Rider down (sort of)

cactusjack · 10-06-2008, 04:43 PM

D'oh! I hate when this happens!

Moped-riding man runs into light rail crossing arm
by Clarissa Dodge - Oct. 6, 2008 12:30 PM
The Arizona Republic

A man on a moped ran into an activated Metro Light Rail system crossing arm as it was being tested at about 1 a.m. Monday, according to Tempe police.

The man was going eastbound on University Drive when he failed to stop at the arm that was in the down position with flashing lights, according to police.

The man fell off the motorcycle and sustained non-life threatening injuries. Alcohol is considered to be a factor and the incident is still under investigation, police said.

A spokeswoman with Metro advises people to obey all traffic signals, use crosswalks properly and stay off the tracks.

"We have been working diligently to share safety tips with the Valley," Hillary Fosse, a spokeswoman with the Metro Light Rail, said.

Testing on the light rail and equipment will continue extensively throughout November and December, Foose said.

Metro is expected to open at the end of December.

audiogooroo · 10-06-2008, 05:21 PM

I'm sorry he got hurt, but it's hard not to snicker.

It just sounds like a scene from one of the National Lampoon Vacation movies.

gghost · 10-06-2008, 07:58 PM

Or Charlie Chaplin

cactusjack · 10-06-2008, 08:08 PM

They are in the process of building our first light-rail line, and it's pretty much complete. They are just testing the line, coordinating the signals, etc. The line crosses University Ave on the ASU campus, so it's probably a safe assumption this was a student riding back to his dorm room on his moped, had a few too many and got surprised by a crossing arm.

chainsaw · 10-06-2008, 10:27 PM

More like the Three Stooges.

rksaw · 10-06-2008, 10:54 PM

Dumb and Dumber

**Idaho** · 10-09-2008, 09:19 PM

I can almost "see" that in my minds eye. Clotheslined off a moped. Oookay.

**Top Cat** · 10-14-2008, 04:15 PM

Alcohol is considered to be a factor

Just another example of mixing alcohol and motorcycles ::)

10-06-2008, 04:43 PM	#1
cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	Rider down (sort of) D'oh! I hate when this happens! Moped-riding man runs into light rail crossing arm by Clarissa Dodge - Oct. 6, 2008 12:30 PM The Arizona Republic A man on a moped ran into an activated Metro Light Rail system crossing arm as it was being tested at about 1 a.m. Monday, according to Tempe police. The man was going eastbound on University Drive when he failed to stop at the arm that was in the down position with flashing lights, according to police. The man fell off the motorcycle and sustained non-life threatening injuries. Alcohol is considered to be a factor and the incident is still under investigation, police said. A spokeswoman with Metro advises people to obey all traffic signals, use crosswalks properly and stay off the tracks. "We have been working diligently to share safety tips with the Valley," Hillary Fosse, a spokeswoman with the Metro Light Rail, said. Testing on the light rail and equipment will continue extensively throughout November and December, Foose said. Metro is expected to open at the end of December. __________________ Scott "Cactusjack" Hanks VBA #00105 H.O.G. #4250060 2011 H-D Ultra Limited 103ci :: 2011 HD Electra Glide Ultra Limited w/Stage 1 :: Rallies: Mesquite '08\|Custer '09\|Cortez '10\|Crescent City '11\|Kanab '12\|Antlers '12\|Estes Park '13\|Antlers '13\|Orofino '14\|The Dalles '17 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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10-06-2008, 05:21 PM	#2
audiogooroo Sr. Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado/Las Vegas, NV Posts: 3,390	Rider down (sort of) I'm sorry he got hurt, but it's hard not to snicker. It just sounds like a scene from one of the National Lampoon Vacation movies. __________________ Audiogooroo - Daryl Porter Colorado Springs, CO VBA #248 VROC #17261 1999 Grn/Grn Nomad
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10-06-2008, 07:58 PM	#3
gghost Advanced Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Raleigh, NC, USA Posts: 626	Rider down (sort of) Or Charlie Chaplin __________________ gghost
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10-06-2008, 08:08 PM	#4
cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	Rider down (sort of) They are in the process of building our first light-rail line, and it's pretty much complete. They are just testing the line, coordinating the signals, etc. The line crosses University Ave on the ASU campus, so it's probably a safe assumption this was a student riding back to his dorm room on his moped, had a few too many and got surprised by a crossing arm. __________________ Scott "Cactusjack" Hanks VBA #00105 H.O.G. #4250060 2011 H-D Ultra Limited 103ci :: 2011 HD Electra Glide Ultra Limited w/Stage 1 :: Rallies: Mesquite '08\|Custer '09\|Cortez '10\|Crescent City '11\|Kanab '12\|Antlers '12\|Estes Park '13\|Antlers '13\|Orofino '14\|The Dalles '17
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10-06-2008, 10:27 PM	#5
chainsaw Sr. Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 2,732	Rider down (sort of) More like the Three Stooges. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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rksaw Sr. Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Damascus, OR Posts: 1,430	Rider down (sort of) Dumb and Dumber
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10-09-2008, 09:19 PM	#7
Idaho Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Pocatello, Idaho Posts: 5,241	Rider down (sort of) I can almost "see" that in my minds eye. Clotheslined off a moped. Oookay. __________________ Idaho (aka Curmudgeon) Blue Knights Idaho III VBA #110 VROC #24864 IBA #49753 2007 Nomad 86,000 miles Bud Smalley Pocatello, Idaho Idaho Jack Adapter
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10-14-2008, 04:15 PM	#8
Top Cat Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Peoples Republic of New York State Posts: 15,154	Rider down (sort of) Alcohol is considered to be a factor Just another example of mixing alcohol and motorcycles ::) __________________ Tim "TC" Conley VBA #9 2011 Victory Kingpin mine 2013 Victory Boardwalk -hers [LEFT][COLOR=#000000] [SIZE=4]
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