kanokus

At about 5pm a man in lewiston was killed when a truck turned left in front of him. Has anyone heard anything else about this?

Lucky_Ladygsxr

shit not another, man we got to watch for those cars, because they aint watching for us

Soul

My co-worker just sold a 2002 gixxer and his helmet to a mid 20's guy down in lewiston 2 or 3 days ago. He said the guy was covered in tat's. He said this might be the same guy?

Rippn

RIP... so sad.
Free and clean, Ripp'n

wordsareforplay

http://www.klewtv.com/news/19160399.html

LEWISTON - A Lewiston man died Wednesday after the motorcycle he was driving in the 700 block of 21st Street struck a pickup.

It happened around 5 p.m. According to a news release from Lewiston Police, emergency personnel responded to a report of the collision and emergency first aid was rendered to the motorcycle rider. He had sustained head injuries. He was immediately transported by Lewiston ambulance to St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. The driver of the motorcycle, Adam N. Bennett, 26, of Lewiston, was pronounced dead at the hospital.

Officials say he died as a result of the head injuries and that he was wearing a helmet at the time of the collision.

Bennett was operating a 2002 Suzuki GSXR1000 motorcycle that was totaled in the collision.

The driver of the 1997 Ford pickup was identified as Mark H. Johnson, 54, of Lewiston. Johnson did not sustain any injuries. The pickup sustained extensive damage; estimated at $5,000.

Police said the preliminary investigation indicates the motorcycle was traveling northbound on 21st in the 700 Block at a high rate of speed. The pickup was turning from 21st Street eastbound onto 7th Avenue. The crash occurred in the intersection of 21st Street and 7th Avenue.

The collision is under investigation by the Lewiston Police Department Major Collision Investigation Team. Anyone who may have information concerning the collision is asked to call the Lewiston Police Department at 746-0171.

E-Man

Bummer....

wordsareforplay

Must not be much discrepancy as to who's fault the accident was, or any investigation, they released the rider's name awfully quick in comparison to other stories of late...

Never been where the accident occurred...judging by the limited photos, doesn't look like the best place to be speeding...although a "high rate of speed" to a news reporter could be 37 in a 35.

JohnnyM

One of my co-workers was there when it happened.

The dude on the gixxer didn't rear-end the pickup as was previously reported. The accident is still under investigation but it appears the truck was making a left towards McD's off 21st and the bike was trying to make a yellow light. Tough call on fault since the truck was probably already in the intersection waiting for an opening to turn left. If the light was yellow, he legally wasn't at fault.

It was more or less a head-on collision. Apparently the gas tank on the bike exploded at or soon after impact and the guy didn't have a chance since he wasn't wearing much beyond a helmet. My co-worker said it wasn't something she ever would want or wish anyone else to have to see.

Also, the area where it happened is rated at 25 MPH and he was just coming out of a school zone where the limit is 20 when lights are flashing...and I'm guessing they were at that time of day.

21st is the main drag in L-town going toward the main residential area and also where most of the fast-food and auto dealers are. LOTS of traffic, and not the place to let down your guard for even a fraction of a second.

epond83

By looking at the dent left in the truck the bike was doing a lot more them 20 or 25.

Wheelietime

Fault doesn't really matter now. That was a really good friend of mine's brother. He left a 7 year old, a 4 year old, and an 8 month old along with his wife. My deepest condolences go out to his family. RIP my friend.

JohnnyM

Thats messed up. I'm guessing he was a noob to a literbike? Did he have any riding experience?

Regardless, tragic stuff...

jpilot98

that sucks... rip

Kawakaze67

how very sad. my thoughts are with the family he leaves behind.

Dwntoearth

RIP......losing another...I think I will stop keeping track....Tragic........ride safe everyone!

bikenut

sad to hear. This year is not starting out very well.

mgw24

That's horrible. Be careful out there.

Rest in Peace.

satirane

I work down on main. And we heard the sirens. Seriously, that's terrible. If your gonna speed, don't do it on 21st, especially during rush hour. That's one of the busiest streets in lewiston. I hope his family is doing alright. Everyone knows that if you buy a street bike your gonna speed. Just choose the right places and conditions.
R.I.P Adam

fastfoodfred

RIP

I hate this.

JohnnyM

Update:

The LPD just concluded their investigation and determined that the motorcyclist was traveling 60MPH when he hit the truck. They ruled out alcohol or drugs as a factor.

Man, 26 years-old is way too young...and to leave a family behind because you had a lapse in common sense is just wrong. I doubt they could claim any insurance money either, since he was technically breaking the law at the time by more than doubling the speed limit. They are the real victims here...

Agovita

He wasn't a noob. Damn I feel bad. I sold that bike to him about two months prior to the wreck. His fiance said he was wearing helmet, jacket, steel toed boots, etc. Upon collision he broke his C1. Report of the hospital said all organs were working, but he was essentially braindead, and passed away. :(

JohnnyM

Not your fault man. You sold him the bike, nothing more. Common sense is something he would have to find on his own. 60 in a 25 during "rush hour" just isn't smart under any circumstances...

dc_sniper9130

prayers sent...

very tragic

KillermondoDude

60 mph to beat a yellow thats just a blip of the throttle
RIP Riderman
sadness