Motorcyclist hit & run (Tampa area) - Motorcycle-Journal Forums

D_Klein · 07-19-2007, 11:36 AM

I don't know this guy, but if I were involved in a hit & run, I'd want other riders to help me find the suspect.

***$500 REWARD***

Date: Wednesday July 18, 2007
Time: 4:15 pm
Location of incident: Tampa Fl. / Northbound lanes of Dale Mabry directly in front of Raymond James Stadium between the streets of Tampa Bay and Martin Luther king Jr. Blvd.

Description of Incident: The victim was driving northbound on Dale Mabry in the middle lane. Victim was riding a 2006 Suzuki GSXR 750 Motorcycle. Directly in front of Raymond James Stadium, the driver of a Lexus SC300 traveling northbound crossed from the outside lane to the inside lane. During their course of travel, they struck the right side of the front motorcycle tire causing the victim to wreck. The motorcycle flipped about 4-6 feet in the air and landed on top of him. The driver of the vehicle that struck the motorcyclist then stopped about 25 yards from the scene for a brief second before fleeing. No tag number or partial tag number was able to be seen by the victim or witnesses.

Description of the suspect vehicle is as follows: The following pictures are for example only. These are pictures of the exact make and model. ***IMPORTANT*** The vehicle in question is GOLD IN COLOR. Vehicle has tinted windows.

The driver side rear corner panel and rear bumper as shown here will have damage.

Injuires Sustained to Victim: Broken Left Arm, Broken Left Wrist, Sprained Right Wrist, Severe Bruising Down Left Leg. Rider was wearing safety helmet and gloves. If you were in the area and remember something, or know of someone who has damage to their vehicle that meets the above criteria, please report this information to myself or Tampa Police Department immediately.

If anyone has information leading to the arrest of the driver in question, they are entitled to a $500 REWARD from the victim. You can contact the victim here.

Please do not hesitate to contact Tampa Police Department Anonymously here to assist in their active investigation.

Rockhead · 07-19-2007, 11:51 AM

What a scumbag.........

NorthernYankee · 07-19-2007, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Rockhead

What a scumbag.........

Scribbles · 07-19-2007, 03:55 PM

Some people do not belong in society. I hope someone turns the jerk in!

Dave Nadeau · 07-20-2007, 04:23 PM

Yes I agree with you all...now get a rope!!!

parabians · 07-20-2007, 07:27 PM

Unbelievable that they wouldn't stop and rush to aid. Cowardly SOB.

ORBrit · 07-22-2007, 01:26 AM

surely it can't be that hard to find a gold SC300 in the DMV records and then check it for damage where it struck the bike?
I hope they get more than a ticket/fine when they find the b@st@rds that did this.

robertc729 · 07-22-2007, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by ORBrit

surely it can't be that hard to find a gold SC300 in the DMV records and then check it for damage where it struck the bike?
I hope they get more than a ticket/fine when they find the b@st@rds that did this.

MOTOHOLIC! · 07-24-2007, 11:47 AM

What a coward, to leave the scene! I hope he's caught and hung up by his thumbs!

DeRiggi · 07-24-2007, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by MOTOHOLIC!

What a coward, to leave the scene! I hope he's caught and hung up by his thumbs!

His thumbs are too polite....i can think of something else i hope he is hung by....

tnichols · 07-24-2007, 10:39 PM

IS it just me or are more people fleeing the scene these days? Including what happened to me that makes three times I've heard of this happing this week!

07-19-2007, 11:36 AM	#1 (permalink)
D_Klein 100% Title Free Joined: Feb 2006 Bike: '05 GSX-R750 (Anniversary Edition) Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 1,544	Motorcyclist hit & run (Tampa area) I don't know this guy, but if I were involved in a hit & run, I'd want other riders to help me find the suspect. *$500 REWARD* Date: Wednesday July 18, 2007 Time: 4:15 pm Location of incident: Tampa Fl. / Northbound lanes of Dale Mabry directly in front of Raymond James Stadium between the streets of Tampa Bay and Martin Luther king Jr. Blvd. Description of Incident: The victim was driving northbound on Dale Mabry in the middle lane. Victim was riding a 2006 Suzuki GSXR 750 Motorcycle. Directly in front of Raymond James Stadium, the driver of a Lexus SC300 traveling northbound crossed from the outside lane to the inside lane. During their course of travel, they struck the right side of the front motorcycle tire causing the victim to wreck. The motorcycle flipped about 4-6 feet in the air and landed on top of him. The driver of the vehicle that struck the motorcyclist then stopped about 25 yards from the scene for a brief second before fleeing. No tag number or partial tag number was able to be seen by the victim or witnesses. Description of the suspect vehicle is as follows: The following pictures are for example only. These are pictures of the exact make and model. *IMPORTANT* The vehicle in question is GOLD IN COLOR. Vehicle has tinted windows. The driver side rear corner panel and rear bumper as shown here will have damage. Injuires Sustained to Victim: Broken Left Arm, Broken Left Wrist, Sprained Right Wrist, Severe Bruising Down Left Leg. Rider was wearing safety helmet and gloves. If you were in the area and remember something, or know of someone who has damage to their vehicle that meets the above criteria, please report this information to myself or Tampa Police Department immediately. If anyone has information leading to the arrest of the driver in question, they are entitled to a $500 REWARD from the victim. You can contact the victim here. Please do not hesitate to contact Tampa Police Department Anonymously here to assist in their active investigation. __________________ "Being shot out of a cannon will always be better than being squeezed out of a tube. That is why God made fast motorcycles, Bubba...." ~Hunter S. Thompson

07-19-2007, 11:51 AM	#2 (permalink)
Rockhead M-J.Com Master Poster Joined: Jan 2006 Bike: M50 Location: 1060 West Addison, Chicago Posts: 3,758	What a scumbag......... __________________ Go Cubs!!!

07-19-2007, 03:55 PM	#4 (permalink)
Scribbles Fourth gear and illegal Joined: Oct 2005 Bike: Looking for a new experience! (last bike--Lt. Blue 2005 S50) Location: The Heart of it All Posts: 742	Some people do not belong in society. I hope someone turns the jerk in! __________________ -- Scribbles Internet scribblings of a random nature... iPodities

07-20-2007, 04:23 PM	#5 (permalink)
Dave Nadeau TurtleWax Taster Joined: Mar 2006 Bike: 08 ElectraGlide ( IN Vivid Black)!!!!!!!!!! Location: Bridgewater, Ma Posts: 579	Yes I agree with you all...now get a rope!!! __________________ The faster I go the behinder I get..... US Navy 68-72 Amphibs, Little Creek, Va. "The Old Man"

07-20-2007, 07:27 PM	#6 (permalink)
parabians Seat Tester Joined: May 2007 Bike: 2005 VTX 1300R Location: Boyd, TX Posts: 78	Unbelievable that they wouldn't stop and rush to aid. Cowardly SOB. __________________

07-22-2007, 01:26 AM	#7 (permalink)
ORBrit U.B's LoveChild Joined: Oct 2006 Bike: 2007 Suzuki Boulevard S50 Location: Eugene, OR Posts: 1,076	surely it can't be that hard to find a gold SC300 in the DMV records and then check it for damage where it struck the bike? I hope they get more than a ticket/fine when they find the b@st@rds that did this. __________________ Ranked best in the nation by NHTSA for Motorcycle Safety Course best practices.

07-24-2007, 11:47 AM	#9 (permalink)
MOTOHOLIC! Sit speling cheker Joined: Sep 2006 Bike: don't have one Location: Eastern Kentucky Posts: 1,735	What a coward, to leave the scene! I hope he's caught and hung up by his thumbs! __________________ One person with commitment is worth a hundred who have only an interest.

07-24-2007, 10:39 PM	#11 (permalink)
tnichols Found second gear by accident Joined: Jan 2006 Bike: 2005 Suzuki S50 Location: Hickory NC Posts: 307	IS it just me or are more people fleeing the scene these days? Including what happened to me that makes three times I've heard of this happing this week!

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