2 bikers died in accidents today in Ontario

[XV1100SE]

http://www.cp24.com/news/motorcyclist-dies-following-collision-in-peterborough-1.1813405 - ran into the back of a car.

 

Just heard of another death in Etobicoke - 30 year old. News just showed pictures of the scene. I'd guess that the SUV turned in front of him and he hit the front of the SUV. Reports are that he was thrown about 90'.

 

Mentioning these accidents to raise awareness. Drivers still aren't seeing bikes so be VERY careful out there.

 

My thoughts for the families of the two riders that passed away today.

 

One other comment... when Nancy and I went out for a coffee tonight (was still daylight) two sport bikes heading towards us passed a car but were still in the car's lane. When they went past the car they were between the car and an SUV heading in the other way. The car had to move to the right or both of them would have been involved in a head on collision. IDIOTS !!!!!

[Black wing]

friggin hell, harsh start to a season. eyes open and always be ready on that brake lever guys. we arent going to be mourning for any VR guys this season

[paysaw]

This is sad. We always have to be the better and more alert persons on the road.It goes with the territory.

[b2dad]

We witnessed the aftermath of an accident here last Sunday night. Saw the SUV first...whole left side dented up...and then saw a twisted mass of metal in the middle of the road...only recognized the bike tire. No, the rider didn't make it...Police estimated he was doing 120 mph when he hit the SUV that pulled out in front of him...Driver of SUV was legally drunk.

 

Two wrongs did not make a right.

 

Please don't drink and drive...Please don't speed...DO keep your eyes open for the other driver.

[djh3]

You folks up north where bikes get stored in the winter I think have a bit more to worry. Cagers dont se bikes for 4 or 5 months and forget about them I think. At least here in Fla we are out all the time. Dont always help but They may be a little more aware fo them. Well when they put down the latte, cell phone etc anyways.