[.OrgOwner]

Even if you know the road you don't know what might be around the next corner.

KNOX COUNTY — One person was killed and a second injured in a motorcycle crash at 10:14 p.m., Wednesday on Ohio 95 in Wayne Township.

The 2003 Harley-Davidson Softail motorcycle was driven by Kevin L. Schirtzinger, 47, Marengo. The passenger, Andrea D. Gladman, 26, Cardington, was killed.
The Mount Gilead Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol reported the motorcycle was westbound on Ohio 95 when it struck a Black Angus heifer crossing the road. The motorcycle overturned ejecting both occupants.
Both Schirtzinger and Gladman were flown by medical helicopter to Grant Medical Center. Gladman did not survive her injuries and was pronounced dead at the hospital. Schirtzinger was treated and released, according to a hospital spokesman.
Neither victim was wearing a helmet.
The crash is still under investigation. The patrol was assisted at the scene by the Fredericktown Fire Department and Fredericktown Police Department.
It is not known how the animal got to be in the road.
“The fence was up in good condition. We don’t know how it got out,” said Trooper Todd Carpenter.
He said the heifer was injured, but still alive after the accident.

[.OrgOwner]

And to add to this we have a bear coming off second to a motorcycle.

Motorcycle crash kills bear

[dicknose]

I think the "neither victim was wearing a helmet" says a lot.

[MCR001]

you cant wear a helmet when you out riding a Harley POSING dont you understand.

[LoopyLee]

Originally Posted by .OrgOwner

Even if you know the road you don't know what might be around the next corner.

That was one thing SSB warned me about when I started riding to work out of town.. 'Dont get complacent just because you know the road, as one day there may be something stopped round the next bend' .. and guess what.. he was right.. one day on my way home I was taking a lovely sweeping left hander, normally taken at about 50-60mph, which tightened up as you went round it and there was a car pulling away from the verge, doing no speed at all.. I managed to slow my bike down without coming off as the car picked up speed and made it home safely..

[.OrgOwner]

If you watch the news at this time of year there are just so many motorcycle crashes, and the age bracket is more often than not the plus 35 age group. Disposable cash and a bit of mid life crisis, maybe the skills have faded or were never there to start with, they get on the new 600's and 1000's and get hurt. You have to think 2 steps ahead on the street.

[LoopyLee]

Originally Posted by .OrgOwner

You have to think 2 steps ahead on the street.

You're right.. its very dangerous out there and the unexpected has a habit of happening all too often..

But its not just limited to the street.. Unfortunately a guy was killed on a track day here a couple of days ago..

Three bike incident leaves one dead and two injured at Norfolk circuit
A BIKER attending a Hottrax trackday has died following a three-bike incident in a morning session.
The biker, who has yet to be named, was involved in a crash in the novice group. Police have confirmed that the accident happened at 9:45am. The two other riders involved in the crash were taken to hospital, one suffering neck injuries and the other suffering a broken arm.
The owners of the Snetterton circuit, MotorSport Vision, have said: "We regret to report that an accident took place this morning at the track. Despite receiving immediate medical care at the scene he sadly succumbed to his injuries. "The circumstances of the incident are currently being investigated and we are assisting with the relevant authorities. Everyone at MSV would like to extend their deepest condolences to the rider's family and friends." The company was not releasing any further information until next of kin were informed. Hottrax provide full instructions and a safety briefing to every rider who attends their trackdays.

and then we had this yesterday at Brands Hatch..

CRAIG JONES passed away at 00:32 on Monday, August 4th following his crash in the World Supersport race at Brands Hatch yesterday.
The 23-year-old succumbed to severe head injuries sustained as he fell from his Parkalgar Honda motorcycle at Clark Curve in the final third of the race.
Jones appeared to lose control of his Honda mid-way through the corner, as he fell from the bike he was clipped by Andrew Pitt on his Ten Kate Hannspree Honda who was just inches away as the pair battled for the lead with Jonathan Rea, the Aussie unable to avoid Jones during the fall.
Craig, 23, from Peterborough, originally from Northwich, was one of Britain's brightest hopes in World Championship motorcycle racing. In his career he won the 1996 British Junior Mini-Moto Championship, the 1997 British Senior Mini-Moto Championship, 2002 British Junior Superstock Championship and numerous race victories and awards. In 2005 he finished runner-up in the British Supersport Championship before moving to the World Superbike Championship for 2006. In 2007 he finished fifth in the World Supersport Championship. In 2008 he was a regular podium finisher and contender for race wins and amongst the favourites for the Championship title.

What we do is dangerous.. and we need to take every care we can to protect ourselves from harm, whilst still enjoying what we do