Wear your helmet! WARNING: GRAPHIC IMAGES - Motorcycle-Journal Forums

mrlmd · 04-15-2008, 08:17 PM

I got this in an email a while back and just figured out how to download the pictures and get them up on here. It's pretty graphic but instructional.

A truck was traveling down the highway at ~ 1Am near Tulsa Oklahoma.
Motorcyclist was traveling at ~120 mph and ran into the back of the moving semi truck.
Truck driver said he felt the impact, and it took almost a half mile for him to pull over.

This is what he found.

He lived.

WEAR YOUR HELMET!

Alex13 · 04-15-2008, 08:26 PM

Wow.

tricker · 04-15-2008, 08:28 PM

repost yes... point proven yes... actually the motorcycle driver died

**Clint** · 04-15-2008, 08:37 PM

Yes, that was most certainly a fatality. I saw the news article. Do you think that the photographer would've had the opportunity to take all these shots with no one around if he was breathing?

Please be more courteous about posting graphic images. Some of us don't appreciate being surprised by that type of thing, especially in the presence of family or coworkers.

NateHarris · 04-15-2008, 09:21 PM

I have seen these pics before and had the same impression; the pictures are not supposed to be floating around like this. I find it disrespectful for the family of this boy who died. Each of us has done some very stupid things and are lucky that Chance didn't catch us.

mrlmd · 04-16-2008, 08:21 AM

This wasn't posted to be disrespectful, but rather educational. These pictures are public knowledge, the biker is not identified here, and it could be argued they should circulate around these circles more. Maybe it could save another's life if it could influence their behavior. I don't want to get into a further argument about this, the point has been made.

themeatmanlandry · 04-16-2008, 08:23 AM

Gee, who'd a thought you could DIE on a motorcycle?

I want my money back!!

themeatmanlandry · 04-16-2008, 08:25 AM

Why is the thread title "Wear Your Helmet"? Dude OBVIOUSLY had his helmet on. In fact, had he NOT worn a helmet, his noggin may not have wedged in there like that.

AZRyder · 04-16-2008, 08:26 AM

Definitely a repost lol, I think it's been posted about 5 times..no biggie though, I guilty occasionally lol

Cirquerider · 04-16-2008, 09:39 AM

Not only a repeat, but its been on numerous forums and was discussed by Snopes. The victim Brandon Lee White of Oklahoma was killed when he apparently slammed into the rear of the truck at 120 mph. Ironically, his friend Devin Seigal who attended the funeral was killed the following week.

According to that article, this thread is a 2008 variant of the story that claimed the motorcyclist lived, "wear your helmet". Also with regard to any "disrespect", it appears the family hopes that some good can come of their son's death, through increased awareness and implementation of safety laws, will come through this kind of public exposure. Condolences again to the family left behind from a wildly reckless decision to race on the streets. The family advocates among other things, immediate revocation of motorcycle licenses for street racing and extreme excessive speed. Having witnessed the results of these activities myself, I agree. Some riders can't handle the power.

Broc · 04-16-2008, 10:09 AM

so this guy was drug for a half mile.... wonder if he was out or still aware of what was going on when that happened.... Can you imagine being stuck in that truck fully aware and in agony for a half mile?

Personally, I would have rather had my head splat and just get it over with quickly.

Cirquerider · 04-16-2008, 11:22 AM

At that speed, you don't need to dent your head to squash your brain.
This guy never knew what hit him.

**Clint** · 04-16-2008, 01:14 PM

That, and I'd guess his neck was broken.

KD57 · 04-16-2008, 01:24 PM

Kinda like those drug films they showed you in school. Supposed to be graphic to scare you away from doing them. I don't think it worked.

**Clint** · 04-16-2008, 01:25 PM

Uggh. I saw some nasty STD shots growing up. Those did work.

themeatmanlandry · 04-16-2008, 01:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RowdyRed94

Uggh. I saw some nasty STD shots growing up. Those did work.

OMG. When I was in eighth grade I got in trouble for talking and laughing during the birds and bees session, so me and another guy had to carry around the snapshots of canker sores and what-not for the class to see. As I made the rounds toting the pictures, I secretly told the class that the teacher took them herself using a mirror.

Some of the body parts were male!!!

jgreth · 04-16-2008, 01:46 PM

rofl mark

GSXR Girl · 04-16-2008, 02:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RowdyRed94

Yes, that was most certainly a fatality. I saw the news article. Do you think that the photographer would've had the opportunity to take all these shots with no one around if he was breathing?

Please be more courteous about posting graphic images. Some of us don't appreciate being surprised by that type of thing, especially in the presence of family or coworkers.

he said they're graphical!! lol. thats why i haven't clicked on the pics. i don't want to gag LMAO

busa-boy33 · 04-16-2008, 02:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AZRyder

Definitely a repost lol, I think it's been posted about 5 times..no biggie though, I guilty occasionally lol

fo real.. this has got to be the most posted pics on the internet by now..

now I've got a set of guy going through 3 walls of a taco bell without a helmet.. talk about messed up..

If you don't respect your bike, your riding abilities, and so on and so forth.. what else can you expect to do but get hurt, and or killed.

themeatmanlandry · 04-16-2008, 02:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GSXR Girl

he said they're graphical!! lol. thats why i haven't clicked on the pics. i don't want to gag LMAO

"graphiCAL"??

He drew them?

Are they posted in Cartesian Coordinate format? I may have to click on them just to see that!!!

04-15-2008, 08:17 PM	#1 (permalink)
mrlmd Newbie Joined: Dec 2007 Bike: Suzuki GZ250 - for starter Location: Shell Point (Crawfordville) Florida Posts: 22	Wear your helmet! WARNING: GRAPHIC IMAGES I got this in an email a while back and just figured out how to download the pictures and get them up on here. It's pretty graphic but instructional. A truck was traveling down the highway at ~ 1Am near Tulsa Oklahoma. Motorcyclist was traveling at ~120 mph and ran into the back of the moving semi truck. Truck driver said he felt the impact, and it took almost a half mile for him to pull over. This is what he found. He lived. WEAR YOUR HELMET! Attached Thumbnails

04-15-2008, 08:26 PM	#2 (permalink)
Alex13 Fender Buffer Joined: Sep 2007 Bike: 2007 Boulevard M50 (Black) Location: Stockbridge, GA Posts: 444	Wow. __________________ Set low goals so you can overachieve.

04-15-2008, 09:21 PM	#5 (permalink)
NateHarris Clunked into first gear Joined: Oct 2006 Bike: 07 Suzuki M50 Location: Fort Mill, SC 29707 Posts: 211	I have seen these pics before and had the same impression; the pictures are not supposed to be floating around like this. I find it disrespectful for the family of this boy who died. Each of us has done some very stupid things and are lucky that Chance didn't catch us. __________________ Nate 07 M50 Some folks are forever telling us the glass is half full. Others that it is half empty. Did it ever occur to any of these folks that maybe the glass is too big? -George Carlin

04-16-2008, 08:26 AM	#9 (permalink)
AZRyder Fifth gear streak Joined: Jun 2006 Bike: Suzuki C90T Location: Chandler Arizona Posts: 1,560	Definitely a repost lol, I think it's been posted about 5 times..no biggie though, I guilty occasionally lol __________________ -------------------------------------------------- I don't care if it's the unholy four, John Wayne and Dorothy Lamour I just don't wanna talk to him now......

04-16-2008, 10:09 AM	#11 (permalink)
Broc In Training Joined: Nov 2007 Bike: 02 Yamaha Warrior Location: PhoeniXXX, Az Posts: 107	so this guy was drug for a half mile.... wonder if he was out or still aware of what was going on when that happened.... Can you imagine being stuck in that truck fully aware and in agony for a half mile? Personally, I would have rather had my head splat and just get it over with quickly. __________________ Ride Powersports Now! NBDesign - Custom software built to your specs. What's Cooking?

04-16-2008, 08:21 AM	#6 (permalink)
mrlmd Newbie Joined: Dec 2007 Bike: Suzuki GZ250 - for starter Location: Shell Point (Crawfordville) Florida Posts: 22	This wasn't posted to be disrespectful, but rather educational. These pictures are public knowledge, the biker is not identified here, and it could be argued they should circulate around these circles more. Maybe it could save another's life if it could influence their behavior. I don't want to get into a further argument about this, the point has been made.

04-16-2008, 08:23 AM	#7 (permalink)
themeatmanlandry Banned Joined: Dec 2003 Bike: 2002 Bandit 600S (Black); 2006 GSXR750 (Black) Location: Memphis Posts: 11,423	Gee, who'd a thought you could DIE on a motorcycle? I want my money back!!

04-16-2008, 08:25 AM	#8 (permalink)
themeatmanlandry Banned Joined: Dec 2003 Bike: 2002 Bandit 600S (Black); 2006 GSXR750 (Black) Location: Memphis Posts: 11,423	Why is the thread title "Wear Your Helmet"? Dude OBVIOUSLY had his helmet on. In fact, had he NOT worn a helmet, his noggin may not have wedged in there like that.

04-16-2008, 09:39 AM	#10 (permalink)
Cirquerider Where Am I ? Joined: Apr 2008 Bike: '06 Boulevard C90 Location: El Dorado Hills, CA Posts: 46	Not only a repeat, but its been on numerous forums and was discussed by Snopes. The victim Brandon Lee White of Oklahoma was killed when he apparently slammed into the rear of the truck at 120 mph. Ironically, his friend Devin Seigal who attended the funeral was killed the following week. According to that article, this thread is a 2008 variant of the story that claimed the motorcyclist lived, "wear your helmet". Also with regard to any "disrespect", it appears the family hopes that some good can come of their son's death, through increased awareness and implementation of safety laws, will come through this kind of public exposure. Condolences again to the family left behind from a wildly reckless decision to race on the streets. The family advocates among other things, immediate revocation of motorcycle licenses for street racing and extreme excessive speed. Having witnessed the results of these activities myself, I agree. Some riders can't handle the power.

04-16-2008, 11:22 AM	#12 (permalink)
Cirquerider Where Am I ? Joined: Apr 2008 Bike: '06 Boulevard C90 Location: El Dorado Hills, CA Posts: 46	At that speed, you don't need to dent your head to squash your brain. This guy never knew what hit him.

04-16-2008, 01:24 PM	#14 (permalink)
KD57 No Significant Other Joined: Oct 2007 Bike: 2008 ZZR600 Location: Under a rock in Texas Posts: 2,394	Kinda like those drug films they showed you in school. Supposed to be graphic to scare you away from doing them. I don't think it worked. __________________ The "other" ZZR rider.

04-16-2008, 01:46 PM	#17 (permalink)
jgreth Mr. Threadjack Joined: Aug 2007 Bike: 2007 Suzuki GS500F Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 3,059	rofl mark __________________ What the hell am I looking at? When does this happen in the movie? You're looking at now, sir. Everything that happens now is happening now. What happened to then? We passed then. When? Just now. We're at now now. Go back to then. When? Now! Now? Now! I can't. Why? We missed it. When? Just now. When will then be now? Soon.

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