This made our local news and everyone turned their head looking at me as the new bike owner. I have NO desire to become a statistic and am posting this as a warning to others.
Ride Safe, use common sense, ride within your means, and if you want to speed, take it too the track.
They didn't state anything more than is listed here, more details may unfold.
http://www.ktvb.com/news/regional/T...571254.html?gallery=y&img=0&c=y#gallery-image
High-speed Crash Kills Motorcyclist Near Puyallup - KCPQ
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High-speed Crash Kills Motorcyclist Near Puyallup
The Washington State Patrol said a 24 year-old Puyallup man was killed during a high-speed collision.
PIERCE COUNTY—
The Washington State Patrol said a 24 year-old Puyallup man was killed during a high-speed motorcycle collision near Puyallup at around 12:15 p.m. Saturday.
Witnesses told investigating officers the motorcyclist was driving at speeds in excess of 100 mph before the crash happened.
The man was riding a 2009 Suzuki GSXR 1000 northbound on Hwy. 167 near 78th Ave E. when he struck a 1993 Chevrolet Lumina driven by a 28-year-old man. The impact was so hard that the front fork of the motorcycle broke off and became imbedded into the front of the Lumina.
The motorcyclist was ejected from the bike and was found more than 440 feet from the location of the impact. \Medical personnel pronounced the motorcyclist dead at the scene. The driver of the Lumina received minor injuries and was transported to Good Samaritan Hospital for treatment. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet and it is unknown at this time if alcohol or drugs were a factor.
Ride Safe, use common sense, ride within your means, and if you want to speed, take it too the track.
They didn't state anything more than is listed here, more details may unfold.
http://www.ktvb.com/news/regional/T...571254.html?gallery=y&img=0&c=y#gallery-image
High-speed Crash Kills Motorcyclist Near Puyallup - KCPQ
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High-speed Crash Kills Motorcyclist Near Puyallup
The Washington State Patrol said a 24 year-old Puyallup man was killed during a high-speed collision.
PIERCE COUNTY—
The Washington State Patrol said a 24 year-old Puyallup man was killed during a high-speed motorcycle collision near Puyallup at around 12:15 p.m. Saturday.
Witnesses told investigating officers the motorcyclist was driving at speeds in excess of 100 mph before the crash happened.
The man was riding a 2009 Suzuki GSXR 1000 northbound on Hwy. 167 near 78th Ave E. when he struck a 1993 Chevrolet Lumina driven by a 28-year-old man. The impact was so hard that the front fork of the motorcycle broke off and became imbedded into the front of the Lumina.
The motorcyclist was ejected from the bike and was found more than 440 feet from the location of the impact. \Medical personnel pronounced the motorcyclist dead at the scene. The driver of the Lumina received minor injuries and was transported to Good Samaritan Hospital for treatment. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet and it is unknown at this time if alcohol or drugs were a factor.
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