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Fatal Motorcycle Accident In Conyers, Georgia

M. Brandon Smith — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:06:08 GMT

Last week on Tuesday, a tragic motorcycle and car accident occurred, leaving one driver dead. Stephen Andrew Wust, a 26 year old from Covington, Georgia was pronounced dead at the scene early Tuesday morning.

A 1999 Toyota Camry attempted to make a left turn off of Sigman Road as the driver was traveling north going onto Interstate 20. It was a little after 5 a.m. when Stephen Wust was traveling south at the same time the Camry was about to turn left.

When the Camry turned towards the on-ramp to the Interstate, it turned right in front of Wust, who was on his motorcycle. This caused Wust to lay the motorcycle down. He was thrown toward the entrance of the interstate as his motorcycle slid away. Wust was then tragically struck and run over by the driver of the Camry.

The driver of the Camry did not have any injuries as a result of this deadly accident but will likely face criminal charges as a result of this fatal motorcycle accident in he days ahead. The investigation into this tragic event continues and will be followed here.

Update:

In other news, the woman driver involved in last week’s traffic crash that killed a Covington motorcyclist was charged with homicide by vehicle by the Sheriff’s Office.

Judith C. Lorier, 66, of 2154 Rolling Acres Drive, was also charged with failure to yield right of way in making a left turn. She was booked into the Rockdale County Jail on Wednesday and released on $1,100 bond, according to RCSO spokeswoman Jodi Shupe.

Roadway safety is everyone's responsibility. Please be care and always look twice before making sudden turns or actions. The life you save could be your own.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by M. Brandon Smith

Harley Davidson Rider Tragically Killed In Motorcycle Accident

M. Brandon Smith — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 10:04:00 GMT

America’s largest Harley Davidson dealer, Bruce Rossmeyer was killed in a motorcycle accident on July 30. The accident occurred in western Wyoming on Highway 28, as Rossmeyer traveled from a Harley Davidson meeting in Denver, Colorado to Sturgis, South Dakota.

Rossmeyer, 66, was riding with a group of five other motorcyclists when they came upon a pickup truck pulling a camper trailer. The pickup driver slowed down and turned on his left blinker. Four motorcyclists in the group passed to the left of the pickup. However, the truck made its turn when Rossmeyer attempted to pass. He struck the driver side door, was thrown from his bike, and then came to rest under the truck. Unfortunately, he was not wearing a helmet at the time of the accident and was pronounced dead at the scene.

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Bruce Rossmeyer is best known as the owner of the Daytona Beach Harley-Davidson dealership, which is the largest dealership to date. He began his career in the motorcycle industry in 1994.

Rossmeyer also supported numerous children’s charities. He participated on the Board of Directors for Camp Boggy Creek, a camp for seriously ill children. The Camp’s biggest fundraiser event, initiated by Rossmeyer himself, is a charity motorcycle ride called “Ride for Children”. Also, he served on the Board of Directors for the Boys and Girls Clubs of Volusia/Flagler counties, as well as Broward county. "He was a champion for kids here," said Joe Sullivan, chief professional officer for the Boys & Girls Club of Volusia and Flagler Counties. His personal contributions and fundraising endeavors have helped raise millions of dollars for children’s charities.

Daytona Beach Mayor Glenn Ritchey stated that: the news "is a terrible tragedy for our area. In addition to being a prominent businessman, Bruce Rossmeyer was involved in many charitable activities for the community. He'll be greatly missed. My heart goes out to his family."

Rossmeyer leaves behind his wife, Sandy Rossmeyer, five children and seven grandchildren. This unfortunate tragedy demonstrates that even the most experienced motorcycle riders can be involved in motorcycle accidents. Despite a motorcyclist’s experience, knowledge, and safety precautions, he/she can still sustain serious injuries as shown here.

We wish Mr. Rossmeyer's family and friends all the best in the sad days ahead following this tragic motorcyle inccident.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by M. Brandon Smith

Eight People Sent to the Georgia Hospital after Accident involving Motorcycles

Jessica Smagacz — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 14:01:50 GMT

Northbound I-75 in Henry County, Georgia was closed for about two hours this past Sunday after an accident occurred after 1 p.m., according to Atlanta Journal-Constitution (AJC).

The accident involved three cars and six motorcycles. According to Henry County Police Capt. Jason Bolton, there were no life-threatening injuries.

The amount of vehicles involved was large because a chain reaction was created from the vehicles following too closely.

Apparently, the bikers came from the National Bikers Roundup at Atlanta Motor Speedway.

According to AJC, another motorcycle accident occurred this past Sunday as well as the one above. It happened on Sunday afternoon on I-85 in Franklin County near Georgia-South Carolina border.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Jessica Smagacz

Fatal Five Vehicle Accident leaves one Motorcyclist Dead

Jessica Smagacz — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 15:40:46 GMT

A tragic five-vehicle accident on Westbound I-285 in Georgia shut the highway down for two hours today leaving one motorcyclist dead, reported the Atlanta Journal Constitution.

This accident included an SUV, an 18-wheeler and three motorcycles.

Because of this accident, I-285 westbound west of Flat Shoals Road and I-285 southbound at I-20 were closed. The ramps reopened around 1:30 p.m.

Five people on the three motorcycles were injured and taken into area hospitals. One is in serious condition and four in moderate condition.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Jessica Smagacz

Motorcyclist Killed in Georgia Wreck

Jessica Smagacz — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 14:48:44 GMT

This past weekend on Saturday, Steven Terry Hitt, 49 of Cumming, Georgia was riding a 1985 Honda motorcycle northbound on Castleberry Road.

It was around 6:15 p.m. when he collided with a 2007 Suzuki sport-utility vehicle that was making an illegal u-turn, according the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

After being taken to Northside Hospital-Forsyth, Hitt was later airlifted to Grady Memorial Hospital.

Hitt tragically died Sunday afternoon as a result of this accident.

Marian J. Anwar, 25 of Cumming, was the driver of the Suzuki.

According to AJC, Anwar was initially charged with making an improper left turn. But according to Forsyth sheriff’s Sgt. Chris Shelton, additional charges are forthcoming following Hitt’s death.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Jessica Smagacz

Georgia Motorcycle Accidents Kills One, Leaves 2 Injured

Jessica Smagacz — Wed, 27 May 2009 20:40:19 GMT

Nancy Tobias, 48 years old of Mountain City, Georgia tried to turn left onto Georgia Highway 180 and failed to yield to the oncoming motorcycle, according to Georgia State Patrol and the Clay County Progress.

Tobias’s Toyota truck was then hit by the motorcycle. James Beaman, 58 of Oakwood, Georgia, died on the scene.

According to Clay County Press, Tobias was charged with second degree homicide, failure to yield, having an expired tag and no insurance. Neither she nor her passengers had any reported injuries.

The other accident occurred with Jimmy Reece, 62 years old of Blairsville, who apparently failed to stop and as a result skidded into the back of a Ford Edge. Reece was driving on Georgia Highway 17 near Waldroup Road. Johnnie Sue Ash, 62 years old of Hiawassee, Georgia was driving the Ford Edge.

Both Reece and his passenger on the motorcycle and Ash were transported to hospitals (Erlanger Medical Center in Chattanooga, Tennessee and Gwinnett Medical Center in Atlanta).

As a result of this motorcycle accident, Reece has been charged with following too close.

Clay County Progress reports this as the third motorcycle accident in Clay and Towns counties in the past three weeks.

If you drive a motorcycle, it is highly recommended to wear a helmet and most states make this a requirement. “A rider who does not wear a helmet is five times more likely to sustain a critical head injury.” If you drive a motorcycle, be visible—wear bright or reflective clothing.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Jessica Smagacz