I just sent this letter to the AMA.
Tuesday, July 11th, 2006 at 7:45 am by terrymoto
AMA,
A motorcyclist was killed recently here in Vestal, NY. The scene of the crime was the classic “left turn into rider” scenario. The driver is being charged with “failure to yield”. That’s it!
Below is the article from the local paper.
Sincerely,
“First name” “Last name”
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Police ID motorcycle crash victim
by Liz Hacken
Press & Sun-Bulletin (Page 4C)
July 9, 2006
VESTAL, NY - The Vestal Police Department has identified Scott Beblavy, 46, of Vestal, as the motorcycle driver who was killed Friday in a crash on Route 26 at the intersection of Hazel Drive.
Beblavy was driving south on Route 26 on a 2004 HD motorcycle. The driver of a 2004 Buick - Evelyn Neebe, 72, of Vestal - was attempting to make a left turn onto Hazel Drive from Route 26 north and drove into the motorcycle’s path.
Beblavy was pronounced dead at the scene. Neebe was transported to Wilson Regional Medical Center. She will be charged with failure to yield the right of way pending further court action, Vestal police said.
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That’s no news.
When are we motorcyclists going to quit pissin’ and moanin’ about “cagers” turning in front of us and running us off the road. The same lousy drivers are are turning in front of cars and running other cars off the road. “sh@t happens!” Deal with it! I ride every day and every day somebody (including other motorcyclists) does something stupid. In order to be a safe rider you have to ride defensively. If you see a car about to make a left turn, watch it closely and allow yourself an escape. If a car pulls along-side watch it and slow down or accelerate as necessary to avoid a collision. No-one is responsible for your safety but you!