5 Motorcyclists killed

MILK · 11-14-2010, 10:53 AM

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Driver sought in motorcycle crashes that killed 5
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OCOTILLO, Calif. – Authorities were looking for the driver of a car that tried to pass a group of motorcycles and caused another car to lose control on a desert highway, triggering a crash that killed five people and injured six others, officials said.

Seven motorcyclists — members of a club celebrating its 10th anniversary — were ensnared in the collision on two-lane Route 98 near Ocotillo, a few miles north of the Mexico border and 80 miles east of San Diego.

Two men and two women motorcyclists died at the scene Saturday before paramedics arrived, Imperial County Fire Department Capt. Peter Stanton told The Associated Press. One passenger from a car was also killed.

The crash occurred shortly before 1 p.m. as an eastbound gold Honda Accord went into the oncoming lane to pass about a dozen motorcycles, some of them carrying two people, authorities said. That maneuver forced a westbound Dodge Avenger sedan to swerve on to the sandy shoulder to avoid a head-on collision.

Stanton said at that point the westbound car veered back across the road and into the cyclists.

"He lost control and then his vehicle just drove into the group of motorcycles," he said.

The Honda making the pass that triggered the accident was not damaged and did not stop.

"They're looking for that car and the driver," Stanton said. "He didn't stop, he kept going, he fled the scene."

Officials said the driver was a man in a baseball cap.

Two of the dead were a married couple riding the same bike and all four were part of the Saddle Tramps, a San Diego County club celebrating its anniversary with a ride across the desert, California Highway Patrol Officer Deann Goudie told several media outlets.

She said the group had met for breakfast in their hometown of Lakeside before leaving on the trip.

Five people from motorcycles and one from the car were injured, Stanton said. Several motorcycles toward the back of the pack were able to avoid the accident.

Two helicopters landed on the highway to airlift two male patients to San Diego-area hospitals, and four ambulances took patients to local hospitals in Brawley and El Centro, authorities said.

The identities of the dead and injured were not released.

Despite being just two lanes, the highway is heavily traveled as a link between Interstate 8 and Mexicali, Mexico.

pauldun170 · 11-14-2010, 12:05 PM

The person in the Accord tried to pass a bunch of Harley posers (all in matching robble robble gear) and misjudged the how much space they had to make the maneuver.

All they knew was that the other car hit the dirt and kicked up dust. Probably too scared to stop out of fear that the robble robble would robble him. Might not even know about the deaths.

The folks in the Avenger were probably unaware of how crappy their car was.

derf · 11-14-2010, 12:07 PM

Honda accord was being used to smuggle drugs and was in a hurry?

Captain Morgan · 11-14-2010, 12:26 PM

Good grief. No matter what, we always have to watch out for idiots. I'd like to know what the whole story is, though. Were the bikers playing games with the Honda, causing him to just decide to pass, or was the Honda just flying down the road? Did the bikers speed up when the Honda tried to pass?

Mikey · 11-14-2010, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by pauldun170

The person in the Accord tried to pass a bunch of Harley posers (all in matching robble robble gear) and misjudged the how much space they had to make the maneuver.

All they knew was that the other car hit the dirt and kicked up dust. Probably too scared to stop out of fear that the robble robble would robble him. Might not even know about the deaths.

The folks in the Avenger were probably unaware of how crappy their car was.

Not possible. If you spent more than fifteen seconds in an Avenger, you know how crappy the car is.

smileyman · 11-14-2010, 12:59 PM

Maybe we could learn from this sensless tragedy...Maybe proper following distances, staggered formations, maybe even riding fast enough Honda Accord drivers dont get bored and try a suicide pass?

Homeslice · 11-14-2010, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Mikey

Not possible. If you spent more than fifteen seconds in an Avenger, you know how crappy the car is.

Truth. Probably 60-70% of its sales are to rental fleets. Dodge = cheapest interiors of any brand.

Dave · 11-14-2010, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Mikey

Not possible. If you spent more than fifteen seconds in an Avenger, you know how crappy the car is.

Or a 2 gen eclipse since its the same car. Man legs need not apply

Quote:

Originally Posted by Homeslice

Truth. Probably 60-70% of its sales are to rental fleets. Dodge = cheapest interiors of any brand.

Avenger = mitsubishi

Homeslice · 11-14-2010, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by MILK

Several motorcycles toward the back of the pack were able to avoid the accident.
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Seems odd to me. Seems like the riders at the back of the pack would have been the ones to get hit.

Trip · 11-14-2010, 01:24 PM

If these robblers are anything like the robble parades around here, they like to snarl traffic. The civic driver was probably extremely pissed being behind the pirates and tried a stupid pass after developing serious road rage.

I hate group rides, especially long convoys of slow idiot harley riders.

11-14-2010, 10:53 AM	#1
MILK The cows want you dead. Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 2,087	5 Motorcyclists killed Repost? I know what I thought when I read it, you? http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20101114/...l2ZXJzb3VnaHQ- Driver sought in motorcycle crashes that killed 5 Buzz up!41 votes Share retweet EmailPrint..– Sun Nov 14, 5:04 am ET OCOTILLO, Calif. – Authorities were looking for the driver of a car that tried to pass a group of motorcycles and caused another car to lose control on a desert highway, triggering a crash that killed five people and injured six others, officials said. Seven motorcyclists — members of a club celebrating its 10th anniversary — were ensnared in the collision on two-lane Route 98 near Ocotillo, a few miles north of the Mexico border and 80 miles east of San Diego. Two men and two women motorcyclists died at the scene Saturday before paramedics arrived, Imperial County Fire Department Capt. Peter Stanton told The Associated Press. One passenger from a car was also killed. The crash occurred shortly before 1 p.m. as an eastbound gold Honda Accord went into the oncoming lane to pass about a dozen motorcycles, some of them carrying two people, authorities said. That maneuver forced a westbound Dodge Avenger sedan to swerve on to the sandy shoulder to avoid a head-on collision. Stanton said at that point the westbound car veered back across the road and into the cyclists. "He lost control and then his vehicle just drove into the group of motorcycles," he said. The Honda making the pass that triggered the accident was not damaged and did not stop. "They're looking for that car and the driver," Stanton said. "He didn't stop, he kept going, he fled the scene." Officials said the driver was a man in a baseball cap. Two of the dead were a married couple riding the same bike and all four were part of the Saddle Tramps, a San Diego County club celebrating its anniversary with a ride across the desert, California Highway Patrol Officer Deann Goudie told several media outlets. She said the group had met for breakfast in their hometown of Lakeside before leaving on the trip. Five people from motorcycles and one from the car were injured, Stanton said. Several motorcycles toward the back of the pack were able to avoid the accident. Two helicopters landed on the highway to airlift two male patients to San Diego-area hospitals, and four ambulances took patients to local hospitals in Brawley and El Centro, authorities said. The identities of the dead and injured were not released. Despite being just two lanes, the highway is heavily traveled as a link between Interstate 8 and Mexicali, Mexico.

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derf token jewboy Join Date: Nov 2008 Moto: CBR 900, KLR ugly ass duckling, Gas Man Posts: 10,799	Honda accord was being used to smuggle drugs and was in a hurry? __________________

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smileyman White Trash Hero Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: NW Arkansas Moto: Buell 1125R Porco Rosso Edition Posts: 4,895	Maybe we could learn from this sensless tragedy...Maybe proper following distances, staggered formations, maybe even riding fast enough Honda Accord drivers dont get bored and try a suicide pass? __________________ Arkriders.com To be the best you must first be willing to risk the worst!

11-14-2010, 12:26 PM	#4
Captain Morgan Let's do another U-turn Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Indiana Moto: 2009 V-Strom Posts: 3,816	Good grief. No matter what, we always have to watch out for idiots. I'd like to know what the whole story is, though. Were the bikers playing games with the Honda, causing him to just decide to pass, or was the Honda just flying down the road? Did the bikers speed up when the Honda tried to pass?