Dr. Mark Posted March 26, 2010 Share Posted March 26, 2010 Absolutely horrible crash in Phoenix. Three riders killed, and several others in critical condition. A garbage truck ran down nine riders at a stoplight. They were waiting for the light to change. Seems the driver was "shuffling papers and not paying attention". Right. 20 bucks says the bastard was texting. Link to story Thoughts and prayers to the families and the injured. -Doc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricksza Posted March 26, 2010 Share Posted March 26, 2010 Absolutely horrible crash in Phoenix. Three riders killed, and several others in critical condition. A garbage truck ran down nine riders at a stoplight. They were waiting for the light to change. Seems the driver was "shuffling papers and not paying attention". Right. 20 bucks says the bastard was texting. Link to story Thoughts and prayers to the families and the injured. -Doc Our worst nightmare Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joehoward Posted March 26, 2010 Share Posted March 26, 2010 oh my... that is terrible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spirit_Rider Posted March 26, 2010 Share Posted March 26, 2010 (edited) In the pictures one bike looks like it might be a Chief, it is a chief fender at least. Do we have any members in that area? Go to photo 18 Edited March 26, 2010 by Spirit_Rider Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Mark Posted March 26, 2010 Author Share Posted March 26, 2010 In the pictures one bike looks like it might be a Chief, it is a chief fender at least. Do we have any members in that area? Go to photo 18 Oh jeez. That IS a Chief fender. And, yeah, we got a lot of members in the area. Oh, God, y'all. -Doc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vagabondjpm Posted March 26, 2010 Share Posted March 26, 2010 Looks like it might have been the fire fighter captain's bike who was in the crash; he is pictured on an Indian styled fender bike in the current video. What a shame, I hope we all remember to check our mirrors, even at a stop light. Ride safe, Vagabond Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stu Posted March 26, 2010 Share Posted March 26, 2010 Look at photo 2... I believe that is a drifter... still sad....very sad... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joescout Posted March 26, 2010 Share Posted March 26, 2010 Guy was probably on the cell phone. what a shame. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indian T Posted March 26, 2010 Share Posted March 26, 2010 This is sad news. Hopefully the injured will recover fully, and may the dead rest in peace. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiefBluSky Posted March 26, 2010 Share Posted March 26, 2010 Horrific scene. My heart goes out to the families of everyone injured and killed. May they rest in peace. I agree, probably a cell phone call / text involved. Truck driver claimed he was distracted with paperwork... My UPS driver training taught me to always have an exit in any situation. Never pull too closely to the vehicle in front of you. Watch your mirrors. Be prepared to get out of the way. I try to apply that when riding as well. Guess I'll be putting the big functional mirrors back on the blue chief and taking off the smaller ones that look cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosie Posted March 26, 2010 Share Posted March 26, 2010 Prayers sent for all involved. BTW, did I read the story right? It looks like the "riders got to close to the big rig"? Whiskey Tango Foxtrot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Mark Posted March 26, 2010 Author Share Posted March 26, 2010 Prayers sent for all involved. BTW, did I read the story right? It looks like the "riders got to close to the big rig"? Whiskey Tango Foxtrot Yeah, I hate when I get too close to people who come flying up behind me at stoplights... Idiot reporter. -Doc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
335 Posted March 26, 2010 Share Posted March 26, 2010 FENDER YES DOC, but look at the rear shock REALEY SUCKS! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosie Posted March 26, 2010 Share Posted March 26, 2010 Yeah, I hate when I get too close to people who come flying up behind me at stoplights... Idiot reporter. -Doc From the Department of Redundancy Department Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scalper38 Posted March 26, 2010 Share Posted March 26, 2010 Prayers sent for all involved. BTW, did I read the story right? It looks like the "riders got to close to the big rig"? Whiskey Tango Foxtrot Yeah but it doesn't just say it once: 1) "...when several motorcycles collided with a truck hauling garbage on the Carefree Highway..." and 2) "Salomon told The Associated Press the accident happened when the riders got too close to the big rig" but then goes on to quote him saying the opposite "It appears the garbage truck collided with the group of motorcyclists. There was fire involved. It's a horrific scene," Salomon said." F'n CBS. They can't report accurately on anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airpirate Posted March 26, 2010 Share Posted March 26, 2010 Prayers for a full recovery for the injured and may the God hold the dead in the palm of his hand. That bastard driving the truck wasn't driving, he was fucking around. I had the same thing happen to me about 20 years, fortunately I was in my car. I was stopped in traffic on the expressway (Chicago). This prick in a moving truck was on a cell phone and looking at the sign for upcomming bands at a local venue located off the side of the rode, nailed me at 60 miles an hour. I had no where to go as I had another car in stopped in front of me. Broken sternum, ribs, shoulder wrist, lacerated kidneys, brusied heart and brain stem. The car was an unrecognizable ball. Ever since I ALWAYS have an out in front of me and ALWAYS watch my rear when things are stopping Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maninbox Posted March 26, 2010 Share Posted March 26, 2010 I think Stu is correct about that fender being on a Drifter. Doesn't change anything. Just a horrible scene. Typical news reporting attitude "Group of biker got too near a truck..." Riders worst nightmare. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eraserhead Posted March 26, 2010 Share Posted March 26, 2010 Awful, just awful...God bless all involved..prayers for the souls of the departed and healing for those who are still hanging on... Tragedy doesn't even begin to describe it..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colo.gw Posted March 26, 2010 Share Posted March 26, 2010 thats not an accident. its murder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jglace Posted March 27, 2010 Share Posted March 27, 2010 Our prayers are with them! Jeff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hasbin Posted March 27, 2010 Share Posted March 27, 2010 Well, That news just topped-off a really fukd up day. I hope that those that survived heal quick & the family's of the unfortunate ones find peace. Getting hit from behind is the "only" way I haven't been hit on a scoot, I now always split a car @ lights & keep my eyes moving, I try "not" to be 1st at a light as you can get tagged from the rear & also by a car that has been hit and re-directed into you. Ride smart Brothers & Sisters Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildhorse Posted March 27, 2010 Share Posted March 27, 2010 Prayers for all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beebop Posted March 27, 2010 Share Posted March 27, 2010 ...... Ride smart Brothers & Sisters Amen Prayers up for those who were hit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maninbox Posted April 7, 2010 Share Posted April 7, 2010 This just in...... Phoenix truck driver in fatal crash arrested April 6, 2010 - 8:11pm PHOENIX (AP) - The driver of a dump truck that slammed into a group of motorcycles stopped at a red light in north Phoenix has been arrested and booked into jail on four counts of manslaughter. Phoenix police say 46-year-old Michael Jakscht was taken into custody Tuesday. He also faces five counts of aggravated assault and seven counts of endangerment. Police say initial toxicology tests show Jakscht had methamphetamine in his system March 25 when his truck rear-ended eight motorcycles, killing three men and one woman. Five other riders were injured, at least one severely. (Copyright 2010 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.) PHOENIX (AP) - The driver of a dump truck that slammed into a group of motorcycles stopped at a red light in north Phoenix has been arrested and booked into jail on four counts of manslaughter. Phoenix police say 46-year-old Michael Jakscht was taken into custody Tuesday. He also faces five counts of aggravated assault and seven counts of endangerment. Police say initial toxicology tests show Jakscht had methamphetamine in his system March 25 when his truck rear-ended eight motorcycles, killing three men and one woman. Five other riders were injured, at least one severely. (Copyright 2010 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.) I hope he gets the maximum sentence, whatever that is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micmac Posted April 7, 2010 Share Posted April 7, 2010 Shit, they was only bikers- prolly 30 days will do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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