement
http://i3.tinypic.com/2qwk74l.jpg
here is vinny standing over his bike, when the pic was takin he told everyone "wtf man?!?! i need another bike ASAP how the hell am i gonna get to bike week?!?!" lol
http://www.celicatech.com/gallery/files/2/4/8/2/l_cada4c3bfeddfd024103e2b2c5e8b25d.jpg
http://www.celicatech.com/gallery/files/2/4/8/2/l_c24a9a964a418d9b1c3717e813e0116c.jpg
http://www.celicatech.com/gallery/files/2/4/8/2/l_93c61bba287dabda3c7d908b1b9a94f4.jpg
this puddle you see is whats left of vinny's front rim
http://www.celicatech.com/gallery/files/2/4/8/2/l_2c4e2798cba7b874cf38d3b3989c8426.jpg

i talked to james today he sais him and the ex are hurting a little but all the xrays came up fine thier just a little bruised along with vinny's passenger. vinny has some burns on his neck and face from the fire this is all i know for now.

[VaderR1]

WOW Amazing you all walked away. Glad to see that. Good luck fighting this BS. What a bunch of crap that you were at fault when someone pulled into you like that.

[SideShow]

if there were people there and witnessed it have them go to court with you.I had this prob in a car though.At court I won with the witness and my arguement he pulled out on me and I have the right away

[bri_306]

Gald to hear you are ok man that really sucks about the bike

[efthiminos]

Glad you were able to walk away!

[Tarbaby]

Let us know if you need anything, bike transport, etc. Glad you are OK, REALLY Glad you had your gear on. You can be a great rider and you are still ultimately at the mercy of the morons around you.
+1
you may want to go back during the daytime and take pictures of the area and distances from point A, etc. so you have the info at court. good luck!

[jayinfla]

those bikes are messed up

[vrod]

JHoak, did you get my pm?

[JHoak]

Well anyone who wants to know I finally went to court on that ticket i got for that guy pulling out in front of me. (Still don’t know y I got the ticket) Anyway i took it to trial and won, funny thing was I won cause nobody actually saw me driving, neither the trooper nor the guy that pulled out. The look on the troopers face was worth the attorney fee. Guess I won on a technicality but a win is a win.:occasion1

[BUSAFAN]

THANK GOD! GET WELL FELLA'S!:biker:

[MotoCache1]

Well anyone who wants to know I finally went to court on that ticket i got for that guy pulling out in front of me. (Still don’t know y I got the ticket) Anyway i took it to trial and won, funny thing was I won cause nobody actually saw me driving, neither the trooper nor the guy that pulled out. The look on the troopers face was worth the attorney fee. Guess I won on a technicality but a win is a win.:occasion1

OK, so you won on the citation (congrats!). With that resolved, are you going after the cager civilly for damages (or is your insurance going after them)?

Thanks for the update!

[JHoak]

OK, so you won on the citation (congrats!). With that resolved, are you going after the cager civilly for damages (or is your insurance going after them)?

Thanks for the update!

The guys insurance is going to pay, even they knew it was his fualt and that was before i beat the ticket

[moke]

Thank God Your Getting Compensated!

[RICO]

Congrats on the win.

[JP Whoregan Financial]

Good deal! Now get that bike replaced, facker! :)

[Gonzo]

Damn. I can't believe those pics! Most important part is that you guys were able to walk away. Nothing more important.:occasion1