Comments on: Motorcyclist Dies In Beulah Crash

By: Charles Odom

Charles Odom — Sun, 29 Oct 2017 23:02:39 +0000

These types of accidents should result in a negligent homicide charge for the other driver. Age doesn’t matter, but someone needs to hold driver’s responsible for their actions. Clearly, this person pulled directly in front of another person, after being stopped, so negligence is present. I also believe that driver’s licenses should be harder to obtain and maintain. Countless driver’s these days have no clue how to drive and think of only themselves: pulling out in front of people, blocking the left lane from faster traffic, switching lanes and braking to turn in front of vehicles, not yielding the right of way in merge lanes, etc.

By: Duns Megus

Duns Megus — Sun, 29 Oct 2017 21:52:46 +0000

Herein is proof positive that one does not have to have relevant knowledge to have an opinion, make a judgment, or convict someone.

If the FHP has not reached a conclusion and is investigating, what gives anyone else the ability to do so by reading Northescambia’s account? Divine knowledge?

By: Karen K

Karen K — Sun, 29 Oct 2017 15:40:56 +0000

Apparently not many of you all know about that intersection. It could have happened to anyone and has happened to alot over the years along with alot of close calls. People who use that intersection enough long enough will be able to tell you maybe it’s the way the sun or something shines but sometimes no matter how many times you look you won’t see it until it’s there.

By: JD Salinger

JD Salinger — Sun, 29 Oct 2017 14:36:36 +0000

There are quite a few moronic statements on here. Look twice should be the norm but it doesn’t change the fact that motorcycles are not easily seen. Murdercycles/donorcycles are the nicknames that are always thrown around in the ER, and for good reason. I am a lifelong rider and will always have a stable of bikes in the garage regardless of the danger. I take a risk every time I hit the road , I know and embrace it. We are practically invisible behind an A pillar on a car, so quit bitching about everyone else not looking twice. We know the dangers and still ride. As for the crotch rocket comment not going the speed limit, that’s like me saying that all people steal after getting robbed. Idiots.

By: Trocarman

Trocarman — Sun, 29 Oct 2017 10:48:21 +0000

Younger drivers cause more accidents than older drivers. Whrmen isctge last time you saw a crotch rocket doing the speed limit?

By: Suzie B.

Suzie B. — Sat, 28 Oct 2017 20:08:47 +0000

Age is usually not the only factor. Not paying attention is. Drivers are not educated the way they once were. Add that to the numerous distractions we now have along with so many more cars on the road – it will only get worse. I would easily agree to being fully tested every 4 years except that the fees would be ridiculous. I also feel that before someone can take off in an RV over a certain length, there should be a special license. Commercial drivers have to have special testing, motorcycle riders have to have it, school bus drivers have to have it but not someone driving a huge bus/box for enjoyment. There are no easy solutions.

By: Some Dude

Some Dude — Sat, 28 Oct 2017 17:47:06 +0000

Age doesn’t always indicate bad driving. I recently was in an accident caused by the other driver who was late 30’s, and I am 32. My vehicle was totaled from the crash. It can happen at any age.

By: anne 1of 2

anne 1of 2 — Sat, 28 Oct 2017 14:58:59 +0000

Those making comments about the age of the man need to remember what they wrote should they be lucky enough to live into their 70’s. By then every engine on the road will be self driven and they can sit like couch potatoes, the sport of driving will be gone. The man was enjoying his life to the last minute! God bless his family. he is in better hands.

By: Grace

Grace — Sat, 28 Oct 2017 14:39:42 +0000

@ Citizen
I totally agree with you.
Many people make emotional statements and don’t even think about accidents occur.
I lost a precious loved one who was a passager with a friend driving.
Never once did my family think or say an unkind word to the other family
We prayed for them during our loss.

By: Safebear

Safebear — Sat, 28 Oct 2017 14:08:36 +0000

You don’t have to be 70 to pull out in front of someone. I can’t count how many times younger people have pulled out in front of me. Whether it’s they got tired of waiting on me to get there or they looked both ways then looked at their phone without looking both ways again – there are a thousand reasons why they do it. I’m not 70 but I’ll promise that when anyone comments that people over 70 need to go through additional road testing or whatever, when you get 70 you’ll probably complain that you have to do it.