Motorcyclist dies on 5 Freeway

Universl wrote:

I was attending to the now deceased gentleman, right after this accident.
I'm a biker myself so when I saw him laying there, I was compelled to stop and help. Unfortunately when I got to him, the damage was so devastating and he was already dead.
This gentleman had a half helmet. A half helmet only covers your skull as opposed to a full face helmet. From the position he was in, one could clearly see that he had fallen face first unto the pavement. It's easily conjectured that this is what killed him.
I urge all bikers to wear a full face helmet. The half helmet is virtually useless in a motorcycle accident. A full face WILL save your life.
Please be respectful when addressing this gentleman. I reckon I will be haunted by the absolutely gruesome scene for the rest of my life, I felt like vomiting all day and hardly slept at all.
I personally have a motorcycle because of the high gas prices and because I enjoy it. Having said that, yesterdays accident has left a mark on me. No doubt about that.

loober wrote:

Motorcycles are for losers who can't afford gas and a nice car. There should be a law against those who get hurt and sue. Hey, there is one for skateboarders.

A Friend wrote:

Jesse, as we referred to him, was my friend. He was a great and caring guy with two kids (a boy and a girl) who will miss him.
Those of you that feel this is the perfect time to start your sh*t talking and spew your anger really need to step back and keep your comments to yourselves. I hope you don't have to live through such a tragedy in order to learn to have sympathy and consideration for others.
Thanks to those that have taken a moment to express sympathy and especially to the guy that tried to help.

Dino wrote:

<quoted text>Since no one else seemed to pay attention to your message, I want to say "Thank You" for stopping and trying. I'm also a rider. Been riding over 30 years. I try to stop whenever I see a bike/biker on the side of the road. Accident or not.
I wear a 3/4 helmet with a face shield. Ride 210 & 57 (spent a lot of years on the 605) I hate the rocks and gravel that hit you in the face...
I've been down with a full-face and I've been down with a half-shell. Different type of conditions. Both did what they were designed to do...

knobshaft wrote:

Good, he deserved it.

universl wrote:

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Thank you for that tidbit of information. I haven't stopped thinking about him since I was there next to him. I remember him vividly and for the past days, I've been wondering what kind of man he was and whether he had family. The night after the accident I found myself weeping, like i have never cried before.
I was inconsolable and couldn't help but think of how devastated everybody he touched, would be. It feels like such a waste for him to pass like that and I feel absolutely horrible for you.
Perhaps you might find comfort in knowing that in his final moments, I was there holding his hand and that he was not alone. Also know that he did not suffer.
Pay no mind to anybody elses anger spewing. They are just chosing the wrong forum for their endless angst.
May his family and friends somehow find the strength to make it through this.

universl wrote:

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Thank you for that tidbit of information. I haven't stopped thinking about him since I was there next to him. I remember him vividly and for the past days, I've been wondering what kind of man he was and whether he had family. The night after the accident I found myself weeping, like i have never cried before.
I was inconsolable and couldn't help but think of how devastated everybody he touched, would be. It feels like such a waste for him to pass like that and I feel absolutely horrible for you.
Perhaps you might find comfort in knowing that in his final moments, I was there holding his hand and that he was not alone. Also know that he did not suffer.
Pay no mind to anybody elses anger spewing. They are just chosing the wrong forum for their endless angst.
May his family and friends somehow find the strength to make it through this.

lolatgomez wrote:

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i'll bet he was one of those obnoxious harley riders who thinks he was a tough guy and imitaded a hells angels. you know what i mean. Like that loser panhead in the book "Alone and Under."

Universl wrote:

I was attending to the now deceased gentleman, right after this accident.
I'm a biker myself so when I saw him laying there, I was compelled to stop and help. Unfortunately when I got to him, the damage was so devastating and he was already dead.
This gentleman had a half helmet. A half helmet only covers your skull as opposed to a full face helmet. From the position he was in, one could clearly see that he had fallen face first unto the pavement. It's easily conjectured that this is what killed him.
I urge all bikers to wear a full face helmet. The half helmet is virtually useless in a motorcycle accident. A full face WILL save your life.
Please be respectful when addressing this gentleman. I reckon I will be haunted by the absolutely gruesome scene for the rest of my life, I felt like vomiting all day and hardly slept at all.
I personally have a motorcycle because of the high gas prices and because I enjoy it. Having said that, yesterdays accident has left a mark on me. No doubt about that.

Mark Gahman wrote:

I passed by this scene today. I was very sad and grieved to see this poor man's body covered with a tarp. He was most probably going to work like everyone else - just trying to do his best to earn a living in this day of high gas prices and high food prices.
Everyone should take a moment and say a short prayer for this soul - a fellow human being - which passed on tragically today so that he may be in peace. And, also a prayer for any family members that now are left with the loss of their brother, cousin, husband, son or friend.
The highway patrol have a very difficult job, and seeing them take command and control of this dreadful situation today reminded me of the difficult job they have. They see it every day - the wrecks (fatal or otherwise), and seeing them have to deal with this reminded me that their job is not an easy one.

Dino wrote:

R.I.P. Another biker down...
More thoughts on this later, will be thinking about this on my ride to work this morning...
Prayers and condolences to his family and friends...

universl wrote:

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Thank yo right back Dino. You're clearly very, very experienced and the fact you're still riding after 30 years attests to that. I"ll see you on the roads and rest assure that if someday I drive by you and you're in any kind of need. I will stop.
Blue Honda Shadow Sabre 1100

Dino wrote:

<quoted text>Cars are for losers that don't have the balls to ride...