Injured motorcyclist identified as Simi Valley man

Really running a red light at 80+ on Sycamore and Heywood near the park and BMX track where kids are walking all the time....Some people bring misfortune upon themselves and shouldn't be riding motorcycles.

Really...running a red light at 80+ mph on Sycamore and Heywood near a park and BMX track where kids are walking all the time. Some people bring misfortune to themselves and shouldn't be riding motorcycles.

Motorcyclist hurt in collision
2011-12-30 / Community

By Carissa Marsh
cmarsh@theacorn.com

A Simi Valley motorcyclist was seriously injured Monday when another motorist failed to yield to the oncoming biker.

According to a police report, the Simi Valley Police Department received a 911 call at 2:43 p.m. Dec. 26 reporting a collision at Sycamore Drive and Heywood Street.

Lt. Blair Summey, supervisor of the department’s traffic unit, said a Kia Spectra making a left turn from southbound Sycamore Drive onto eastbound Heywood Street collided with a motorcycle traveling north on Sycamore.
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“The car turned in front of the motorcycle,” he said.

When officers arrived on the scene the rider of the motorcycle, 45-year-old Todd Harvey of Simi Valley, was unconscious and nonresponsive. Harvey was transported to Los Robles Hospital and Medical Center in Thousand Oaks for treatment of multiple injuries.

As of Tuesday morning, Harvey was in critical condition, Summey said.

After the crash, northbound Sycamore Drive was closed for about an hour.

The driver of the sedan, a 37-year-old Simi woman, was released and no charges have been filed against her.

“The driver is cooperating with the investigation. She’s upset; she’s concerned about the other person. She’s cooperating with police,” the lieutenant said.

Drugs or alcohol do not appear to be a factor in the collision, Summey said, and while detectives are continuing to investigate the accident to determine the final cause of the collision, it is believed that the driver of the sedan failed to yield the right of way to the oncoming motorcycle.

Running a red light? Speeding?

Get the facts straight...Obviously you werent there unlike my friend and I who were standing on the southwest corner of Heywood and Sycamore. Sorry but we've seen this guy racing around the streets more than once at high speeds. Its unfortunate, but hopefully he will learn a lesson from this.

No sympathy or No Facts wrote:

Motorcyclist hurt in collision
2011-12-30 / Community
By Carissa Marsh
cmarsh@theacorn.com
A Simi Valley motorcyclist was seriously injured Monday when another motorist failed to yield to the oncoming biker.
According to a police report, the Simi Valley Police Department received a 911 call at 2:43 p.m. Dec. 26 reporting a collision at Sycamore Drive and Heywood Street.
Lt. Blair Summey, supervisor of the department’s traffic unit, said a Kia Spectra making a left turn from southbound Sycamore Drive onto eastbound Heywood Street collided with a motorcycle traveling north on Sycamore.
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“The car turned in front of the motorcycle,” he said.
When officers arrived on the scene the rider of the motorcycle, 45-year-old Todd Harvey of Simi Valley, was unconscious and nonresponsive. Harvey was transported to Los Robles Hospital and Medical Center in Thousand Oaks for treatment of multiple injuries.
As of Tuesday morning, Harvey was in critical condition, Summey said.
After the crash, northbound Sycamore Drive was closed for about an hour.
The driver of the sedan, a 37-year-old Simi woman, was released and no charges have been filed against her.
“The driver is cooperating with the investigation. She’s upset; she’s concerned about the other person. She’s cooperating with police,” the lieutenant said.
Drugs or alcohol do not appear to be a factor in the collision, Summey said, and while detectives are continuing to investigate the accident to determine the final cause of the collision, it is believed that the driver of the sedan failed to yield the right of way to the oncoming motorcycle.
Running a red light? Speeding?

They really should do something about that intersection. With it being on the curve like that. Since my family has lived here, my brother and I have seen numerous accidents. People go too fast on the turn and realize too late that the traffic signal has turned red. I remember a few years back my brother was almost hit in the crosswalk coming home from the Sycamore BMX track.

You have absolutely no idea what you are talking about! I'm a family friend. I've been here with his family since the accident; being a part of this whole process. There were witnesses who saw the whole thing, including the investigation plus police report which states he was going the speed limit. I wish you wouldn't post something you know absolutely nothing about.

No sympathy wrote:

Really running a red light at 80+ on Sycamore and Heywood near the park and BMX track where kids are walking all the time....Some people bring misfortune upon themselves and shouldn't be riding motorcycles.

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You have absolutely no idea what you are talking about! I'm a family friend. I've been here with his family since the accident; being a part of this whole process. There were witnesses who saw the whole thing, including the investigation plus police report which states he was going the speed limit. I wish you wouldn't post something you know absolutely nothing about.
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THANK YOU for posting and supporting Todd and his family. I posted last night, but my reply to No Sympathy was deemed unfit for publication. MANY THANKS. GET WELL SOON TODD!!!

No sympathy wrote:

Really running a red light at 80+ on Sycamore and Heywood near the park and BMX track where kids are walking all the time....Some people bring misfortune upon themselves and shouldn't be riding motorcycles.

You have none of the facts correct. The sole cause of the accident is the driver. There was no red light nor speeding. You apparently speak without knowing any facts and are hurtful to those of us who love Todd. He was not speeding, he had the right of way and if you've seen the intersection you will see he was almost in the intersection when she turned. There are skid marks just prior to the cross walk. She should have seen him. His leathers were brightly colored as is his bike. She was not watching the road and his life and ours are forever changed. He was robbed!!

No sympathy wrote:

Get the facts straight...Obviously you werent there unlike my friend and I who were standing on the southwest corner of Heywood and Sycamore. Sorry but we've seen this guy racing around the streets more than once at high speeds. Its unfortunate, but hopefully he will learn a lesson from this.
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You are mistaken. He never rode on the streets of simi. Todd rode safely. ALWAYS!! Any if his friends that he rode with all say the same thing. You have no idea who he is and are mistaken. But You have alot of negative things to say but no facts. So you should just be quiet.