Bizarre motorcycle accident...

[FLTRI]

http://www.klas-tv.com/Global/story.asp?S=5712027

Be safe, folks...

[Charlie]

Any other link ??.. It says that you must login.....

[FLTRI]

Hmmm, that's odd. should have taken you right to the story...

Here's the text, couldn't find another story about it.

The I-215 eastbound between Green Valley Parkway and Valle Verde was closed for more than ten hours after a fiery, multiple vehicle crash Tuesday morning.

One person was killed in the fiery collision that involved several vehicles, including a Clark County school bus. Two other people were hospitalized.

Nevada Highway Patrol says three cars; one motorcycle and the school bus were involved.

Investigators say the motorcyclist lost control of his bike and fell off on the 215. The driver of a pick-up truck pulled over to help, but his car was clipped by a Ford Thunderbird.

The driver of the Thunderbird lost control, veered across traffic and was hit by the school bus, which also scooped up the empty motorcycle.

The Thunderbird, school bus and bike all burst into flames.

There were no children on the bus. The school bus driver was able to escape, but the driver of the Thunderbird was not.

NHP says accidents like this can be prevented. "We'll have to talk to witnesses to find out what kind of speed the Thunderbird was traveling at, but if you've got a safe reactionary gap from the guy in front of you and that guy's tail lights go on, you should have plenty of time to stop," said Trooper Kevin Honea.

Investigators believe an SUV ran over the motorcycle, blowing out one of the tires. The driver of that SUV and the motorcyclist were taken to the hospital. They are expected to survive.

The school bus and pick-up truck drivers were not injured. They already gave statements to investigators about what they saw happen.

The identity of the victim has not been released.

The accident happened around 5 a.m. before the bus had picked up children. The Nevada Highway Patrol re-opened the freeway around 4 p.m.

[Desert Angel]

OMG! That is something.

[Mrs. Bear]

Investigators say the motorcyclist lost control of his bike and fell off on the 215. The driver of a pick-up truck pulled over to help, but his car was clipped by a Ford Thunderbird.

The driver of the Thunderbird lost control, veered across traffic and was hit by the school bus, which also scooped up the empty motorcycle.

The Thunderbird, school bus and bike all burst into flames.

Investigators believe an SUV ran over the motorcycle, blowing out one of the tires. The driver of that SUV and the motorcyclist were taken to the hospital. They are expected to survive.

Where did the suv come from?

[FLTRI]

Ya know Ginger, I've been trying to figure that one out myself.

I'm not sure if the SUV clipped the rider causing him to fall, or if the SUV hit the bike after it was already down. Also not sure if the flat was to the bike or the SUV...:confused:

I'll follow it, and post when I learn more.

I'm just gald the bus was empty...

[Bear]

Ya know Ginger, I've been trying to figure that one out myself.

I'm not sure if the SUV clipped the rider causing him to fall, or if the SUV hit the bike after it was already down. Also not sure if the flat was to the bike or the SUV...:confused:

I'll follow it, and post when I learn more.

I'm just gald the bus was empty...

Oh boy are you in trouble. Calling Mrs Bear Ginger :p

[FLTRI]

Oh boy are you in trouble. Calling Mrs Bear Ginger :pOh Crap!!! My apologies!!!! I just looked at the avatar and "assumed"... And we know where that gets you...:o :o :o

[FLTRI]

From the paper:

http://www.reviewjournal.com/lvrj_home/2006/Nov-22-Wed-2006/news/10991985.html

Let me know if you have problems with the link, and I'll post the text. Still not sure how the SUV was involved...

Dan

[Screamin' Eagle]

Interesting......

[N00DLES]

Damn..........(can we say damn here)?