2011 RT-S SM5 - Black
Bought June 2013 with 450 miles. 27K on 8-1-2017.
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Wow.....one very lucky ryder..He is right in that it is the size and construction of the spyder that probably saved his life cause you can imagine had he been on a two wheeler or smart car....
Gene and Ilana De Laney Mt. Helix, California
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2012 RS sm5 , 998cc V-Twin 106hp DIY brake and park brake Classic Black
Looking at the pictures, it appears that first contact with the Spyder was back some distance. I think the fact that the Spyder was not right behind the vehicle in front of him when hit also played a part in him not being seriously injured. If I'm right, the "squish factor" might have been much greater had he been pulled up right behind the red SUV.
In my mind, another good reason to give yourself more space between you and the vehicle ahead of you.
I'm really happy he got to walk away from this preventable negligence of the offending driver.
Bob I have seen your video on distracted drivers and I am just amazed at how many people are on their phones, or even worse texting while driving on the freeway! I want to shoot them at that point, and I'm a pacifist!
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I'm glad the Spyder owner is okay, but it's a fallacy that people are fine if they are walking around. If anyone is involved in an accident get transported to a hospital for an evaluation. Internal injuries don't show up right away.
Spyder sandwich A few weeks ago I was at a stoplight and heard crrruuunccch. I looked back and saw the car behind me with his rear bumper on the ground. I thank God that car was there and saved me otherwise could have been a very similar situation where some ID 10 T not paying attention rear ended. It certainly is dangerous out there, and working as a volunteer with our community emergency response team I have a fire radio and hear motorcycle accidents all the time, including the share of fatal ones. Please everyone use your situational awareness and please... ATGATT - All The Gear, All The Time, especially if nothing else a good full helmet. It may be inconvenient or against your whatever beliefs but none of us are immune and if the worst happens it just may save your life.
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This is just a reminder of the inherent danger involved in what we enjoy doing! Bob D, I hope this guy had safety gear on, and not Flip Flops shorts and a tank top! But it reminds me why I go ATGATT every time I get on the darn motorcycle, you don't know when you are going to encounter the distracted driver whether you are going to the Grocery Store, or to Valcourt! Dress for the slide, not the ryde!
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"The cause of the crash is under investigation." Say what?
It's obvious the gray car caused the crash when it ran into the back of the Spyder. Maybe they mean what else he was doing while he was moving.
It's odd the Spyder ryder seemed to be OK, but SUV driver was taken to a hospital.
Not too odd when you see that the SUV ran into the Van in front of them! They didn't have any safety gear on and who knows they may not have been wearing a seat belt!
White 2013 Spyder RT Limited. BajaRon Swaybar, Custom Dynamic Third Brake Light. Ultimate Custom Black and White seat with driver and passenger back rest. Gloryder Led Wheel lights.Custom Dynamics Led Bright sides, Amber and Red Fender lights, and Saddle Bag Bright sides.
2016 F3 Limited Intense Red Pearl. Lidlox, BRP Driver Back Rest, BRP Passenger Back Rest,Fog Lights, GPS, Signature Light! Custom Dynamics LED Bright Sides, Amber and Red Fender lights, and Saddle Bag Bright Sides.
Please everyone use your situational awareness and please... ATGATT - All The Gear, All The Time, especially if nothing else a good full helmet. It may be inconvenient or against your whatever beliefs but none of us are immune and if the worst happens it just may save your life.
My guess, is that he got launched off of the bike at the initial impact, and his safety gear did it's job...
The article says he wound up on top of the SUV.
"The driver told RNRF that he was propelled on top of the SUV and believes the size of the bike probably saved his life."
Bob
2011 RT-S SM5 - Black
Bought June 2013 with 450 miles. 27K on 8-1-2017.
Farkles - DIY Trunk Break Light, HMT Break Light, DIY Mirror Turn Signal Lights, DIY Bluetooth Dongle, DIY iPod Setup, DIY Alarm System Install, Show Chrome front fender / rear saddle bag lights, 4th break light around the trunk, Vented Windshield, Baja Ron Sway Bar, DIY GPS setup, Smooth Spyder, BRP Chrome Mirrors, Adjustable deflectors, Triaxis handlebars, NVB Pegs, Bad Boy Airhorn... More to come
I'm glad the Spyder owner is okay, but it's a fallacy that people are fine if they are walking around. If anyone is involved in an accident get transported to a hospital for an evaluation. Internal injuries don't show up right away.
You're right I think he should have gone to the hospital. Someone in the SUV was transported though.
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If you zoom in on the picture at the seat. The trunk lid is almost touching the windshield.
The seat looks like it is a backrest!
I have seen 3 other pictures / reports on rear end Spyder accidents over the last 2 years and the other 3 the rider perished.
This guy was lucky to be ejected. I bet the initial impact was not as damaging as the picture shows, and then when he was pushed into the SUV, that sudden stop ejected him onto the SUV and the rest of the crunch happened.
Luck guy and I agree with the previous post. This is why you do not stop right behind a car.
Bob
2011 RT-S SM5 - Black
Bought June 2013 with 450 miles. 27K on 8-1-2017.
Farkles - DIY Trunk Break Light, HMT Break Light, DIY Mirror Turn Signal Lights, DIY Bluetooth Dongle, DIY iPod Setup, DIY Alarm System Install, Show Chrome front fender / rear saddle bag lights, 4th break light around the trunk, Vented Windshield, Baja Ron Sway Bar, DIY GPS setup, Smooth Spyder, BRP Chrome Mirrors, Adjustable deflectors, Triaxis handlebars, NVB Pegs, Bad Boy Airhorn... More to come
Wow.....always cautious about people behind me especially if making a left turn with no turn lane....if I see them coming up on me fast, I just go straight and take a different route. It looks like he had no choice as it appears he was just stopped in traffic....
So thankful he's OK. Thanks for sharing.
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Looking at the pictures, it appears that first contact with the Spyder was back some distance. I think the fact that the Spyder was not right behind the vehicle in front of him when hit also played a part in him not being seriously injured. If I'm right, the "squish factor" might have been much greater had he been pulled up right behind the red SUV.
In my mind, another good reason to give yourself more space between you and the vehicle ahead of you.
I'm really happy he got to walk away from this preventable negligence of the offending driver.
Gary
This is the reason that I leave at least 20 feet and sometimes more between the car in front of me and my Spyder or my vehicle at stop lights and stop signs. I do not trust other drivers!!!!!
I am very glad that the spyder rider is ok.
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Another Spyder accident - distracted driving
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Thank Goodness, that he is okay... 
Skid marks
Originally Posted by kaos
with you: the car is new enough that it may have had ABS. No lockup means no skid-marks. 
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White 2013 Spyder RT Limited. BajaRon Swaybar, Custom Dynamic Third Brake Light. Ultimate Custom Black and White seat with driver and passenger back rest. Gloryder Led Wheel lights.Custom Dynamics Led Bright sides, Amber and Red Fender lights, and Saddle Bag Bright sides.
A few weeks ago I was at a stoplight and heard crrruuunccch. I looked back and saw the car behind me with his rear bumper on the ground. I thank God that car was there and saved me otherwise could have been a very similar situation where some ID 10 T not paying attention rear ended. It certainly is dangerous out there, and working as a volunteer with our community emergency response team I have a fire radio and hear motorcycle accidents all the time, including the share of fatal ones. Please everyone use your situational awareness and please... ATGATT - All The Gear, All The Time, especially if nothing else a good full helmet. It may be inconvenient or against your whatever beliefs but none of us are immune and if the worst happens it just may save your life.
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