Another Loss
Friday, July 23rd, 2010This morning brought the news of yet another motorcycle fatality on the streets of Indianapolis. This one happened on the South Side and the motorcyclist was riding with two others and were reportedly running a high rate of speed in what was reported as a 45 mph zone. The motorcycle went into a high speed wobble and hit a utility pole on the side of the road. This occurred at 1:00 am. Was alcohol involved? Information is not available yet to answer that.
That is one of the questions in my mind each and every time I hear about another motorcycle fatality. Very often the next question that I would like answered is “Was the rider professionally trained or self taught?” “What was the rider’s experience level?” “What actions could have prevented this tragedy?” I believe that there is a quick fix to all single vehicle accidents, motorcycle or automobile. Training and responsibility.
Have you taken the motorcycle safety course? Do a quick search online and find your nearest safety program and get signed up today. Do yourself and those that love you a favor and live to ride another day as my friend Tom Lowdermilk from SideStand Up would say.
