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During 2011’s “Love Ride,” a charity motorcycle ride in Southern California, talk show host Jay Leno narrowly avoided a motorcycle accident. A new video recently surfaced on TMZ.com shows how the accident happened. In the video, a white motorcycle riding next to Leno brakes suddenly, and a bike crashes into it from behind. Both parties… read more
Two motorcycles collided on Highway 135 near Crested Butte, killing one and injuring others. The two motorcycles – a Harley-Davidson and a chopper – were heading north when the chopper turned suddenly. It crashed into the Harley. Both motorcycles had passengers, and the accident threw all four people from the bikes. Ricky Miller, the chopper’s… read more
A motorcyclist in Boulder Canyon attempted an illegal maneuver that ended his ride in tragedy. The 29-year-old man from Westminster was riding east on Boulder Canyon Drive on Saturday, October 20. He attempted to pass four cars on the two-lane road while driving in a no-passing zone. When he tried to merge back into the… read more
Earlier this year, we wrote about how this year could become Nebraska’s worst year for motorcycle accidents. Further reports indicate it is the worst year since 1987, and experts are blaming unseasonably warm weather for the rise in crashes in multiple states. “The nicer it is, the more people are going to ride,” said Nebraska… read more
Police are still looking into a motorcycle accident that killed a Colorado Springs man earlier in October, but they are considering that alcohol, drugs and excessive speed may have played a role in the crash. Mark Alberts was riding his 2006 Yamaha south on I-25 near Monument on October 11. Authorities say he lost control… read more
Two people were sent to the hospital after a motorcycle accident threw them from a motorcycle. The accident occurred close to 9:20 pm on Monday, October 15. A male 25-year old was operating a 2009 Suzuki with a 21-year-old female passenger. They hit a center median on Horsetooth Road near Arctic Fox Drive. The driver… read more
Sarah Alleman, a 23-year-old art school grad, was visiting Grand Rapids, Michigan to participate in art event called No Artist Left Behind. She was crossing the street with her mother around 7 pm evening when a motorcyclist collided with her. Derek Hollis, a 30-year-old from Wyoming, was operating the motorcycle. Police say that Hollis was… read more
Michael Jakscht, a dump truck driver in Arizona, was convicted of killing four motorcyclists and injuring five others when he crashed into a group of bikers at a stoplight on March 25, 2010. On November 16, he will receive his sentencing. The Maricopa County Superior Court found him guilty of four counts of manslaughter, four… read more
Atlanta News, Weather, Traffic, and Sports | FOX 5 Devin Durden, a former tight end for the Air Force football team, died October 4 from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident. The accident occurred in Buford, Georgia. Durden, 21, was heading south on Georgia Highway 20 to meet a friend for lunch. An 18-year-old driver… read more
Rider’s Edge, the Harley-Davidson Academy of Motorcycling, recently celebrated a significant milestone: training 300,000 students on the basics of safe biking. The New Rider’s Course, which began in 2000, uses classroom instructions and hands-on training to educate new bikers on necessary skills. The Skilled Rider Course helps experienced riders hone their skills and brush up… read more
