I was truly shocked by the report on the news about an hour ago. It has not been posted yet on any of the big 3 stations' websites, once it is I will add the report and pics. Here is what happen:
Earlier this evening before dark, a 14-yr old was supposed to be finishing up his housework in th garage, according to his father, whom I assume must have left or could have been in the house, when the kid takes off on what looks to be a GSXR 600 or 750 (blue and white). He ends up running into a car from behind that was trying to turn, thrown from the bike, and killed instantly. The bike landed in a ditch. His dad was shocked a repeated that his son should not have been on the bike. The report said he had recently been teaching the kid how to ride, in a safe manner.
I don't know all of the ins and outs, but this is a real eye opener. Seems like the kid had too much access to the bike. I am sure the father would have never thought about teaching him how to ride if he could have envisioned this. It shakes me up because as a 14-yr old my parents would have no parts of me owning a bike, dirt bike, or 4-wheeler, sure I rode my friends atv's, but my parents would not contirbute to one.
I have been seing the posts all day about an increase in motorcycle related deaths. Everyone take it for what you will. I know alot of you guys and girls embrace the idea of your kids riding responsibly. I'm sure I will too someday, but I really am at loss about this incident.
The kid's name was Guy or Gus Hunter the IV, I believe. Didn't know him personnally, but please pray for him and his family, cause I know I will.
All of us, especially those who have had "minor" or major bike accidents should be thankful that we are still around to talk about it.
Sorry for the long post.
Earlier this evening before dark, a 14-yr old was supposed to be finishing up his housework in th garage, according to his father, whom I assume must have left or could have been in the house, when the kid takes off on what looks to be a GSXR 600 or 750 (blue and white). He ends up running into a car from behind that was trying to turn, thrown from the bike, and killed instantly. The bike landed in a ditch. His dad was shocked a repeated that his son should not have been on the bike. The report said he had recently been teaching the kid how to ride, in a safe manner.
I don't know all of the ins and outs, but this is a real eye opener. Seems like the kid had too much access to the bike. I am sure the father would have never thought about teaching him how to ride if he could have envisioned this. It shakes me up because as a 14-yr old my parents would have no parts of me owning a bike, dirt bike, or 4-wheeler, sure I rode my friends atv's, but my parents would not contirbute to one.
I have been seing the posts all day about an increase in motorcycle related deaths. Everyone take it for what you will. I know alot of you guys and girls embrace the idea of your kids riding responsibly. I'm sure I will too someday, but I really am at loss about this incident.
The kid's name was Guy or Gus Hunter the IV, I believe. Didn't know him personnally, but please pray for him and his family, cause I know I will.
All of us, especially those who have had "minor" or major bike accidents should be thankful that we are still around to talk about it.
Sorry for the long post.
