Bad Weekend in NW Arkansas

**BudMan** · 04-05-2010, 11:38 AM

My wife's friend who lost her husband to brain cancer last month
has suffered another loss. Her nephew and his wife were killed Saturday near Winslow.

WINSLOW, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas State Police say a husband and wife were killed when their motorcycles were struck by a truck that crossed the center line.

Authorities say the wreck happened early Saturday evening near Winslow in Washington County. Killed were 32-year-old James Swearingen and 41-year-old Lori Swearingen of Gentry.

A police report says the pair was traveling north on U.S. Highway 71 when a Dodge truck crossed the center line and hit them. Three other motorcyclists who were traveling with them were also hurt.

Then Sunday a few miles north in Fayetteville a motorcyclist was killed when a woman ran a stop sign and struck him in the intersection. He was transported to the hospital where he died a short time later.

**Cajunrider** · 04-05-2010, 12:44 PM

I'm sorry to hear all of this Dave. I've only been riding a couple of years but I've observed more stupid people in those 2 years than in my lifetime. Talking and texting on their cellphones, putting on makeup, reading a magazine, etc. Just yesterday, about 1/4 mile from my home, a woman crossed over the center enough to result in my moving all the way over to the right side of my lane. I'd have loved to have had a handfull of rocks to get her attention. More motorcyclists are killed because of this insanity. I think some of the worst drivers down here are school bus drivers. No consideration for others at all. They will pull out right in front of you in an intersection and roll about 50 feet before stopping to let kids off. I was following one full of kids on LA-20 a couple of months ago and had to get up to 70 mph to get around the woman. They're always in a big hurry. Oh well, again I'm sorry for your wife's friend's loss. She has to be devastated with the things that have been happening to the ones she loves. Take care.

Yellow Jacket · 04-05-2010, 04:24 PM

Truly sorry to hear this Dave. Prayers out to the families and friends of all involved.

phred · 04-05-2010, 08:33 PM

I'm sorry to hear of her losses. Everyone be careful out there.

ells · 04-05-2010, 09:04 PM

Dave, Sorry to hear of these losses. Strength to all those affected and vigilance ever to all of us.

**ringadingh** · 04-05-2010, 09:05 PM

Always be cautious on the bike, especially at this time of year, cars don't seem to notice bikes as much and especially early in the season.

04-05-2010, 11:38 AM	#1
BudMan Join Date: May 2009 Location: Greenwood, Ark. Posts: 4,736	Bad Weekend in NW Arkansas My wife's friend who lost her husband to brain cancer last month has suffered another loss. Her nephew and his wife were killed Saturday near Winslow. WINSLOW, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas State Police say a husband and wife were killed when their motorcycles were struck by a truck that crossed the center line. Authorities say the wreck happened early Saturday evening near Winslow in Washington County. Killed were 32-year-old James Swearingen and 41-year-old Lori Swearingen of Gentry. A police report says the pair was traveling north on U.S. Highway 71 when a Dodge truck crossed the center line and hit them. Three other motorcyclists who were traveling with them were also hurt. Then Sunday a few miles north in Fayetteville a motorcyclist was killed when a woman ran a stop sign and struck him in the intersection. He was transported to the hospital where he died a short time later. __________________ Dave Jesse 2012 1700 Gray/Black Voyager 2006 1600 Nomad Green/Silver Sold VBA #1108 2010- Eureka Springs - Antlers - 2011- Maggie Valley - Antlers 2012- Margaritaville Ride - Van Buren - Antlers - 2013- Estes Park - Antlers 2014- Mountain View - Antlers - 2015- Eureka Springs - Antlers 2016- Salem - Antlers - 2017- Eureka Springs - Lake George - Antlers - 2018- Custer - Antlers Login or Register to Remove Ads
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04-05-2010, 12:44 PM	#2
Cajunrider Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: (SE Louisiana) Posts: 8,340	Bad Weekend in NW Arkansas I'm sorry to hear all of this Dave. I've only been riding a couple of years but I've observed more stupid people in those 2 years than in my lifetime. Talking and texting on their cellphones, putting on makeup, reading a magazine, etc. Just yesterday, about 1/4 mile from my home, a woman crossed over the center enough to result in my moving all the way over to the right side of my lane. I'd have loved to have had a handfull of rocks to get her attention. More motorcyclists are killed because of this insanity. I think some of the worst drivers down here are school bus drivers. No consideration for others at all. They will pull out right in front of you in an intersection and roll about 50 feet before stopping to let kids off. I was following one full of kids on LA-20 a couple of months ago and had to get up to 70 mph to get around the woman. They're always in a big hurry. Oh well, again I'm sorry for your wife's friend's loss. She has to be devastated with the things that have been happening to the ones she loves. Take care. __________________ 2016 Electra Glide Ultra Limited CVO Palladium Silver / Phantom Blue 110 cu in SE 2012 Electra Glide Ultra Limited (Traded 6/22/16) Tequila Sunrise / HD Orange Vance & Hines true dual headers Rinehart 4" slip ons Screamin Eagle Super Tuner Screamin Eagle Stage 1 intake Dyno tuned H.O.G.# 4514015 2007 Nomad 1600 (Traded 6/23/12) VBA #482
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04-05-2010, 04:24 PM	#3
Yellow Jacket Top Contributor Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Fayetteville, Georgia Posts: 5,792	Bad Weekend in NW Arkansas Truly sorry to hear this Dave. Prayers out to the families and friends of all involved. __________________ Bob KawaNOW/VBA 210 Green/Silver 2006 Patriot Guard Riders 2009
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04-05-2010, 08:33 PM	#4
phred Advanced Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Upstate S.C. Posts: 567	Bad Weekend in NW Arkansas I'm sorry to hear of her losses. Everyone be careful out there.
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04-05-2010, 09:04 PM	#5
ells Sr. Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Boulder County, Colorado Posts: 2,014	Bad Weekend in NW Arkansas Dave, Sorry to hear of these losses. Strength to all those affected and vigilance ever to all of us. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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04-05-2010, 09:05 PM	#6
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	Bad Weekend in NW Arkansas Always be cautious on the bike, especially at this time of year, cars don't seem to notice bikes as much and especially early in the season. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
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