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Title: Another Tragedy Post by: Pat on November 26, 2005, 09:33:42 PM My wife just informed me that our neighbor's friend was killed this past week somewhere near Titusville. She was riding her ute while on a slope and the bike tipped over ramming the handle bars into her chest. Her ribs punctured her lung and she suffocated to death. I will hopefully get more information tomorrow but this makes a good case for wearing a chest protector even when leisure riding. My neighbor said she was a veteran rider with over 20yrs experience.
Pat Title: Re: Another Tragedy Post by: Dr.Dirt on November 26, 2005, 09:36:05 PM Oh my God, thats terrible :'( Was she riding by herself?
Title: Re: Another Tragedy Post by: Pat on November 26, 2005, 09:40:43 PM She was apparently riding with a group and was the last one in line...her bike rolled...the group noticed a few minutes later...came back to see where she was and by that time it was too late.
Title: Re: Another Tragedy Post by: Dr.Dirt on November 26, 2005, 10:11:42 PM That's really bad :( Atleast we can learn from this, hopefully some people will start wearing chest protectors.. I know I am going to get one... Let's all pray for her and her family.
Title: Re: Another Tragedy Post by: LakeMaryKid on November 26, 2005, 10:31:11 PM sorry to hear !
Title: Re: Another Tragedy Post by: The hyrbid kid on November 26, 2005, 11:51:27 PM dang that really sucks..
espacail that she suffacated.. dang thats torded me all up inside.. Title: Re: Another Tragedy Post by: mikeE36 on November 27, 2005, 01:03:19 AM that stinks. I heard someone in another state fell through the ice while riding on a lake and died.
Title: Re: Another Tragedy Post by: Pat on November 27, 2005, 07:30:47 AM Yes...I will get some additional information today regarding the details...and will be wearing a chest protector for even leisure riding from now on.
Pat Title: Re: Another Tragedy Post by: ronny86250r on November 27, 2005, 09:05:09 AM yes it is a tragedy after my son wrecking last weekend he will be getting his full suit for xmas that wreck scared me
Title: Re: Another Tragedy Post by: Ida_Mann on November 27, 2005, 05:06:35 PM OK, there's a reason for me to get a chest protector.
condolences to the family. Id@ Title: Re: Another Tragedy Post by: Pat on November 28, 2005, 10:54:30 AM Spoke with my neighbor...here is the story. She had been riding for over 20yrs...lived out near Titusville with her husband and five year old. They were out riding and on their way back, a bag fell off her bike. She apparently tried to turn around she flipped over and her handlebars slammed into her chest sending a rib through her heart. After hearing this story I would encourage everyone to wear a chest protector. I know that the common philosophy is that only children wear them or wearing one while racing but this could happen to anyone at anytime on any trail. We all flip over at some point in time.
Pat Title: Re: Another Tragedy Post by: Honda250ex on November 28, 2005, 02:52:57 PM I hope the family recovers quickly!! :'(
Title: Re: Another Tragedy Post by: Da_Mtg_Man on November 28, 2005, 03:27:27 PM OK, there's a reason for me to get a chest protector. condolences to the family. Id@ Do they make them in your size? I kill me.....lol....... In all seriousness. That was a terrible tragedy and it goes to show you how quickly an accident can happen. We all have chest protectors and haven't been using them since we ride Utes now. This has opened my eyes. Title: Re: Another Tragedy Post by: gery350 on November 28, 2005, 03:40:30 PM man that sucks. thats terrible that she leaves behind a 5 yr. old.
just goes to show. you go out thinking your gonna have agreat day of riding, the last thing you expect is that you'll never see the ones you love again. tragic. |