Earlier this month, we blogged about a former New Jersey police officer who, after a few drinks, crashed into a group of motorcyclists and killed two of them. The bikers were members of club for recovering addicts and alcoholics. The jury reached a verdict on December 11. John P Heaney III was found guilty of… read more
With 2013 still weeks away, safety officials in Tennessee said that fatal motorcycle accidents for 2012 have already surpassed 2011’s numbers. The Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security said that 133 residents have died in motorcycle accidents as of December 13. In 2011, 114 people died in motorcycle crashes. Kara Macek, communications manager for… read more
The nation is still in shock over the ghastly massacre in Newtown, CT that killed 26 people, most of them children. To offer support, one man is planning an impressive journey: a motorcycle ride from Warner Robins – just south of Macon, GA – up to Newtown. Depending on the route he takes, it could… read more
Most motorcycle riders in Colorado store their bikes for the winter. The frigid temperatures and slick roads are not the best conditions for riding. Still, some diehards keep their bikes active 12 months a year. Here are some tips to keep you and your bike safe this winter. Assess the conditions. Dry roads on a… read more
In 2008, more Marines died in motorcycle accidents than the Iraq war. This startling statistic shows how motorcycle accidents disproportionately affect the motorcycle community. After seeing the 2008 figures for military deaths in bike crashes, the Department of Defense responded by forcing service men and women who bought motorcycles to take rider safety classes. “Understanding… read more
On December 11, Gov. John Hickenlooper signed Amendment 64 into law, legalizing marijuana for recreational use in Colorado. Adults 21 and older can possess six plants or one ounce of the drug. Residents cannot use it in public or sell it, and they cannot operate motor vehicles – including motorcycles – while under the influence… read more
The sense of community that unites bikers often leads to impressive, charitable actions. The River Riders Motorcycle Club in Arizona displayed this spirit by participating in a massive toy donation event for families in need. At least 800 bikers showed up for The River Riders Motorcycle Club’s 29th Annual Toy Run in Lake Havasu, Arizona… read more
A former police officer is currently on trial in Maine for charges related to crashing into a group of motorcyclists and killing two of them. The bikers were members of the Last Chance Motorcycle Club, a biker group for recovering addicts and alcoholics. The former officer may have been drunk at the time of the… read more
When a man died in a motorcycle accident, a state trooper decided to take advantage of the situation by stealing from the dead victim, according to police charges. John Scalesse, 49, crashed his motorcycle into the back of a tractor trailer in September and died from his injuries. Afterwards, his family reported that there were… read more
A recently released government report says that the average fatal motorcycle accident costs $1.2 million, and all the motorcycle crashes in 2010 totaled $16 billion. The United States Government Accountability Office wrote the report and arrived at the $16 billion figure by tallying nine different expenses: Medical bills Emergency services Lost wages Lost household productivity… read more
