Once again, they are going down in bunches If this guy dies, this will be the 3rd rider this week. 4th in two weeks, 11 for the year around Vegas.
Interesting that the sportbike rider suffered only minor injuries wearing the proper protective headgear, versus the Harley rider. We just had one Harley go down three days ago riding two up, both died wearing a novelty helmet.
Motorcyclist Suffers Serious Injuries in Crash
Posted: Jun 04, 2010 11:31 AM PDT Updated: Jun 04, 2010 12:09 PM PDT
NORTH LAS VEGAS -- A man is clinging to life today after an accident involving two motorcycles on E. Craig near Interstate 15.
North Las Vegas police say the driver of a van was attempting to move into the lane of a motorcycle rider on a Harley Davidson. Police say that maneuver caused the motorcyclist to swerve into another lane in the path of another motorcyclist. Both riders lost control of their bikes.
The rider of the Honda was wearing protective gear and received some bumps and bruises. The rider of the Harley was wearing a novelty helmet and was rushed to UMC where he is undergoing emergency brain surgery.
"The reality is if you have a helmet and your head slides into the curb at 10 miles per hour at the end of the crash, you're going to be in much better shape then if you don't have a helmet on or one of these fake ones," said Sgt. Tim Bedwell, NLV Police Department.
Police say the driver of the van will likely be cited. So far this year, North Las Vegas has had four traffic deaths involving motorcycles.
Interesting that the sportbike rider suffered only minor injuries wearing the proper protective headgear, versus the Harley rider. We just had one Harley go down three days ago riding two up, both died wearing a novelty helmet.
Motorcyclist Suffers Serious Injuries in Crash
Posted: Jun 04, 2010 11:31 AM PDT Updated: Jun 04, 2010 12:09 PM PDT
NORTH LAS VEGAS -- A man is clinging to life today after an accident involving two motorcycles on E. Craig near Interstate 15.
North Las Vegas police say the driver of a van was attempting to move into the lane of a motorcycle rider on a Harley Davidson. Police say that maneuver caused the motorcyclist to swerve into another lane in the path of another motorcyclist. Both riders lost control of their bikes.
The rider of the Honda was wearing protective gear and received some bumps and bruises. The rider of the Harley was wearing a novelty helmet and was rushed to UMC where he is undergoing emergency brain surgery.
"The reality is if you have a helmet and your head slides into the curb at 10 miles per hour at the end of the crash, you're going to be in much better shape then if you don't have a helmet on or one of these fake ones," said Sgt. Tim Bedwell, NLV Police Department.
Police say the driver of the van will likely be cited. So far this year, North Las Vegas has had four traffic deaths involving motorcycles.