loganskinner Posted July 15, 2004 Report Share Posted July 15, 2004 (edited) well i just got word that a riding buddy of mine died tuesday night when he got in a wreck on his streetbike. Motorcyclist Dies In 2-Vehicle Crash A motorcyclist was killed Tuesday night in a two-vehicle crash north of Lakeland, the Florida Highway Patrol reported. Jason S. Rex, 18, of Lakeland, was killed when the Honda XP9R motorcycle he was driving crashed into a Ford F150 truck driven by Andrew N. Crum, 19, of Lakeland, about 7:30 p.m. The accident happened at Park-Byrd Road and Mini Ranch Road west of U.S. 98, troopers said. Crum, who was wearing a seat belt, was not injured. The FHP report said Crum, whose truck was heading south on Park Byrd Road, attempted to turn left into a driveway while Rex's northbound motorcycle approached. Rex was unable to stop and tried to avoid the truck by putting the bike on its side, the report said. But the motorcycle slid into the truck's right front corner. Rex was not wearing a helmet, the FHP report said. The report said charges are pending in the crash. I just talked to his girlfriend and she said that after he hit the truck, he grabbed his nextel, and 2 wayed her and all he said was "i love you" and then he alerted her. she walked over and picked up her phone off of the counter and said "hey whats up?" but he was already dead. good god. that hits close to home. i mean went riding quads together last saturday. the funny thing was is that some of the guys that were with us werent wearing helmets and he was, and he kept telling them that they should wear them, even if they werent riding very hard... i dont know guys, just be safe. Edited July 15, 2004 by loganskinner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiCkBaNsHeE_990 Posted July 15, 2004 Report Share Posted July 15, 2004 (edited) I rolled mine down a hill about a month ago and im so glad i had mine on. I also has a friend that got seriously injured in an atv accident. He could have walked away from it with just a few scars but now he is blind in one eye. Edited July 15, 2004 by SiCkBaNsHeE_990 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cotton eyed Joe Posted July 15, 2004 Report Share Posted July 15, 2004 I have close and personal friends that have just "discovered" bullet bikes. Can't say that they ride the best either...wheelies, talking on a cell phone while riding...riding double in a single lane....110 on the freeway....etc.. I dread the day I have to bury one of my good friends, but I can't live their lives for them. Sorry to hear about your loss, best wishes LS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
white trash Posted July 15, 2004 Report Share Posted July 15, 2004 I have close and personal friends that have just "discovered" bullet bikes. Can't say that they ride the best either...wheelies, talking on a cell phone while riding...riding double in a single lane....110 on the freeway....etc.. I dread the day I have to bury one of my good friends, but I can't live their lives for them. Sorry to hear about your loss, best wishes LS. I am in the same situation. One of my childhood friends bought a bike this spring. Honestly i dont think he will make it to winter, never wears a helmet and rides like a idiot. He has had 5 cars, all of which he crashed. Hell the crazy bastard rolled 2 cars in as many weeks last summer. He let me take it for a ride and the first thing i did was go for my helmet..... Bet i looked pretty goofy wearing my ATV hat on a street bike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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