Kosher Ham Posted September 2, 2010 Share Posted September 2, 2010 I don't know if you guys have seen this, but it was on the news this morning. <object width="640" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9D61NxAdymQ?fs=1&hl=en_US"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9D61NxAdymQ?fs=1&hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="640" height="385"></embed></object> That kid is a tough one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. S Posted September 2, 2010 Share Posted September 2, 2010 Admirable that he seemed to get up and without much initial injury...he really didn't wear a helmet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Destino Posted September 2, 2010 Share Posted September 2, 2010 It's amazing that he was able to walk at all soon after that much less pop onto his feet in a second. Dude really needs to start wearing a helmet though, doing otherwise is stupid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warpath11 Posted September 2, 2010 Share Posted September 2, 2010 Those corn-fed country boys are tough, they know how to breed them in Iowa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pick6 Posted September 2, 2010 Share Posted September 2, 2010 I think he was wearing a helmet, it just popped off when he hit the ground. It wasn't a full-face motorcycle helmet, but he had one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DButz65 Posted September 2, 2010 Share Posted September 2, 2010 Another reason why I'll never own a bike, especially in the congested DC area....that guy pulled right out in front of him. People on bikes go unnoticed sadly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan T. Posted September 2, 2010 Share Posted September 2, 2010 Holy cow. Reminds me of Mungo in Blazing Saddles... "Don't shoot him. That just makes him mad." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zguy28 Posted September 2, 2010 Share Posted September 2, 2010 Another reason why I'll never own a bike, especially in the congested DC area....that guy pulled right out in front of him. People on bikes go unnoticed sadly.A lot of people on bikes ride stupidly too. Especially on the beltway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DButz65 Posted September 2, 2010 Share Posted September 2, 2010 A lot of people on bikes ride stupidly too. Especially on the beltway. Oh I know, I've seen the crotch rocket riders do so REALLY dumb crap too. But this dude was just passing through the intersection... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kosher Ham Posted September 2, 2010 Author Share Posted September 2, 2010 That just looks like a scooter to me. I don't think it's a motorcycle. If it is, it's awful small for a guy his size. Glad the kid is ok, but wow. I probably would have beat the pickup drivers ass, old or not. Way to keep your cool Josh. I would have been pissed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pjfootballer Posted September 2, 2010 Share Posted September 2, 2010 He just flipped you over the hood of his truck and you're going to get up and beat his ass? Would you really beat someone's ass because of a traffic accident? Have fun going to jail for assault. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skinsfan07 Posted September 2, 2010 Share Posted September 2, 2010 I think he was wearing a helmet, it just popped off when he hit the ground. It wasn't a full-face motorcycle helmet, but he had one. Yeah he had one on. It flew off when he got nailed. I'da been pissed at that idiot truck driver though. Josh had the right of way, and that truck tried to speed through the turn arrow. I'd sue the **** outta him if I were Josh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G.A.C.O.L.B. Posted September 2, 2010 Share Posted September 2, 2010 Another reason why I'll never own a bike, especially in the congested DC area....that guy pulled right out in front of him. People on bikes go unnoticed sadly. I've been thinking about getting one. Not like a crotch rocket, or chopper, or Harley. Like an old-fashioned, simple bike. I guess kinda like what they ride in Europe. But stuff like this gives me real pause. I'm a pretty clumsy guy to start with. My wife thinks it's a lock I'll die if I get one. He just flipped you over the hood of his truck and you're going to get up and beat his ass? Would you really beat someone's ass because of a traffic accident? Have fun going to jail for assault. Pretty much. **** happens. I've been in probably half a dozen accidents in my life (none in the last 4 years). Split on my fault vs the other persons fault. The only time I got mad was when this ****er in a big F-250 asked me if we really needed to involve the police after he took off the back half of my car and slamed the front half into the car in front me. It was just so ridiculous. Other than that though, eh. Like I said, **** happens. Getting mad ain't helping anything. And it'll probably be your fault one day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kosher Ham Posted September 4, 2010 Author Share Posted September 4, 2010 He just flipped you over the hood of his truck and you're going to get up and beat his ass? Would you really beat someone's ass because of a traffic accident? Have fun going to jail for assault. In that situation, yes. In my cars, I don't care as much. But on my bike, I would be in a rage. I would go to jail for the night, if that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stophovr6 Posted September 4, 2010 Share Posted September 4, 2010 It's no excuse but if you look at the shadows on the pavement it's pretty clear the driver of the truck had full sun in his eyes. I used to commute east in the morning and west in the afternoon and I can tell you some times it was downright scary because of all the glare and direct light into my eyes. Sunglasses and the visor didn't cut it. I hated it and often times wondered how I didn't get into accidents in stop and go traffic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pjfootballer Posted September 4, 2010 Share Posted September 4, 2010 In that situation, yes. In my cars, I don't care as much. But on my bike, I would be in a rage. I would go to jail for the night, if that. Well, I'm sure the guy didn't mean to do it. He'll be sited for failure to yeild the right of way. I mean, do you really think someone gets in their car to cause an accident? It's why they call it an accident. You can't go through life flying off at the handle and beating people's asses. That was my point. And just remember, no matter how bad-ass you think you are, there is always someone out there that will whoop you and you never know if you'll run into them. Maybe the old guy is an 6th degree blackbelt in Kempo Karate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kosher Ham Posted September 4, 2010 Author Share Posted September 4, 2010 Well, I'm sure the guy didn't mean to do it. He'll be sited for failure to yeild the right of way. I mean, do you really think someone gets in their car to cause an accident? It's why they call it an accident. You can't go through life flying off at the handle and beating people's asses. That was my point. And just remember, no matter how bad-ass you think you are, there is always someone out there that will whoop you and you never know if you'll run into them. Maybe the old guy is an 6th degree blackbelt in Kempo Karate. And I agree with that also. Usually. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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