Officer killed

oldbikers · 05-19-2011, 02:24 PM

Memphis police officer was killed last night when a car turned left in front of his Motorcycle.
http://www.myfoxmemphis.com/dpp/news...t-mfo-20110519

**BudMan** · 05-19-2011, 02:36 PM

Very sad. My condolences to his wife and daughter.

AlabamaNomadRider · 05-19-2011, 04:51 PM

Very sad. Will this madness never end?

Loafer · 05-19-2011, 05:05 PM

Very sad...

unwind2 · 05-19-2011, 06:20 PM

Very sad.....a decorated veteran with 20 yrs in the Marines. R.I.P.

**glwilson** · 05-19-2011, 07:01 PM

Bad news always when this stuff happens.

I just know that the guy loved riding though... so he was doing what he loved.

A cager turning left in front of a bike... the deadliest situation and most frequent type of accident. Nearly 44% of all motorcycle accidents occur in that scenario.

(Note my accident clock in my sig-pic.)

unwind2 · 05-19-2011, 07:06 PM

I don't understand the accident clock.....enlighten me.

Loafer · 05-19-2011, 07:57 PM

It tells him what time start drinking, and when to light up a cigar...

**glwilson** · 05-19-2011, 08:36 PM

Always one with the one-liners Gerry!!

There isn't a clock for that... you just go by the seat of your pants on when it is that time buddy!!

Regarding the Accident Clock:

Think of a pilot that has enemy planes around it. Some are at his 3 o'clock; some may be at his 12 o'clock. The clock does not reference time but rather the direction from which danger comes.

You'll notice that around 11 o'clock the percentage is nearly 44%. That means that most accidents with motorcycles have impact coming from just to the front-left (at the 11 o'clock) area.

The 11 o'clock area mostly represents vehicles turning left in front of a bike.

Hope that helped explain it some; and pay no attention to Gerry. He is just a trouble-maker!

macmac · 05-19-2011, 09:03 PM

You mean 11 O Clock not 1 right?

I have a hard time dealing with rider deaths. I just do....

God's Speed...

Dave · 05-19-2011, 09:16 PM

Maybe it's an English clock, Mac.

**glwilson** · 05-19-2011, 09:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by macmac

You mean 11 O Clock not 1 right?

I have a hard time dealing with rider deaths. I just do....

God's Speed...

What? It says 11 o'clock. Not sure what you saw!!

(I edited it. Thanks for the heads up.)

paul · 05-19-2011, 10:16 PM

No charges filed yet. It just absolutely frosts my butt that these cagers get away with murder. Did not see the bike is BS. Not paying attention is the ONLY explanation. Negligent Homicide should be minimum, mandatory charge.

**Top Cat** · 05-19-2011, 10:45 PM

It says the accident happened at 10PM.
I would think it was dark and the bike would have a high beam and most likely a set of spots. If you can't see that you are legally blind and should not have a drivers license.

Greg, wouldn't 11 o'clock be front left on your clock?

usranger74 · 05-20-2011, 06:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by glwilson

Always one with the one-liners Gerry!!

There isn't a clock for that... you just go by the seat of your pants on when it is that time buddy!!

Regarding the Accident Clock:

Think of a pilot that has enemy planes around it. Some are at his 3 o'clock; some may be at his 12 o'clock. The clock does not reference time but rather the direction from which danger comes.

You'll notice that around 11 o'clock the percentage is nearly 44%. That means that most accidents with motorcycles have impact coming from just to the front-right (at the 11 o'clock) area.

The 11 o'clock area mostly represents vehicles turning left in front of a bike.

Hope that helped explain it some; and pay no attention to Gerry. He is just a trouble-maker!

Son of a Gun - i have looked at the clock for a year now and thought it was about MC accidents by time of day!!

05-19-2011, 02:24 PM	#1
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05-19-2011, 02:36 PM	#2
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05-19-2011, 04:51 PM	#3
AlabamaNomadRider Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Boaz, Alabama Posts: 13,742	Officer killed Very sad. Will this madness never end? __________________ Gene Cross, Jr. Boaz, Alabama KawaNOW/VBA #1181
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05-19-2011, 05:05 PM	#4
Loafer Sr. Contributor Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 18,287	Officer killed Very sad... __________________ Gerry Martineau / 802 VT / VBA #0892 /[email]glmjgm@gmail.com[email]
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05-19-2011, 06:20 PM	#5
unwind2 Sr. Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Dyersburg TN Posts: 2,858	Officer killed Very sad.....a decorated veteran with 20 yrs in the Marines. R.I.P. __________________ Nancy '05 Nomad Blue/Silver Kawanow Member #23 Hubbie-Ken '10 Metalic Black Goldwing Login or Register to Remove Ads
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05-19-2011, 07:01 PM	#6
glwilson Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: North Central Illinois Posts: 8,575	Officer killed Bad news always when this stuff happens. I just know that the guy loved riding though... so he was doing what he loved. A cager turning left in front of a bike... the deadliest situation and most frequent type of accident. Nearly 44% of all motorcycle accidents occur in that scenario. (Note my accident clock in my sig-pic.) __________________ "During times of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act." "You can have your own opinion, but not your own facts." *Former VBA NCR Assist Regional Leader* Formerly: 2004 1500FI Bronze Nomad: 2009 & 2014 HD Ultra Current Rides: 2017 HD Ultra Limited & 2011 Can Am Spyder RTS-SE Attended: VBA National Rallies 2009, 2011, 2015; VBA/NCR Regional Rally 2010, 12, 14, 16 and several rides throughout with regional members. VBA Member #652 HOG Member #3935417
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05-19-2011, 07:06 PM	#7
unwind2 Sr. Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Dyersburg TN Posts: 2,858	Officer killed I don't understand the accident clock.....enlighten me. __________________ Nancy '05 Nomad Blue/Silver Kawanow Member #23 Hubbie-Ken '10 Metalic Black Goldwing
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05-19-2011, 07:57 PM	#8
Loafer Sr. Contributor Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 18,287	Officer killed It tells him what time start drinking, and when to light up a cigar... __________________ Gerry Martineau / 802 VT / VBA #0892 /[email]glmjgm@gmail.com[email]
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05-19-2011, 08:36 PM	#9
glwilson Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: North Central Illinois Posts: 8,575	Officer killed Always one with the one-liners Gerry!! There isn't a clock for that... you just go by the seat of your pants on when it is that time buddy!! Regarding the Accident Clock: Think of a pilot that has enemy planes around it. Some are at his 3 o'clock; some may be at his 12 o'clock. The clock does not reference time but rather the direction from which danger comes. You'll notice that around 11 o'clock the percentage is nearly 44%. That means that most accidents with motorcycles have impact coming from just to the front-left (at the 11 o'clock) area. The 11 o'clock area mostly represents vehicles turning left in front of a bike. Hope that helped explain it some; and pay no attention to Gerry. He is just a trouble-maker! __________________ "During times of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act." "You can have your own opinion, but not your own facts." *Former VBA NCR Assist Regional Leader* Formerly: 2004 1500FI Bronze Nomad: 2009 & 2014 HD Ultra Current Rides: 2017 HD Ultra Limited & 2011 Can Am Spyder RTS-SE Attended: VBA National Rallies 2009, 2011, 2015; VBA/NCR Regional Rally 2010, 12, 14, 16 and several rides throughout with regional members. VBA Member #652 HOG Member #3935417
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05-19-2011, 09:03 PM	#10
macmac Sr. Contributor Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tamworth New Hampster 06 1600 Posts: 12,484	Officer killed You mean 11 O Clock not 1 right? I have a hard time dealing with rider deaths. I just do.... God's Speed... __________________ 06 1600 Nomad Just call me Mac molon labe come and get it
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05-19-2011, 09:16 PM	#11
Dave Sr. Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Itchycoo Park Posts: 3,422	Officer killed Maybe it's an English clock, Mac.
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05-19-2011, 10:16 PM	#13
paul Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: magnolia, tx Posts: 1,500	Officer killed No charges filed yet. It just absolutely frosts my butt that these cagers get away with murder. Did not see the bike is BS. Not paying attention is the ONLY explanation. Negligent Homicide should be minimum, mandatory charge. __________________ The beatings will stop when morale improves.
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05-19-2011, 10:45 PM	#14
Top Cat Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Peoples Republic of New York State Posts: 15,154	Officer killed It says the accident happened at 10PM. I would think it was dark and the bike would have a high beam and most likely a set of spots. If you can't see that you are legally blind and should not have a drivers license. Greg, wouldn't 11 o'clock be front left on your clock? __________________ Tim "TC" Conley VBA #9 2011 Victory Kingpin mine 2013 Victory Boardwalk -hers [LEFT][COLOR=#000000] [SIZE=4]
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