another fatality

[irvin48]

our good friend and riding partner was killed last thursday by a lady who pulled out right in front
of them at a stop sign . jim ross was killed instantly and his wife, linda is still in intensive care.
they were on their rt doing what they loved. lady and family were not hurt and she hasnt been charged yet. happened in oregon illinois. we must be invisible to people. ride like everyone is your enemy. our prayers are with linda and her family.---

they were members of the spyderlovers family and he loved reading the forums and supporting vendors. he will be terribly missed.--
irvin and joyce toms

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

our good friend and riding partner was killed last thursday by a lady who pulled out right in front
of them at a stop sign . jim ross was killed instantly and his wife, linda is still in intensive care.
they were on their rt doing what they loved. lady and family were not hurt and she hasnt been charged yet. happened in oregon illinois. we must be invisible to people. ride like everyone is your enemy. our prayers are with linda and her family.---

they were members of the spyderlovers family and he loved reading the forums and supporting vendors. he will be terribly missed.--
irvin and joyce toms

So sorry to hear this, sending many prayers ................... and :agree: X's 10 concerning being aware of the careless drivers out there .... All please stay SAFE ..... Mike :pray:

[ARtraveler]

Our thoughts and :pray::pray: go with the family.

[Deanna777]

Sending prayers to the family.

Deanna

[blacklightning]

Prayers out to the family. My younger cousin is starting to ride. The first advice I gave him was to ride as if everyone is out to kill him. If a car is at a stop sign, anticipate that they will pull out and not see you.

[Snoking1127]

Sorry to here these reports.

[Briorick]

Sending prayers and condolences to the family.

[Gedge]

Sorry to hear that it's very sad. I think BRP is partially at blame for the safety of these vehicles. When I got my new f3 ltd last year, I had three people in cars pull out in front of me. Since changing to LED headlights and fog light I haven't had a single incident of this. It wouldn't cost BRP as much as it did me to do the changes at time of build.

[Cruzr Joe]

Sorry for their loss, prayers to the family

[rjinaz86323]

Sorry for your loss. People just do not look for us out there.

[PMK]

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[BigGuy66]

I'm saddened by these tragic accidents and I'm praying for the Ross family. My sympathies to Linda, and to all of their friends and family.

[Ex-Rocket]

Praying for the family :pray::pray::pray:

[RayBJ]

Sad to hear, hope Linda comes thru ok and they throw the book at the killer.

Cagers only see threats to themselves regardless of how many visibility add-ons we have. We are smaller and invisible to inattentive drivers even with bright colors, DRLs and noisy pipes. Best to always assume they will turn in front of you and plan your escape route before you need it.

[EdMat]

So sad. Prayers for the family and especially for Linda, may she heel quickly and have no long lasting medical problems.

[RapidSpyder]

Sad to hear, hope Linda comes thru ok and they throw the book at the killer.

Cagers only see threats to themselves regardless of how many visibility add-ons we have. We are smaller and invisible to inattentive drivers even with bright colors, DRLs and noisy pipes. Best to always assume they will turn in front of you and plan your escape route before you need it.

I had people pull out in front of me in my Ford Excursion (diesel to boot). Size doesn’t seem to make a difference, and it’s plenty loud.

[Gedge]

Sad to hear, hope Linda comes thru ok and they throw the book at the killer.

Cagers only see threats to themselves regardless of how many visibility add-ons we have. We are smaller and invisible to inattentive drivers even with bright colors, DRLs and noisy pipes. Best to always assume they will turn in front of you and plan your escape route before you need it.

You are right, I've been riding long enough to know to ride defencely. Sorry I irritated some on this forum.

[RICZ]

My condolences. Although this is sad and unwanted news, thanks for posting Irv.

[Lew L]

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[2RTsGV]

Prayers and condolences to the family.

[MONK]

Sad to hear this. My thoughts and prayers are with the family. I was passing someone last weekend when they decided they needed my lane more than I did. We really ARE invisible.

[AZCanAm]

My sincere condolences. :pray:

[CopperSpyder]

:pray: for Lindas recovery and condolences for families loss.

[KenBa]

Prayers to immediate and extended families. Also prayers to all Spyder riders that we can all drive like our lives depend on it!

[UtahPete]

Prayers to immediate and extended families. Also prayers to all Spyder riders that we can all drive like our lives depend on it!

Thanks. I ride like there is not going to be a divine intervention....

[CloverHillCrawler]

Sorry to hear that it's very sad. I think BRP is partially at blame for the safety of these vehicles. When I got my new f3 ltd last year, I had three people in cars pull out in front of me. Since changing to LED headlights and fog light I haven't had a single incident of this. It wouldn't cost BRP as much as it did me to do the changes at time of build.

My prayers go out to them and it doesn't matter about lights I found that out last week. I had led high beams and foglights on at the time the #$&# drifted over right in front of me. I ended up going headfirst into a curb with my right side following. I'm in strict agreement with Snoking1127 assume everyone on the road is a hired assassin out to kill you.

[Eranical]

Condolences and prayers

[Vader]

Terrible...prayers to their family, friends and those who witnessed this tragedy.

[papagolf]

Condolences to the family. When I was in the military and I arrived overseas, one of the first things I had to do was complete a defensive driving course. All these years later, I use the techniques I was taught in the car and especially on my Spyder. When I am on the Spyder, my mindset is that those on the road with me will do the opposite of what they should prudently do!

[Saluda]

Sorry to hear.

[Tango]

Very sad. RIP. Prayers for the family. :pray: Tom :spyder:

[myrz]

I was shocked to read this. I'm only about 30 miles from Oregon, Illinois. Prayers to Linda and family

[Mikey]

:(:pray::pray::pray:

[bikerbillone]

T's & P's to the riders and families. Too many distractions in cages these days.

[Spyderfunlarry]

My prayers for the family. Today on the way to work I had a gal pull out of a convince store on a four lane road. And pull in front of me on my vespa scooter. She pulled int the inside lane, I was only going 15 mph. I hit the brakes hard and went for a slide. I work for KDOT and was wearing a bright yellow shirt and orange cap. She came over and apologized saying she didn't see me. I have road rash on my arm and knee. Went to hospital in an ambulance.
Put a down payment on a 2019 spyder limited last Saturday. Will pick it up from the dealer next Friday. This happened in a small town in Kansas. Alway be alert!

[gkamer]

My prayers to the family.

[ARtraveler]

:oldpost: The information about the fatality is from 6/2021. :pray:

[GS1]

our prayer go out to his wife and family

[Deanna777]

our prayer go out to his wife and family



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Deanna

[redrazor]

:hun: I think this was over 2 years ago?!? :read:

[baxter]

It is always sad to hear things like this. one must be ever vigil that the unexpected can happen any time.

[Deanna777]

:hun: I think this was over 2 years ago?!? :read:

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Deanna