Think Motorcycle Safety
marvinlundy July 28th, 2010
Women are increasingly riding motorcycles. Here’s a clip on NBC about ways to keep safe on the road.
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Archive for the 'Motorcycle Accident' Category
Experts fear scooter boom will result in more rider deaths
marvinlundy May 27th, 2010
Is it dangerous to ride a scooter? Experts say yes — if you fail to take get proper safety training. An article in the Chicago Tribune cites fears that the widespread use of cheap motor scooters, manufactured in China, Taiwan and India, may result in more deadly accident. The reason? Their affordability is reeling in first-time riders who lack training.
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Bikers Say Cell Phones Pose Huge Safety Risk
marvinlundy May 17th, 2010
Take a look at this newscast on road threats to bikers posed by drivers using cell phones.
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Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month
marvinlundy May 12th, 2010
I’m sure you’re aware that May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month. Well, here is a website dedicated to the project worth viewing.
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Ocean County officer killed in motorcycle accident
marvinlundy April 26th, 2010
I generally avoid posting “bleeding edge” news like this, but I felt that these stories were important reminders for anyone who rides a motorcycle. Even the most experienced riders can get hurt or even killed. Please drive safely.
The Philadelphia Inquirer reported that an off-duty Ocean County sheriff’s court officer died Saturday night in a one-vehicle accident on Water Street in Toms River, police said. Dan Murphy, 26, of Toms River, who was responsible for security at the Ocean County Courthouse, was traveling east at 10 p.m. when he lost control of his motorcycle while changing lanes, Toms River Police Chief Michael Mastronardy said.
Also, the Burlington County Times said that Military authorities have released the identity of an Army Reservist who was killed in a motorcycle accident on the base last week. Sgt. First Class Mary Russell, 45, was killed in the April 20 accident involving a motorcycle and a bus, base officials said.
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