Aftermath of a motorcycle fatality... get low

dewey · Mar 13, 2007

My latest to get published... I missed the "action" by about 30 minutes but I got low and got a different shot of the investogation.

And then a regular shot...

Oldfireguy · Mar 13, 2007

I doubt there was much action to see after this one besides maybe a body being covered by a blanket or a scoop and run. Looks like he got whacked pretty hard by the shape of the bike or went down hard. I don't see another vehicle. Never a good sign when they get knocked out of their shoes.

My thoughts go to the family.

I do like the way you captured the first photo. Maybe crop out the piece of the car on the left but even with it in I think it shows a message.

nabero · Mar 13, 2007

Oh my...well your photos certainly pulled at my heartstrings

brighteyesphotos · Mar 13, 2007

Any news on the driver of the bike? I like the first shot the best.

Efergoh · Mar 14, 2007

brighteyesphotos said:
Any news on the driver of the bike? I like the first shot the best.

ummm...the title of the thread suggested a fatality.
I'm guessing he isn't doing so well.

Good capture. Tells the story and conveys fact without the messy details.

dewey · Mar 14, 2007

Thanks... as mentioned it was a fatality. The rider was not wearing a helmet traveling an estimated 85mph+

<homer simpson d'oh> Florida revoking the helmet law was a really Darwin move.

Ripnowell45 · Mar 14, 2007

Ugh being a rider myself and have been in a pretty bad accident it sends chills down my spine... RIP to the rider

LaFoto · Mar 14, 2007

Florida REVOKED on the HELMET LAW for motorbike riders :shock: ?!?!?!!?
That is about the silliest thing I have ever heard any state do!

Well, 85mph within a residential area in itself is ... not good. And certainly no longer within the limits ...

... but all these things aside: speeding and NOT wearing a helmet

shock: ... I mean... !!!) does not make this any better: he has lost his life, probably at very young, his family has lost a member, many people are shocked and sad and crying... and it somehow transpires from your photos which makes them strong.

They reach me.
Both of them.
Mostly so the shoe.

Greenday92 · Mar 14, 2007

awesome pics, nasty wreck tho...

brighteyesphotos · Mar 14, 2007

uh duh, I missed the fatality part. d'oh!

dewey · Mar 14, 2007

Yes in Florida if you carry $10,000 in personal liability insurance and you're older than 18 you can ride without a helmet. I always get a chuckle when I read the quotes from our lawmakers who are VERY surprised motorcycle deaths have gone up so much since the law was changed.

rmh159 · Mar 14, 2007

Yeah no offense to other riders but riding a motorcycle without a helmet has to be one of the dumbest things a person could do. Up there with smoking... yeah no offense to smokers either.

PA just removed the helmet law too.

Nice shots though.

stone_cold · Mar 15, 2007

As a rider I can say this gives me chills. To bad but thats what happens when you act like that. I should put this pic right next to my tach so everytime I look down I am reminded why I don't ride like a moron.

Flash Harry · Mar 15, 2007

There's no choice here in the UK, but after being a biker for thirty years I wouldn't go without helmet, leathers and good boots anyway, there's too many divvy car drivers over here.