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The Associated Press

ORMOND BEACH, Fla. -- Authorities say six motorcycle officers were involved in a crash while escorting the family of one of the country's largest Harley-Davidson dealers to his funeral.

A Florida Highway Patrol spokeswoman says a group of motorcycle officers from various agencies was riding with the funeral party for Bruce Rossmeyer Tuesday morning in Ormond Beach. The spokeswoman says the lead rider slowed down, while the riders near the back of the group didn't, causing a chain-reaction crash.

Authorities say two officers were hurt, but their injuries weren't serious. Damage to the motorcycles was also reported as minor.

Rossmeyer died in a motorcycle crash last week in Wyoming. The 66-year-old had owned more than a dozen Harley-Davidson dealerships, most located in Florida.
Information from: Daytona Beach News-Journal, http://www.news-journalonline.com

[Dan_Lockwood]

The Associated Press

ORMOND BEACH, Fla. -- Authorities say six motorcycle officers were involved in a crash while escorting the family of one of the country's largest Harley-Davidson dealers to his funeral.

A Florida Highway Patrol spokeswoman says a group of motorcycle officers from various agencies was riding with the funeral party for Bruce Rossmeyer Tuesday morning in Ormond Beach. The spokeswoman says the lead rider slowed down, while the riders near the back of the group didn't, causing a chain-reaction crash.

Authorities say two officers were hurt, but their injuries weren't serious. Damage to the motorcycles was also reported as minor.

Rossmeyer died in a motorcycle crash last week in Wyoming. The 66-year-old had owned more than a dozen Harley-Davidson dealerships, most located in Florida.
Information from: Daytona Beach News-Journal, http://www.news-journalonline.com

What did I say above, what did I say.....  People get fixated on just what's in front of them and forget about the big picture.

I think this happened with one of flying teams where a pilot just followed another plane and there wasn't enough room for the bottom plane and he crashed.

I drove for UPS way back in the '70s and they had it right, everything that happens in your truck is your responsibility.  If someone pulls out in front of you, you should have been prepared to stop or avoid the crash.  Extreme yes, but it has become a way of life for me when I drive me car or ride my bike.

Again, I'm sorry for the crash to Bruce and his death, but the escort riders should know better than to let this happen.

    

[Cvostu]

Dan-  I totally agree..  and I also think that sometimes when you are riding with a group, there is more pressure on the rider that he has to "keep up" no matter what. I really don't enjoy riding in a group as much as I like with just 2 or 3 of us. I also believe that it is each man for himself out there and you do what you have to do to try to stay away from the bad guys, the other traffic and cars and trucks. I really feel bad for what has happened to Bruce Rossmeyer and it can always be one of us too. Drive smart, pay attention and when in doubt- Don't. And one more thing, a helmet can't hurt..  I'm sure I'll hear about that.  Oh well....