A Starter Guide to Motorcycle Gear: Part 1
When you are driving a car, the vehicle itself already comes ready with most of the safety features you will need. However, on a motorcycle, you are more exposed and vulnerable without being walled in by metal and airbags. Because of this, it is paramount (and often the law) to wear proper safety attire while riding a motorcycle. But with
Road Rash and How to Treat It
Road rash is one of the most common injuries for motorcycle riders who get into an accident. It is also a type of injury that is mostly unique to motorcyclists and other people who operate vehicles that are not enclosed. This type of abrasion can range from a minor injury that will heal on its own to severe cases that can carry complications or
Motorcyclist killed in crash on Poinciana Boulevard
CANNOT STRESS THIS ENOUGH. LOOK TWICE, SAVE A LIFE. As drivers on the roadway we should always take precautions to look twice ensuring no motorcycles are coming before making left-hand turns or changing lanes, as a motorcyclist can be riding in your blind spot. Yesterday, a 52-year-old man was killed after Florida Highway Patrol troopers say an SUV crashed into
Girl Injured in Crash Involving Chiefs Coach Britt Reid Is Out of Coma
Ariel, a 5-year-old girl who was critically injured in a car crash involving Kansas City Chiefs outside linebackers coach Britt Reid, is out of her coma. Tiffany Verhulst, the organizer of a GoFundMe page for Ariel’s family, posted the update late Monday night, writing, “Ariel is awake.” Ariel was one of two children injured in the Feb. 4 crash outside of the Chief’s
2 people dead after crash on I-95 near Miami Gardens Drive exit
Authorities have said that two people were killed in the wreck. According to Florida Highway Patrol, the crash occurred in the southbound express lanes near the exit for Miami Gardens Drive. The accident involved a Dodge pickup truck and a Saturn sedan, troopers said. Two occupants who were inside the Saturn died at the scene, according to authorities. The southbound
Earnhardt killed in 2001 Daytona 500 crash
The death of Dale Earnhardt from a crash during the last lap of the 2001 Daytona 500 is considered the darkest day in the history of NASCAR. The 20th anniversary of his death is coming up on Feb. 18 and the stock car racing community is noting that his legacy includes dramatic improvements in the safety of motorsports. Following those
