Biker Deaths Debunk Myths! Who do we believe?
In a recent front page article in the Orlando Sentinel it was reported that 70% of the time there was an accident with a motorcycle, the riders were at fault (this is Central Florida area statistics). Now weigh this against what we’re hearing from special interest groups and advocates, lawyers, etc and we’ve got an interesting divergence in data. In Orange County (Orlando area for those not familiar with us), most who died were on sport bikes, uninsured, younger than 45 and the only vehicle involved! In Volusia County, according to FHP figures, most who died were on cruisers, uninsured, older than 45 and collided with another vehicle! More than half (8 of 15) of those that died in Volusia County during 2006 died in March during Bike Week. Of those 8, 1 was 23 and the rest, were 44 to 65. Age, it seem plays a role in both skills, judgement etc. As a person quite a bit older than 23…i’d have to make the assumption that those dying that were over 45, were underskilled, drunk or impaired and slow on reaction to pending danger. What do you think? Click HERE to read the article and make your own judgement.
