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Title: Another CRASH (pic)
Post by: ops_south on July 17, 2006, 08:49:19 AM

I responded to this motorcyle vs. deer crash on my patrol shift yesterday. The gentleman walked away by and large unscathed thanks to wearing full protective riding gear. The people I see riding in shorts and flip-flops probably wouldn't be as lucky :icon_razz:

(http://hoover.hoover.net/crash1.jpg)

Title: Re: Another CRASH (pic)
Post by: rangerbrown on July 17, 2006, 09:52:06 AM

that sucks.

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Post by: baco99 on July 17, 2006, 09:57:26 AM

wow. glad he was OK.

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Post by: CirclesCenter on July 17, 2006, 11:49:04 AM

Looks like that bike slid quite a ways.

Good thing he's OK

Always wear your gear (I do!)

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Post by: RVertigo on July 17, 2006, 12:29:19 PM

YIKES!

I was 2 feet from having a Me VS Deer day on Saturday. :o It's REALLY lucky that I slowed down before the corner, 'cause he was right in the middle of a blind turn.

I was able to stop fast enough and honk my horn to get him to run off. It's also lucky that my friend Jake saw me stop before running into me.

PHEW!!!

Title: Re: Another CRASH (pic)
Post by: Queso on July 18, 2006, 08:14:57 PM

Holy crap... Makes me glad there are no deer around here. I lived in Michigan most of my life and have hit several out there. I hate deer. I'm glad that guy made it out well! That bike took a beating!

Title: Re: Another CRASH (pic)
Post by: skoebl on July 19, 2006, 11:42:46 PM

We have elk up where I am....damn scary to come around a corner and see (what at the moment seems like) a 50,000 lb creature looming in front of you. I've almost hit them while driving a car...but have been really lucky so far to not come against any on the bike.

Title: Re: Another CRASH (pic)
Post by: TragicImage on July 19, 2006, 11:47:27 PM

Quote from: Queso on July 18, 2006, 08:14:57 PM
Holy crap... Makes me glad there are no deer around here. I lived in Michigan most of my life and have hit several out there. I hate deer. I'm glad that guy made it out well! That bike took a beating!

NO DEER OUT HERE? WTF ARE YOU CRAZY? PLENTY OF THEM!

Last time I rode ACH in the evening we had a group of 3 run across the road no more than 10 feet from the lead bike.

Title: Re: Another CRASH (pic)
Post by: bubba zanetti on July 20, 2006, 01:56:12 AM

How was the poor deer :cry:

Title: Re: Another CRASH (pic)
Post by: Queso on July 20, 2006, 06:52:41 AM

I have yet to see a deer in LA. But, then I have been riding primarily through the city or deserts. I don't think a deer could survive in the places I ride.

Title: Re: Another CRASH (pic)
Post by: natedawg120 on July 20, 2006, 07:21:00 AM

there are dear everywhere in mainland US with the exception of some of the desert states in the west. So unless you live where the giant spiders, scorpions, or big rattlers play deer could be around the next bend.

Title: Re: Another CRASH (pic)
Post by: pandy on July 20, 2006, 07:27:54 AM

Glad the rider came out ok! :o

Don't forget to include a "graphic" warning when you show such carnage! Poor bike! ???

YAY gear! :bowdown:

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