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[RedFXR2]

In a true twist of irony, chopper builder Billy Lane passes two cars illegally and hits a man on a motor scooter head on.  The rider is killed and Lane is injured.

http://www.floridatoday.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060905/BREAKINGNEWS/60905003

What does everybody think?  Does this make Lane another Janklow?

Terrible tragedy, whatever opinions we all may have about fault and consequence.  I keep thinking that this shows it's not just cagers we have to watch out for.

[JCZ]

A tragedy, yes........but not another Jankalow.  Jankalow was running stop signs at sixty to seventy miles an hour.  This is a sad situation regardless of who it was...... [smiley=nixweiss.gif]

[RedFXR2]

A tragedy, yes........but not another Jankalow.

[Twolanerider]

Does this make Lane another Janklow?

No facts in evidence to say either way.  Janklow was an unrepentent and self professed bad driver.  Almost enjoyed the fact that he did stupid stuff behind the wheel often.  If Lane's driving record is sketchy he may be the same kind of character.  Hell, we all now that being aggressive in one form of transportation often means being aggressive in all forms of transportation.

Seems like the only thing we know for sure is he was incredibly stupid and passed two cars against a double yellow line and ran over someone as a result.  We don't know if he just got word a parent was passing away in hospital so the rush may have seemed legitimage or if he's just another dumchit behind the wheel.

[Fired00d]

This is a tragedy for the victim, his family and Billy Lane. No matter the outcome this is something Billy will have to deal with for the rest of his life. To be a motorcycle rider and to have something like this happen to you has to be one of the worst things that could happen. My prayers go out to the victim

[Screamin]

Sad indeed for the remaining family. I'll hold judgement 'til I see more but WTF Billy? And Janklow was (is?) an arrogant prick who didn't get enough from the state.

[CVOJOE]

[highlight]This is a tragedy for the victim, his family and Billy Lane. No matter the outcome this is something Billy will have to deal with for the rest of his life. To be a motorcycle rider and to have something like this happen to you has to be one of the worst things that could happen[/highlight].

Yeah, what d00d said is right on. Shame for all concerned, but what a dumb chit thing to do passing like he did.

[fxdjerry]

I have passed the same way myself more than once and in different kinds of vehicles. I think I was more prone with the finely tuned SE because the deed could be accomplished quickly. I knew it was wrong. I tried to make sure I could do it safely. Stuff happens quick and nobody wanted to smack some dude on a scooter. The scooter dude was invisible. Outcome different if it was a cement truck? This is a lesson for me to have more patience and restraint when stuck behind a Winnebago or a couple of raisins in a Lincoln Town car or some SUV with five bicycles bungee corded to the back. One time a couple of folks dropped a canoe of their roof right in front of me while going down RTE 25 on my bike. I also need to remember not to hug the yellow line when I am rolling down the road.  It is a horror show without a doubt. Wouldn't know who to pray for if I did but I ain't got any stones to cast.

[porthole]

Billy Lane has always been a pleasure to watch on the various shows, and his attitude has always been of the "common man". At least that is the persona he gave on TV and various functions I have seen.

But, he has been alleged to have driven recklessly and killed another driver with his actions. Passing two cars at once, crossing over a double yellow is reckless.

I'm sure if the victim was an family member we would all feel the same. Jail time is warranted.

[DCFIREMANN]

I guess we should wait for BAT to come back. Billy is known to tip a Corona or two. If he was impaired he should be fried.

At 9pm at night it is hard to say if he even saw the moped rider. Did the moped have running lights?  If not why was it on the road? Was the driver of the moped impaired? If so will charges be filed?

There are too many questions right now to place judgement on anyone. With the exception of the double yellow line.

I still feel sorry for everyone involved. Accidents do happen. God do I know that. And people will suffer regardless who is at fault.

Be Safe

THE DAWG

[WFP]

Or JD at 0930 on a Sunday Morning in Winter at the Boston Bike show a couple of years ago...

I guess we should wait for BAT to come back. [highlight]Billy is known to tip a Corona or two[/highlight]. If he was impaired he should be fried.

At 9pm at night it is hard to say if he even saw the moped rider. Did the moped have running lights?

[naitram]

Or JD at 0930 on a Sunday Morning in Winter at the Boston Bike show a couple of years ago...

i hate to say it but my first thoughts were that alcohol was a factor, like DC said gotta wait and see if it was or wasnt. but the image of him portrayed on TV definatley would help him in the court of public opinion

[greglyon]

If alcohol was a significant factor in causing this accident verses merely poor judgment,   jail time followed by restitution to the family of the deceased gets my vote.  

[VAZHOG]

If it was one of us on this board that was driving we would still be in jail! He Passed two cars on a double yellow line and was NOT charged with anything as of yet! Awaiting a Blood test.  He should be fried!  [smiley=soapbox.gif]

[Twolanerider]

If it was one of us on this board that was driving we would still be in jail! He Passed two cars on a double yellow line and was NOT charged with anything as of yet! Awaiting a Blood test.