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Beautiful day yesterday so Al and I got out the Harleys and they had the first big Harley ride of the year called the Polar Bear ride. . .. About a thousand bikes..
We got out to where Als kids and grandkids live in Cedar Fort and a gentleman with his mom on the back of his bike, went to pass another rider, going about 55 or 60, and clipped another bike.. Both bikes went end over end.. Holly, Als granddaughter just happened to be behind in her truck and called 911. She then went to her house and grabbed towels.. The operator told her to hold the guys head up a little with the towels behind his head.. TRIGGER..
Holly said the guys head was smashed flat and it tore half his face off. He muffled a few words and then spoke no more.. The *life flight* helicopter landed and they shut down the roads. We went to Als sons house and waited.. The heli never took off.
Later found out that the gent died and his mom is in critical condition.. Neither had on helmets... Al and I dont wear helmets.. Made me think twice.. No helmet law in Utah... Very very sad day.... just wanted to share..
We got out to where Als kids and grandkids live in Cedar Fort and a gentleman with his mom on the back of his bike, went to pass another rider, going about 55 or 60, and clipped another bike.. Both bikes went end over end.. Holly, Als granddaughter just happened to be behind in her truck and called 911. She then went to her house and grabbed towels.. The operator told her to hold the guys head up a little with the towels behind his head.. TRIGGER..
Holly said the guys head was smashed flat and it tore half his face off. He muffled a few words and then spoke no more.. The *life flight* helicopter landed and they shut down the roads. We went to Als sons house and waited.. The heli never took off.
Later found out that the gent died and his mom is in critical condition.. Neither had on helmets... Al and I dont wear helmets.. Made me think twice.. No helmet law in Utah... Very very sad day.... just wanted to share..
Are you laughing? Well don't I'm being serious!
I love you and your luck is rather like mine and honestly your grandbabies need you too much to induldge in being so stupid as to not protect your head on a bike.
Half the people we ride with wear helmet and half dont.. but it is really stupid to not wear one..
*pitches in for the Beast's Helmet fund ..... and takes another bite of SP's apple*
When hubby and I had our Harley, we practically wore full body armor.
Having worked in the ER for nearly 10 years, I have certainly seen my share of motor cycle tragedies. I cannot understand why it would law to have to wear a seatbelt in a car, but not a helmet on a bike.
Beastie, I am with Rainer..I will also buy you a helmet. I have seen what can happen if one isn't worn..and now so have you. Please be safe. xx