Couple killed in motorcycle crash in southeastern Minnesota ide...

Was it dark out? Helmets? Rush hour? This article doesn't tell enough.

In yesterdays article they said the time was 11am. Not sure about anything else?

jct wrote:

Was it dark out? Helmets? Rush hour? This article doesn't tell enough.

What color were the driver's eyes?

jct wrote:

Was it dark out? Helmets? Rush hour? This article doesn't tell enough.

Well considering it was Sunday - my guess is it wasn't rush hour - why are helmets an issue - they rear ended a mini van - helmets wouldn't have saved their life either way - let me guess you don't ride and are just morbid

sporty wrote:

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Well considering it was Sunday - my guess is it wasn't rush hour - why are helmets an issue - they rear ended a mini van - helmets wouldn't have saved their life either way - let me guess you don't ride and are just morbid

My guess would be that you don't ride either, seeing as though you assume a fatality just because a bike rear-ended a minivan. Let me guess, you just started riding this year, and you're an expert on car-bike collisions.

Yes they did have helmets on! I was there and saw it. The traffic wasn't heavy at all. I have a bike of my own and that really was something else to see. My heart goes out to there families.

Start paying attention to the ages of the fatalities. They are nearly always older. I don't think grandpa should be riding anymore. Sad but true

the_ripper wrote:

Start paying attention to the ages of the fatalities. They are nearly always older. I don't think grandpa should be riding anymore. Sad but true

They were 54 and 63. Give me a break. You and I don't know the circumstances, but he was probably a safer driver than most. I hope someone reminds you at 63, to go sit in the house, you're too old to drive.

according to mcn, 70% of helmeted riders still suffer head injuries during mc accidents. When anybody rear ends someone else, in any type of vehicle, it is lack of control/attention on the the offending vehicle's part. It is a sad story and my heart goes out to the family. Pilots of all motor vehicles must remain attentive, in control and work on their skill sets, because this does happen in a blink of an eye, literally.

sporty wrote:

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Well considering it was Sunday - my guess is it wasn't rush hour - why are helmets an issue - they rear ended a mini van - helmets wouldn't have saved their life either way - let me guess you don't ride and are just morbid

Morbid? I was just asking for details, which were lacking in the article. Trying to understand why this fender bender accident occurred. Yes, a fender bender--had it been two similar vehicles.

Did I say helmets save lives? No, just asked if they were wearing them. Maybe the sun glarred on his face mask!!

Motocycles are dangerous, that is the lure for many ...

jct wrote:

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Morbid? I was just asking for details, which were lacking in the article. Trying to understand why this fender bender accident occurred. Yes, a fender bender--had it been two similar vehicles.
Did I say helmets save lives? No, just asked if they were wearing them. Maybe the sun glarred on his face mask!!
Motocycles are dangerous, that is the lure for many ...

No, they really ride them for enjoyment. 10 bucks of gas, a burger overlooking the river watching the birds migrate and the leaves change. it is agreat afternoon.

rube2 wrote:

<quoted text>No, they really ride them for enjoyment. 10 bucks of gas, a burger overlooking the river watching the birds migrate and the leaves change. it is agreat afternoon.

Convertible?

jct wrote:

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Convertible?

Convertibles are fun, too. don't expect to get 47 mpg like on do on my roadking, though, from many convertibles.

I see way more young riders doing dangerous things than I see the more "mature" drivers doing. As to cycles being dangerous...so is crossing the street these days. As to helmets...it's a personal choice, and should remain so. Helmets DO NOT stop riders from getting ionjured. In fact, I know of a rider who was in an accident where the helmet itself caused his death.