tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20666162.post4531889880584153761..comments2024-01-30T22:53:34.269-08:00Comments on Musings of an Intrepid Commuter: irondadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17821323482397075170noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20666162.post-9859084173827926912011-06-15T11:16:47.262-07:002011-06-15T11:16:47.262-07:00Just because the original video isn't availabl...Just because the original video isn't available anymore, I think this is the same video on YouTube:<br />http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-7aFl9-d3WI<br /><br />Frank.Orygunnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03829265216321634830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20666162.post-18164229961480359362009-07-20T11:56:09.787-07:002009-07-20T11:56:09.787-07:00My completely uninformed guess is the rider was so...My completely uninformed guess is the rider was somewhere north of 100mph (which is automatic "go to jail" territory in Oregon) saw the OSP cruiser, and panicked. The rider caused the crash- the OSP officer was the trigger.Dean Whttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00312658128426614145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20666162.post-87767998154136194842009-07-17T18:50:13.967-07:002009-07-17T18:50:13.967-07:00Lucky,
I saw that just yesterday. I was on Highw...Lucky,<br /><br />I saw that just yesterday. I was on Highway 34 headed to finally introduce myself to Brad, of Troubadour on a Triumph fame. There was the Nissan Versa being driven by a cell phone distracted young woman. I was in the right lane on the bike. She was in the hammer lane and passing at a high rate of speed.<br /><br />Coming the other way was a County Mounty. Talk about slamming on the brakes! That would have been okay, but she tried to crowd into the right lane right in front of me. I saw the cop give her a hard look but it was evident he was on the way to something more urgent. <br /><br />How cool to have seen her pulled over, though!<br /><br />Take care,<br /><br />Danirondadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17821323482397075170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20666162.post-73250354525201184952009-07-17T18:46:38.035-07:002009-07-17T18:46:38.035-07:00Dave,
Deviates R Us? Sorry to have neglected the...Dave,<br /><br />Deviates R Us? Sorry to have neglected the meetings. Maybe I'll be perverse and start attending again!<br /><br />Krysta,<br /><br />Nothing like documentation to prove the "One that got away" story, eh? I was never that lucky!<br /><br />Joe,<br /><br />No problem. I stole it from the State Police in the first place!<br /><br />Take care,<br /><br />Danirondadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17821323482397075170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20666162.post-2739413195562530132009-07-17T18:43:18.394-07:002009-07-17T18:43:18.394-07:00Conchscooter,
I find it entertaining to see how m...Conchscooter,<br /><br />I find it entertaining to see how much the rider was in shock. Funny because it didn't happen to me, of course. Are you saying it's better to have ridden and crashed than to never have ridden at all?<br /><br />Bryce,<br /><br />The car's dash cam was running as a matter of routine. The bike and rider happened to slide into the field of view.<br /><br />Don't know the penalty. Probably it will only be for the speed violation. Of course, a case could be made for littering!<br /><br />Take care,<br /><br />Danirondadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17821323482397075170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20666162.post-62318525144903909522009-07-17T18:37:55.156-07:002009-07-17T18:37:55.156-07:00Dean W,
So the question is, did the accident just...Dean W,<br /><br />So the question is, did the accident just happen to occur by the cop car, or did the rider's reaction to the car cause the crash?<br /><br />Balisada,<br /><br />The press does seem to like to bash motorcyclists. Headlines are slanted to look like the motorcyclists brought things upon themselves. I'm pretty sure the State Police don't mean it that way.<br /><br />I saw your bike at LBCC when I was teaching an RSP. It was parked out in the cheap sheets. Didn't look much like a broomstick to me!<br /><br />cpa3485,<br /><br />It would be much more convenient to crash next to an ambulance. However, the cop car was a close second. When the trooper went to help the rider he told him an ambulance was already on the way. I share your feelings on the injury factor.<br /><br /><br />Take care,<br /><br />Danirondadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17821323482397075170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20666162.post-71417911725495327862009-07-17T05:00:09.467-07:002009-07-17T05:00:09.467-07:00It always scares the crap outta me when a LEO is p...It always scares the crap outta me when a LEO is pulled over on the shoulder. And the fear has nothing to do with getting caught speeding... what really scares me is how people react when they see a cop. All of a sudden everybody's hitting the brakes (yes - even those who weren't speeding) and target fixation kicks-in where they don't see anything but the flashing cherries on the squad car. Talk about deer-in-the-headlights syndrome. Meanwhile, I'm evaluating every possible exit strategy and trying to anticipate what the scared flock of sheep will be doing next!<br /><br />Ride safe,<br />LuckyLuckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07858400386113262050noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20666162.post-50104910995986735272009-07-17T00:56:56.217-07:002009-07-17T00:56:56.217-07:00I linked to this with credit. Great footage.I linked to this with credit. Great footage.Joehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14955078574626461009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20666162.post-70139248766543379252009-07-16T09:11:58.879-07:002009-07-16T09:11:58.879-07:00How many LEOs get to document their NSTIW* stories...How many LEOs get to document their NSTIW* stories so well? <br /><br />Glad the guy wasn't hurt worse. I sometimes worry about ending up like that when I'm a little happy on the throttle. <br /><br />(no s***, there I was)Krysta in MKEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07101287869577972478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20666162.post-50670016383439842382009-07-16T07:04:29.973-07:002009-07-16T07:04:29.973-07:00Dan
If you want to keep your deviate
states you n...Dan <br />If you want to keep your deviate<br />states you need to show up at more of the meetings :) were have you been lately?<br /><br />Old FDavehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09703180425994041085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20666162.post-49573881092199270382009-07-15T20:55:57.015-07:002009-07-15T20:55:57.015-07:00Maybe the video should be used as a
fill during l...Maybe the video should be used as a <br />fill during local public television pledge breaks?<br /><br />Maybe then to suggest if you don't contribute this could happen to you!<br /><br />Seriously if the bike and rider went past the stationary cruiser how did the camera follow the action?<br /><br />And even though the driver was <br />convicted, what was his penalty, aside from being seen for his 15 seconds of fame?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20666162.post-78976293683539951782009-07-15T12:35:39.535-07:002009-07-15T12:35:39.535-07:00Notice how he rolled down the road, promptly stood...Notice how he rolled down the road, promptly stood up and started swearing like a fish wife. Hitting something as you slide is the fatal part. Bad luck plays a role (careless ticket) and loud mufflers got him caught on radar.Oh well shit happens only if you are out there riding around.Conchscooterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08016331487463993200noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20666162.post-34777610851462185052009-07-15T11:47:11.637-07:002009-07-15T11:47:11.637-07:00I guess If you are going to have an accident, righ...I guess If you are going to have an accident, right next to a trooper would be a convenient place. Can't believe he wasn't hurt any worse than he was.cpa3485https://www.blogger.com/profile/00031439889267356735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20666162.post-44685922750596150952009-07-15T11:04:14.422-07:002009-07-15T11:04:14.422-07:00I read that news release too.
I actually object t...I read that news release too.<br /><br />I actually object to it in a way.<br /><br />They are right in the fact that there have been several accidents lately involving motorcycles, but some have not been the fault of the motorcyclist.<br /><br />The accident on I5 with the grandfather and grandson is clearly not the fault of the motorcyclist. The article I read stated that the driver of the vehicle was cited for careless driving and unlawful lane change.<br /><br />The other accident that I recall in the last few weeks was a driver swerving into another lane to avoid an obstacle. Unfortunately, there was a motorcyclist in the lane at the time.<br /><br />But, I will give them the other motorcycle accident in the headlines. The information about motorcyclist in East Multnomah County that was killed is minimal.<br /><br />Of course, I perceived the release as a reminder to motorcyclists, but it is probably a reminder to all drivers on the road.<br /><br />I must be in a mood. I think I must have rode to work on a broomstick today instead of a motorcycle. (cue evil wicked witch of the west background music)<br /><br /><br />Ta!<br /><br />BalisadaBalisadahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08836878587693331978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20666162.post-66354876646494334732009-07-15T10:35:55.453-07:002009-07-15T10:35:55.453-07:00I was just about to send that one to you. It's...I was just about to send that one to you. It's not often OSP gets to be first to the crash scene...Dean Whttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00312658128426614145noreply@blogger.com