Drunk Cager...coulda been worse - Motorcycle-Journal Forums

Stratolounger · 08-27-2007, 08:48 AM

Yesterday on our 5 states in 1 day ride, we just left Texas. Our group is riding at the posted speed limit of 70 mph in the right hand lane. This stupid drunk b**ch in the left lane passing us at about 5 mph faster than we're going, veered off into the median, overcorrected, lost control, came within inches of hitting my buddy Jason in the ass end (I was riding in front of jason) but she missed him thankfully.

The guy riding behind Jason saw the truck slide sideways in front of him & nailed the brakes. When he hit the truck, he was only doing about 5 mph thankfully. He got a gash in his right shin from the bumper of the truck. He's very lucky. We had 13 bikes in formation, she coulda taken out alot more riders. Considering what could've happened, it turned out pretty good.

I've always hated drunk drivers & I still hate 'em.

Stupid b**ch was crying when she got arrested...............what a shame. I hear New Mexico has some pretty tough DUI laws.............I hope so.

I have zero sympathy for drunk drivers

themeatmanlandry · 08-27-2007, 09:21 AM

I think it's funny that you posted her picture!

I have no tolerance for a drunk behind the wheel of a car. Glad no one was hurt more seriously.

Ext1jdh · 08-27-2007, 09:24 AM

Is the injured guy or anyone else going to file charges?

Time4me2ride · 08-27-2007, 09:27 AM

Wow, I'm really glad that didn't turn out worse. It is amazing she didn't kill someone in your group. Sounds like good reactions by all the riders minimized the damage. I hope they lock her up for a while.

zenn68 · 08-27-2007, 01:15 PM

That could have been tragic, for all involved. After all these years of "dont drink and drive" indoctrination, Its all over the media, in one way or another, people are still that dumb.

rugerguy45 · 08-27-2007, 02:14 PM

WOW. Glad every one made it out okay. New Mexico has very tough DUI laws. It is also very hard on repeat offenders.

mtalicarox · 08-27-2007, 02:18 PM

I have 0 tolerance for drunk drivers as well.. if they kill soemone.. give them the chair. If they hurt someone - lock them up for 20+ years. Teach them a thing or 2.

MOTOHOLIC! · 08-27-2007, 07:37 PM

Whew, that was a close call!

Glad everyone's OK.

DR-Z125L · 08-27-2007, 07:42 PM

I like how the bike is still standing

....On a serious note I'm glad no one got seriously hurt, and you guys will all ride again!

Rickster · 08-27-2007, 07:59 PM

Lock her up, and through away the key.

Glad to hear no one got hurt bad.

ChicsterMG · 08-27-2007, 08:35 PM

You were all lucky!

Glad they got her. I think it's a riot that you posted her pic while she is in cuffs.

650Doug · 08-27-2007, 09:08 PM

Here by me an off duty police officer was riding his GSXR-1000 and got hit by a drunk driver.

He survived the initial impact, but then the drunk ran him over, and then he died from that.

A group of motorists who just happened to be there, actually lifted the corner of the car off the cop, to get him out from under it. Then they tackled and held the fleeing drunk until police arrived.

And "oh what a shocker": the drunk was on a suspended license, and has had previous drunk driving beefs.

It's always a shyt story, except for the drunks....

Rockhead · 08-27-2007, 09:16 PM

Glad to hear everyones ok.

JmalB · 08-28-2007, 05:54 AM

When I was living in NM, I didn't think the DUI laws were all that tough. May be they've changed.

busa-boy33 · 08-28-2007, 08:09 AM

No worries guys.. Our liberal laws here will give her a fine, slap on the wrist, Maybe sent to a DUI class, and told not to do it again.. Bless her heart she was crying!! thats reason enough to let her go.. right?? our laws are a joke!

themeatmanlandry · 08-28-2007, 08:26 AM

Maybe she'll get hte whopping 82 minutes of incarceration like Nicole Ritchie. That should teach her a thing or two!!

Stratolounger · 08-28-2007, 08:47 AM

Thanks for the comments folks.

He was at work yesterday, limping a little but good otherwise. He's hoping his bike will be repaired before the good riding season is over here.........he's in good spirits.

I had to post her with the cuffs on. The Sheriff is holding her up, not keeping her from running away.

It looks like he has no choice but to turn it in to his ins company & pay his deductable. I guess that truck & her liquor collection are the only things she has. Turns out, her ins expired.........imagine that! Also, this is her 3rd strike so hopefully she's OUT, but she'll probably get a slap on the wrist, a small fine, & be able to get back into her truck & maybe kill a family or a motorcyclist or a pedestrian next time.

Maybe we should change our 5 in 1 route next year?

themeatmanlandry · 08-28-2007, 09:18 AM

I'm guessing that those skid marks are from a previous accident?

busa-boy33 · 08-28-2007, 09:19 AM

I am glad your friend is ok.. tell him his other motorcycle family out there on net wishes him well. Yeah this woman should be reduced to public transportation for the rest of her life. Its just like that girl who was drunk and racing down the highway, side swipes and kills two people from a royal family here visiting the states.. she gets two years?? wtf?! so we can say that a human life taken out by a drunk driver is only worth a year in prison.. way to clean up the streets America...

Stratolounger · 08-28-2007, 09:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by themeatmanlandry

I'm guessing that those skid marks are from a previous accident?

Nope, those are her skid marks

08-27-2007, 08:48 AM	#1 (permalink)
Stratolounger Where Am I ? Joined: Mar 2007 Bike: Yamaha Stratoliner Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 37	Drunk Cager...coulda been worse Yesterday on our 5 states in 1 day ride, we just left Texas. Our group is riding at the posted speed limit of 70 mph in the right hand lane. This stupid drunk bch in the left lane passing us at about 5 mph faster than we're going, veered off into the median, overcorrected, lost control, came within inches of hitting my buddy Jason in the ass end (I was riding in front of jason) but she missed him thankfully. The guy riding behind Jason saw the truck slide sideways in front of him & nailed the brakes. When he hit the truck, he was only doing about 5 mph thankfully. He got a gash in his right shin from the bumper of the truck. He's very lucky. We had 13 bikes in formation, she coulda taken out alot more riders. Considering what could've happened, it turned out pretty good. I've always hated drunk drivers & I still hate 'em. Stupid bch was crying when she got arrested...............what a shame. I hear New Mexico has some pretty tough DUI laws.............I hope so. I have zero sympathy for drunk drivers __________________ I need to move to a year-round warm climate. The older I get, the more I hate the cold

08-27-2007, 09:21 AM	#2 (permalink)
themeatmanlandry Happy-ass Lunatic Joined: Dec 2003 Bike: 2002 Bandit 600S (Black); 2006 GSXR750 (Black) Location: Memphis Posts: 11,423	I think it's funny that you posted her picture! I have no tolerance for a drunk behind the wheel of a car. Glad no one was hurt more seriously. __________________ Go to hell

08-27-2007, 09:24 AM	#3 (permalink)
Ext1jdh Top Gear ! Full Throttle! Joined: Apr 2005 Bike: Sold Location: Elgin, IL, US Posts: 5,257	Is the injured guy or anyone else going to file charges? __________________ I am lurking. I am likely to be eaten by a grue.

08-27-2007, 09:27 AM	#4 (permalink)
Time4me2ride Sprocket Pilot Joined: Oct 2005 Bike: Silver/Grey VStar1300 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 846	Wow, I'm really glad that didn't turn out worse. It is amazing she didn't kill someone in your group. Sounds like good reactions by all the riders minimized the damage. I hope they lock her up for a while. __________________ Carpe equus ferrum

08-27-2007, 07:37 PM	#8 (permalink)
MOTOHOLIC! Sit speling cheker Joined: Sep 2006 Bike: don't have one Location: Eastern Kentucky Posts: 1,760	Whew, that was a close call! Glad everyone's OK. __________________ One person with commitment is worth a hundred who have only an interest.

08-27-2007, 01:15 PM	#5 (permalink)
zenn68 Clunked into first gear Joined: Jul 2007 Bike: GS500e Location: New York Posts: 236	That could have been tragic, for all involved. After all these years of "dont drink and drive" indoctrination, Its all over the media, in one way or another, people are still that dumb.

08-27-2007, 02:14 PM	#6 (permalink)
rugerguy45 Seat Tester Joined: Apr 2007 Bike: 04 VL800 Location: NM Posts: 84	WOW. Glad every one made it out okay. New Mexico has very tough DUI laws. It is also very hard on repeat offenders.

08-27-2007, 02:18 PM	#7 (permalink)
mtalicarox Banned Joined: Aug 2007 Bike: 2003 Suzuki GSXR 1000 (Blue/White) Location: Hopkinton MA Posts: 647	I have 0 tolerance for drunk drivers as well.. if they kill soemone.. give them the chair. If they hurt someone - lock them up for 20+ years. Teach them a thing or 2.

08-27-2007, 07:42 PM	#9 (permalink)
DR-Z125L Special/Abusive Title Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 1,364	I like how the bike is still standing ....On a serious note I'm glad no one got seriously hurt, and you guys will all ride again!

08-27-2007, 08:35 PM	#11 (permalink)
ChicsterMG Refrigerator Magnet Test Engineer Joined: May 2005 Bike: Boulevard C50 Location: Afghanistan Posts: 3,508	You were all lucky! Glad they got her. I think it's a riot that you posted her pic while she is in cuffs. __________________ Sometimes you need to ask yourself, "WWGD?"...Just be awesome, that's all! GUT-CUT 2007: 177 LBS. 160 LBS.

08-27-2007, 09:08 PM	#12 (permalink)
650Doug Third gear and cruising Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 459	Here by me an off duty police officer was riding his GSXR-1000 and got hit by a drunk driver. He survived the initial impact, but then the drunk ran him over, and then he died from that. A group of motorists who just happened to be there, actually lifted the corner of the car off the cop, to get him out from under it. Then they tackled and held the fleeing drunk until police arrived. And "oh what a shocker": the drunk was on a suspended license, and has had previous drunk driving beefs. It's always a shyt story, except for the drunks....

08-27-2007, 09:16 PM	#13 (permalink)
Rockhead M-J.Com Master Poster Joined: Jan 2006 Bike: M50 Location: 1060 West Addison, Chicago Posts: 3,767	Glad to hear everyones ok. __________________ Greg Biffle #16

08-28-2007, 08:09 AM	#15 (permalink)
busa-boy33 M-J.Com Master Poster Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 3,922	No worries guys.. Our liberal laws here will give her a fine, slap on the wrist, Maybe sent to a DUI class, and told not to do it again.. Bless her heart she was crying!! thats reason enough to let her go.. right?? our laws are a joke!

08-28-2007, 08:26 AM	#16 (permalink)
themeatmanlandry Happy-ass Lunatic Joined: Dec 2003 Bike: 2002 Bandit 600S (Black); 2006 GSXR750 (Black) Location: Memphis Posts: 11,423	Maybe she'll get hte whopping 82 minutes of incarceration like Nicole Ritchie. That should teach her a thing or two!! __________________ Go to hell

08-28-2007, 08:47 AM	#17 (permalink)
Stratolounger Where Am I ? Joined: Mar 2007 Bike: Yamaha Stratoliner Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 37	Thanks for the comments folks. He was at work yesterday, limping a little but good otherwise. He's hoping his bike will be repaired before the good riding season is over here.........he's in good spirits. I had to post her with the cuffs on. The Sheriff is holding her up, not keeping her from running away. It looks like he has no choice but to turn it in to his ins company & pay his deductable. I guess that truck & her liquor collection are the only things she has. Turns out, her ins expired.........imagine that! Also, this is her 3rd strike so hopefully she's OUT, but she'll probably get a slap on the wrist, a small fine, & be able to get back into her truck & maybe kill a family or a motorcyclist or a pedestrian next time. Maybe we should change our 5 in 1 route next year? __________________ I need to move to a year-round warm climate. The older I get, the more I hate the cold

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08-28-2007, 09:18 AM	#18 (permalink)
themeatmanlandry Happy-ass Lunatic Joined: Dec 2003 Bike: 2002 Bandit 600S (Black); 2006 GSXR750 (Black) Location: Memphis Posts: 11,423	I'm guessing that those skid marks are from a previous accident? __________________ Go to hell

08-28-2007, 09:19 AM	#19 (permalink)
busa-boy33 M-J.Com Master Poster Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 3,922	I am glad your friend is ok.. tell him his other motorcycle family out there on net wishes him well. Yeah this woman should be reduced to public transportation for the rest of her life. Its just like that girl who was drunk and racing down the highway, side swipes and kills two people from a royal family here visiting the states.. she gets two years?? wtf?! so we can say that a human life taken out by a drunk driver is only worth a year in prison.. way to clean up the streets America...

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