Comments on: Motorcyclist Critical After 50 Foot Plunge Off Bridge

By: mike

mike — Wed, 13 Jul 2016 14:35:31 +0000

watch for ALL vehicles. bikers, hooliganism in town will get you killed. ride like you are invisible, & keep in mind, popping “wheelies”, doing “burnouts”, & other exhibitions of speed is a $1000 fine in FLA.

i hope young Mr. Gares will be okay, so many b4 him never got a 2nd chance.

By: Burnie D Silcox

Burnie D Silcox — Tue, 12 Jul 2016 22:30:13 +0000

Went to hosp. Tue. to check on Campbell Broke 1 arm, surgery needed.He goes for surgery wed. on his hips broke both, needs plates & screws. He is in much pain. But thank God he had his helmet own and he is alive.I ve been family friend with his parents since before he was born. By the way he got cut-off, 5 pm on Fri. afternoon you know how we all drive, to fast. Prayers for his recovery

By: Vic Himler

Vic Himler — Mon, 11 Jul 2016 12:11:28 +0000

Watch for Motorcycles. Yes this boy did a foolish thing, but Look twice for Motorcycles someone’s
Grandkids want to see Grandpa again! Thanks

By: Bernard Sullivan

Bernard Sullivan — Mon, 11 Jul 2016 12:10:06 +0000

DCP and Anne: Be advised that the leading cause of motorcycle fatalities nationally is a four-wheel vehicle making a left turn into the right-of-way of a motorcycle that they did not see.

I ride. I always feel a bit of gratitude when I see on of those bumper stickers or signs. I pump my fist in the air when I ride under a STATE-POSTED warning on overhead Interstate information signs to watch out for motorcycles.

And I don’t give a rip about your reaction to the signs. My life and the lives of my fellow motorcyclists are more important than your evident low tolerance for very minor annoyances.

By: DCP

DCP — Sun, 10 Jul 2016 19:53:46 +0000

I totally agree with Anne. I am sick of seeing the “Watch for Motorcycles” bumper stickers. I watch out for ALL vehicles, but motorcyclists need to realize that we can’t “watch for you” if you are going 75-80 MPH, ignoring traffic laws and your own safety, and weaving in and out of traffic. If we are “watching for you” and then you come out of nowhere…..you’re going to be on the unfortunate end of the scenario. ALL drivers make mistakes, but I like my chances of surviving my own or another’s mistake better than a motorcyclist’s chances. I’d like a bumper sticker that says, “Motorcyclists, watch for 4-wheel vehicles.”

By: Garry Hunter

Garry Hunter — Sun, 10 Jul 2016 16:24:32 +0000

I pray that the rider of this bike recovers from this incident. Being a owner and operator for many years of a bike I know how it is to have to watch out for 4 wheel vehicles…but when bikers don’t obey the laws of the road and spitting lanes and going between vehicles is a accident waiting to happen. ..I hope this young man learns his lesson it he survives..praying he does.

By: BPD

BPD — Sun, 10 Jul 2016 02:25:10 +0000

Hope he heals to ride again, albeit with more respect for himself and others around him. I ride (not a crotch rocket and not cruiser) and would ask that if you are following a bike, give a little extra room as most bikes have excellent brakes. I tense up every time I have to brake hard, hoping the guy behind me stops in time.

Ride Safe.

By: john

john — Sun, 10 Jul 2016 02:01:20 +0000

According to the news article above, it sounds to me like the cyclist was lane splitting, that is extremely dangerous and it is illegal in the state of Florida, someone please correct me if I’m wrong, but I don’t thank so. To you bikers out there be safe be seen, I’d rather look un-cool like a big yellow banana going down the road than cool on a black bike, black leather, black helmet, squashed on black asphalt, so go with the flow and never, never, never, never, ever make any sudden moves, do this and you’ll live to ride another day. Praying that young man recovers.

All….and one thing else, some people need to read the FULL story before they comment, not just the headline.

By: GEORGE

GEORGE — Sat, 09 Jul 2016 22:26:19 +0000

This is exactly the reason you need to check twice for motorcycles, if you have time. Just like with anything there is good and bad.

By: Rolltide2485

Rolltide2485 — Sat, 09 Jul 2016 21:08:26 +0000

This story has nothing to do with people not paying attention. It’s about young riders that don’t respect their bikes. If your going to ride one then you need to respect it. As a rider myself lane splitting should not bepracticed. I’ll say a prayer for him and his family.