Off duty Phoenix cop

cactusjack · 12-20-2010, 07:22 PM

Sounds like someone's situational awareness was on standby.

An off-duty Phoenix police motorcycle officer is in extremely critical condition after colliding with the back of another vehicle while changing lanes on Interstate 10, authorities said.

The officer, who was in uniform, was traveling east on I-10 near 51st Avenue on his personal motorcycle to his off-duty job about 8:40 a.m. The officer changed into a lane behind a box truck, then attempted to change lanes again but did not realize that traffic had slowed dramatically, DPS spokesman Bart Graves said.

The officer hit his brakes and began to skid, causing him to lose control and collide with the vehicle in front of him, Graves said. The 12-year veteran of the Phoenix Police Department, assigned to the Estrella Mountain Precinct, was thrown from his bike.

The officer was not wearing a helmet, according to Graves.

An ambulance crew that was stuck in traffic quickly attended to the officer, who suffered life-threatening injuries, and transported him to St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center.

The collision closed all eastbound lanes of I-10 west of 51st Avenue until around 11 a.m., Graves said.

**Cajunrider** · 12-20-2010, 07:25 PM

I find it strange that a moto officer wasn't wearing a helmet. I pray that he survives without serious complications. He's got a hard road ahead of him probably for a long time.

Loafer · 12-20-2010, 08:12 PM

That is very unfortunate. Hope he does OK.

**Top Cat** · 12-20-2010, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Cajunrider

I find it strange that a moto officer wasn't wearing a helmet.

It's all about personal freedom. I'm just saying.............

**glwilson** · 12-20-2010, 08:40 PM

Temporary lack of situational awareness is "well-put".

Again... no matter the skill, years of riding, or training... riding is dangerous. It is unfortunate the officer wasn't looking ahead to where he was going. Sounds like a simple process (to look to where you are going) when riding... but complacency can set-in on anyone, as it must have for him.

We lost a member here a couple years ago (2008) in a similar situation (I believe from what I read) where he changed lanes without knowing what was in the lane. A sad, sad result occurred similar to this situation.

Lesson here... always think that you're going to get hit, or hit something... don't get in a hurry, and look before proceeding. If you are in a hurry, take the car. At least you'll have a fighting chance if you get into a wreck.

Hope he survives to ride again.

AlabamaNomadRider · 12-21-2010, 01:24 PM

Very bad situation. And I bet he tells riders they should be wearing their helmets. I certainly hope he recovers without any long term effects.

cactusjack · 12-21-2010, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by AlabamaNomadRider

Very bad situation. And I bet he tells riders they should be wearing their helmets. I certainly hope he recovers without any long term effects.

There's no helmet law here Gene, for riders over 18. The officer had a nice Harley. It didn't look that banged up on the news.

**Top Cat** · 12-21-2010, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by cactusjack

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Originally Posted by AlabamaNomadRider

Very bad situation. And I bet he tells riders they should be wearing their helmets. I certainly hope he recovers without any long term effects.

There's no helmet law here Gene, for riders over 18. The officer had a nice Harley. It didn't look that banged up on the news.

Well there should be.

12-20-2010, 07:22 PM	#1
cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	Off duty Phoenix cop Sounds like someone's situational awareness was on standby. An off-duty Phoenix police motorcycle officer is in extremely critical condition after colliding with the back of another vehicle while changing lanes on Interstate 10, authorities said. The officer, who was in uniform, was traveling east on I-10 near 51st Avenue on his personal motorcycle to his off-duty job about 8:40 a.m. The officer changed into a lane behind a box truck, then attempted to change lanes again but did not realize that traffic had slowed dramatically, DPS spokesman Bart Graves said. The officer hit his brakes and began to skid, causing him to lose control and collide with the vehicle in front of him, Graves said. The 12-year veteran of the Phoenix Police Department, assigned to the Estrella Mountain Precinct, was thrown from his bike. The officer was not wearing a helmet, according to Graves. An ambulance crew that was stuck in traffic quickly attended to the officer, who suffered life-threatening injuries, and transported him to St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center. The collision closed all eastbound lanes of I-10 west of 51st Avenue until around 11 a.m., Graves said. __________________ 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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12-20-2010, 07:25 PM	#2
Cajunrider Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: (SE Louisiana) Posts: 8,340	Off duty Phoenix cop I find it strange that a moto officer wasn't wearing a helmet. I pray that he survives without serious complications. He's got a hard road ahead of him probably for a long time. __________________ 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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12-20-2010, 08:12 PM	#3
Loafer Sr. Contributor Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 18,287	Off duty Phoenix cop That is very unfortunate. Hope he does OK. __________________ Gerry Martineau / 802 VT / VBA #0892 /[email]glmjgm@gmail.com[email]
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12-20-2010, 08:40 PM	#5
glwilson Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: North Central Illinois Posts: 8,575	Off duty Phoenix cop Temporary lack of situational awareness is "well-put". Again... no matter the skill, years of riding, or training... riding is dangerous. It is unfortunate the officer wasn't looking ahead to where he was going. Sounds like a simple process (to look to where you are going) when riding... but complacency can set-in on anyone, as it must have for him. We lost a member here a couple years ago (2008) in a similar situation (I believe from what I read) where he changed lanes without knowing what was in the lane. A sad, sad result occurred similar to this situation. Lesson here... always think that you're going to get hit, or hit something... don't get in a hurry, and look before proceeding. If you are in a hurry, take the car. At least you'll have a fighting chance if you get into a wreck. Hope he survives to ride again. __________________ "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 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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12-21-2010, 01:24 PM	#6
AlabamaNomadRider Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Boaz, Alabama Posts: 13,742	Off duty Phoenix cop Very bad situation. And I bet he tells riders they should be wearing their helmets. I certainly hope he recovers without any long term effects. __________________ Gene Cross, Jr. Boaz, Alabama KawaNOW/VBA #1181
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