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Abo
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Posted: Mon May 1st, 2006 11:06 pm |
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marc wrote:
Abo wrote: A sherrif got one, How??? Just curious....
Hey man. Its what ever the COP says. Dead bikers cant tell ya shit. Yeah I alway turn left in front of a Cop with his Lights and siren going. Should of tested the cops blood.IMHO.
Ride Free. Abo
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Dave
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Posted: Mon May 1st, 2006 01:54 pm |
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Sorry to hear of the loss. Prayers go out to the families...
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Babe
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Posted: Mon May 1st, 2006 01:32 pm |
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How awful.....my heart goes out to the families.
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jeffy ole boy
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Posted: Mon May 1st, 2006 12:53 pm |
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Tragic news on the death of the rider there! Sorry to hear that..
Was a good measure the event staff took in seperating the Motorcyclist from the automobiles though..
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Vero Steve
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Posted: Mon May 1st, 2006 12:37 pm |
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I rode my shovelhead up Saturday just for the Day. It was a nice event and well organized compared to Daytona. Attached is the article in the paper of the riders death................................
Rider's death casts pall over Leesburg BikeFest
The Dixie County man died after his cycle was struck by a patrol car.Martin E. Comas
Sentinel Staff Writer
April 30, 2006
LEESBURG -- A Dixie County man died early Saturday after his motorcycle was broadsided by a Lake County deputy sheriff's patrol car on U.S. Highway 441 near Martin Luther King Boulevard, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Dennis Ray Nash, 57, of Old Town, died instantly after his 1998 Harley-Davidson motorcycle turned in front of the deputy's car, according to FHP.
Authorities said they did not know if Nash was in Lake County to take part in this city's BikeFest event, which started Friday and expected to draw more than 100,000 motorcycle enthusiasts to Leesburg's downtown core through today.
Even so, news of the biker's death marred the festival Saturday.
"It's always terrible when you hear something like that," said Samantha Barton, a biker from Fort Lauderdale. "This is supposed to be quieter, less crowded event than Daytona [Beach]."
Capt. Steve Rockefeller of the Leesburg Police Department said he could not recall a motorcycle fatality in the city during BikeFest's 10-year history. However, several years ago, a motorcyclist was killed in Lake County during the BikeFest weekend, Rockefeller said.
"As this event gets bigger and bigger the likelihood of accidents will increase," Rockefeller said.
According to state troopers, Deputy Steve Keller was headed north on U.S. 441 with his lights and sirens on while responding to a call just after 12:30 a.m. That's when Nash's motorcycle, headed south on U.S. 441, made a sharp left turn in front of the deputy's patrol car.
Kim Miller of the Florida Highway Patrol said Nash may have been trying to make a U-turn or drive into a nearby motel.
Nash was wearing a helmet and may have been drinking, according to FHP. Investigators said they are awaiting results from toxicology tests.
Keller suffered minor injuries on his foot and was treated and released from Leesburg Regional Medical Center, according to authorities.
Keller, 26, was hired as a deputy in March 2003.
He will be placed on administrative leave with pay until FHP finishes its investigation, according to Lake Sgt. Christie Mysinger.
"At this point, all I can say is that we're awaiting FHP's report," she said. "The Sheriff's Office sends its condolences to [Nash's] family and loved ones."
Mysinger said Keller was rushing to assist another deputy responding to complaints of a loud party near Fruitland Park when the accident happened.
In another motorcycle accident Saturday, state troopers said a 38-year-old Bryceville man was critically injured when his Harley-Davidson motorcycle struck a 2005 Toyota Camry near State Road 48. He was taken to Leesburg Regional Medical Center and listed in critical condition on Saturday afternoon, according to FHP.
Victoria Phillips, 37, of Jacksonville, a passenger on the motorcycle, was airlifted to Orlando Regional Medical Center, where she was also reported in critical condition, according to FHP.
Safety was on the mind of many bikers following the deadliest Bike Week in Volusia County history, when 20 riders were killed in March.
Motorcyclists on Saturday praised Leesburg's BikeFest organizers for separating motorcycles from other vehicles in the downtown area. Most of Main Street in the downtown district on Saturday was open only to motorcycles.
"This is so much safer than Daytona," Bob Murray of Leesburg said. "Over there, you're mixing cars with motorcycles and it creates such a dangerous situation. But, I wonder if this grows we'll see a lot more accidents."
Hundreds of bikers revved their engines as they cruised up and down Main Street on Saturday. Others walked along the sidewalk, checking out the various leather jackets, saddlebags and t-shirts being sold by vendors.
The event also included music by veteran artist Leon Russell on Friday night. Rock band Foghat was scheduled to perform Saturday night.
It also featured dozens of custom bikes on display.
Bikefest events continue today until 4 p.m. For more information, go to leesburgbikefest.com
Martin E. Comas can be reached at mcomas@orlandosentinel.com or 352-742-5927.
Copyright © 2006
Last edited on Mon May 1st, 2006 12:44 pm by Vero Steve |
marc
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Posted: Mon May 1st, 2006 12:00 pm |
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Abo wrote: A sherrif got one, How??? Just curious....
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Abo
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Posted: Mon May 1st, 2006 11:53 am |
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| Hey Y'all. What a Party!! This was the only year anyone got killed at this event. I believe we lost 6 this weekend. A sherrif got one, and Fri nite a 83 year old lady ran over one for sure. Sorry for all familys and friends. Ride Free. Abo
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