Tartan Terror Posted August 4, 2008 #1 Posted August 4, 2008 Yesterday our LI Red Knights Chapter NY25 went over to Connecticut to attend the RK CT4 Annual charity Ride for the Childrens Burn Center. Well organized and was a great ride with GREAT attendance. Only problem with the run was that an Officer who was helping with the escort was hit as he was moving forward in the line to position himself for his next stop point. A girl in a Toyota thought she could make a small gap that wasnt even there just as the Officer reached that point. I have no more of a report but will post it when I have more but the Officer was laying on his back in the road as several a bikers stopped as other officers as well. EMS responded. The ride continued as it was too dangerous for it all to stop. Please pray for the Officer. I cant tell you which department he is from as there were several agencies there and we werent told. Other than that mishap the ride was excellent and would do it again in heartbeat.
Squidley Posted August 4, 2008 #2 Posted August 4, 2008 It seems like we are hearing too much of this. I hate to start a rant but perhaps it's time for us to demand more of our lawmakers in training new car drivers on Motorcycles. I'm really getting tired of hearing about children that have no business driving killing us. I hope the rider heals quick without issues.
Condor Posted August 4, 2008 #4 Posted August 4, 2008 It seems like we are hearing too much of this. I hate to start a rant but perhaps it's time for us to demand more of our lawmakers in training new car drivers on Motorcycles. I'm really getting tired of hearing about children that have no business driving killing us. I hope the rider heals quick without issues. I agree Brad. With the price of fuel getting higher there are a lot more motorcycles on the road, and it's only gonna get worse. Unless a miracle occurs, and the prices fall back down to $1.50-$2.00 bucks per, 2 wheel transportation is going to be a very big part of our lifestyles in the future.
BoomerCPO Posted August 4, 2008 #5 Posted August 4, 2008 I'm going to check with several friends of mine who are also Connecticut State Police Motorcycle Officers. If I can find out the Officer's name and Agency I will post the info here so folks can send him Get Well Cards. The LEO's here in Connecticut go above and beyond in supporting/escorting our Patriot Guard Missions! Regards and respect to all..........Boomer
Tartan Terror Posted August 4, 2008 Author #6 Posted August 4, 2008 I'm going to check with several friends of mine who are also Connecticut State Police Motorcycle Officers. If I can find out the Officer's name and Agency I will post the info here so folks can send him Get Well Cards. The LEO's here in Connecticut go above and beyond in supporting/escorting our Patriot Guard Missions! Regards and respect to all..........Boomer I agree with you Boomer. I looked for Ventures yesterday but only saw one other and it was a 99. I think he is a member of CT4 RK.
BoomerCPO Posted August 4, 2008 #7 Posted August 4, 2008 I agree with you Boomer. I looked for Ventures yesterday but only saw one other and it was a 99. I think he is a member of CT4 RK. All I have found out so far.... with just a few phone calls..... is that it was not a Connecticut State Police Motor Officer who was hurt. I'm putting out feelers and will keep snooping on this......... Regards...........Boomer
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