Getting to be a regular occurrence around Houston

lw · 05-17-2011, 05:43 AM

Third or fourth incident of motorcyclist killed by dumb driver in the last 2 weeks. A week ago two riders of a group were killed when an oncoming pickup truck turned left in front of them. now this one. Ride like they are trying to kill you. It just might keep you alive.

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A motorcyclist died when he collided with the a pickup in northwest Harris County late last night.

Joshua F. McLendon died in the wreck, which occurred at 5200 Louetta about 11:30 p.m. Monday, according to the Harris county Sheriff's office.

Deputies said McLendon was rushed to Memorial Hermann hospital, where he later died.

No other injuries were reported.

Deputies said McLendon was riding a motorcycle westbound in the outside lane on Louetta when the driver of a GMC pickup, which was traveling westbound on Louetta in the inside lane, on made an unsafe lane change. McLendon tried to stop and put the motorcycle on its side to avoid hitting the truck, but collided with the truck's rear tire.

Read more: http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/...#ixzz1MbZ90vCN

cajun2wheels · 05-17-2011, 09:10 AM

I use to live in Houston and I don't miss riding there at all.When I was there I noticed a lot of accidents involving riders getting hit from behind while stopped at a traffic light. Alcohol was usually involved.

**ringadingh** · 05-17-2011, 11:53 AM

Bike accidents seem to be very popular this season.

ezmoney · 05-30-2011, 08:35 PM

I have ridden all over the south and my trip to Houston in April 2011 was one of the most frightening experience of my life.

lw · 05-30-2011, 09:18 PM

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Originally Posted by ezmoney,formally gopjohnny

I have ridden all over the south and my trip to Houston in April 2011 was one of the most frightening experience of my life.

sucks to have 4 million neighbors, most of which want to be on the freeways with you at all hours of the day and night in spite of the fact that not 10% of them can drive worth a damn. That is one reason that when I retire it wont be here where I grew up. Too many Kamikazi Cagers.

AlabamaNomadRider · 05-31-2011, 03:43 AM

We as riders have got to be vigilant at all times. I have been fortunate and hope it remains that way.

**ringadingh** · 05-31-2011, 07:35 AM

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Originally Posted by ezmoney,formally gopjohnny

I have ridden all over the south and my trip to Houston in April 2011 was one of the most frightening experience of my life.

Try riding through Toronto area traffic, they claim its the absolute worst in North America the last few years.

05-17-2011, 05:43 AM	#1
lw Sr. Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Pasadena, Texas Posts: 2,117	Getting to be a regular occurrence around Houston Third or fourth incident of motorcyclist killed by dumb driver in the last 2 weeks. A week ago two riders of a group were killed when an oncoming pickup truck turned left in front of them. now this one. Ride like they are trying to kill you. It just might keep you alive. __________________________________________________ _____ A motorcyclist died when he collided with the a pickup in northwest Harris County late last night. Joshua F. McLendon died in the wreck, which occurred at 5200 Louetta about 11:30 p.m. Monday, according to the Harris county Sheriff's office. Deputies said McLendon was rushed to Memorial Hermann hospital, where he later died. No other injuries were reported. Deputies said McLendon was riding a motorcycle westbound in the outside lane on Louetta when the driver of a GMC pickup, which was traveling westbound on Louetta in the inside lane, on made an unsafe lane change. McLendon tried to stop and put the motorcycle on its side to avoid hitting the truck, but collided with the truck's rear tire. Read more: http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/...#ixzz1MbZ90vCN Login or Register to Remove Ads
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05-17-2011, 09:10 AM	#2
cajun2wheels Advanced Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Alexandria La. Posts: 636	Getting to be a regular occurrence around Houston I use to live in Houston and I don't miss riding there at all.When I was there I noticed a lot of accidents involving riders getting hit from behind while stopped at a traffic light. Alcohol was usually involved. __________________
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05-17-2011, 11:53 AM	#3
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	Getting to be a regular occurrence around Houston Bike accidents seem to be very popular this season. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
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05-30-2011, 08:35 PM	#4
ezmoney Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Moulton, Alabama Posts: 77	Getting to be a regular occurrence around Houston I have ridden all over the south and my trip to Houston in April 2011 was one of the most frightening experience of my life.
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05-31-2011, 03:43 AM	#6
AlabamaNomadRider Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Boaz, Alabama Posts: 13,742	Getting to be a regular occurrence around Houston We as riders have got to be vigilant at all times. I have been fortunate and hope it remains that way. __________________ Gene Cross, Jr. Boaz, Alabama KawaNOW/VBA #1181
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