My motorcycle chase made the news..

[stangkid]

Wish he lost both legs

:nonono: :bash: :rollseyes

 

[03trubluGT]

Just Found this. Maybe him or not.

Josh Dean Fund - Gixxer Nation - Owned by Gixxer Riders for Gixxer Riders! - Suzuki GSXR Forums

As many of you know, Josh (Drinky-Josh) was involved in a bad motorcycle accident yesterday which resulted in several injuries including losing his left leg at the knee. Josh has been a part of our family here since day 1 and our thoughts and prayers are with him and his family during this tough time. We are accepting donations to help with hospital bills or get him some goodies to help him through his recovery.

We will keep everyone updated with more information as it comes down, we are hoping Josh's recovery will be quick enough for him to give his own updates.

Please donate whatever you can, as soon as we have more details to when friends can visit we will have the check or items brought to Josh to help keep his spirits up.

The guy that ran from me was reported as River Hinson. His traffic collision occurred on 2/7/10 and the other guy's name was different and was reported to occur on 3/7/10. The guy on the Gixxer page looks different than River Hinson's facebook page.

 

[03trubluGT]

If you own a liter bike, yes, going over a hundred miles per hour can very much be an accident. On a motorcycle its feels like the sense of speed becomes completely altered, like you are going much slower than what the speed limit is. This is extremely hard to explain to someone who has never driven a liter motorcycle...

Way to completely avoid the statements with the same "responsibility" reply

Well that's you. Even when I am doing nothing wrong I still get nervous when an LEO pulls behind me. It is a fear that you have instilled upon the people of this nation. Some of these LEO's wonder why people, who have a CLEAN RECORD, run from you? It is because of fear, we view officers as people who are out to ruin our lives, not make them better. You guys can be best of friends to each other, but when it comes to non LEOS you treat us like we are not human. Like we are inferior to you in some sort of way.

So you are saying a bike at or more than 1000 cc size alters the space/time continuum? Gimme a break. I can see 80 seeming like 70, but a hundred?

Your paranoia about police is amazing. The sad thing is that there are others that do think like you, but thankfully they are in the minority.

The vast majority of my friends are regular folks (I don't really hang out with Po-po), and none of them think the way you do.

 

[MFE]

Yes it's really hard to lose track that you're going really fast when those cars you're passing on the shoulder seem like they're in reverse :rofl:

 

[STAMPEDE3]

Well that's you. Even when I am doing nothing wrong I still get nervous when an LEO pulls behind me. It is a fear that you have instilled upon the people of this nation. Some of these LEO's wonder why people, who have a CLEAN RECORD, run from you? It is because of fear, we view officers as people who are out to ruin our lives, not make them better. You guys can be best of friends to each other, but when it comes to non LEOS you treat us like we are not human. Like we are inferior to you in some sort of way.

Fear instilled in the people of this nation?
lol
You're kidding me right.

I got pulled over this morning, there was no fear when he lit me up.
I was nice, he was nice I was on my way WITHOUT a ticket. lol

When/how has a LEO instilled fear in you please explain. Did you not listen and get tasered? Get you butt whipped?

I don't understand this. You may even run into a LEO with an attitude but if you listen and don't resist he will do you no harm.

BTW, most who have fear in something usually have a reason for the fear.

 

[Blk04L]

If you own a liter bike, yes, going over a hundred miles per hour can very much be an accident. On a motorcycle its feels like the sense of speed becomes completely altered, like you are going much slower than what the speed limit is. This is extremely hard to explain to someone who has never driven a liter motorcycle...

I won't argue it doesn't take long/ much gas to get a liter+ bike over a hundred. However, I disagree on the "sense of speed" part. Wind resistance, noticing you are blowing by cars/ objects at a much faster pace tell me I'm definitely going over the speed limit.

 

[thomas91169]

prolly has something to do with having a nice car and/or bike and constantly being singled out of a pack.

out of 20 cars doing 80mph on the freeway, guess which one will get singled out? The one thats nicer, or the crotch rocket, or the mustang, or the import, etc.

To the guys saying the pursuit was ended, bullshit. Had that biker slowed down and pulled over to catch his breath, how many cop cars would be surrounding him within 30 seconds? Ill give you a hint, its equal to the same amount of vehicles that were there when the pursuit was still in progress.

Also, IMO if you are pursuing someone and you wreck your patrol car, its YOUR FAULT not the pursuee. Thats what you get for failing and being outclassed and not realizing that you cant catch them all. My town is getting alot of flack because n00b officers are out there wrecking left and right because they are trying to chase after some awesome machines and people are wondering why huge underpowered crown victoria land barges are still trying to compete with cars more lighter, better handling and more power when they should just end pursuit, put out a pb with the description and let another cruiser catch them when they arent paying attention. However it should depend on the situation and the officer should make that call and have the where-with-all to take into consideration a great many things, not just go "i hate bikes, ima catch this ****er"

 

[thomas91169]

I won't argue it doesn't take long/ much gas to get a liter+ bike over a hundred. However, I disagree on the "sense of speed" part. Wind resistance, noticing you are blowing by cars/ objects at a much faster pace tell me I'm definitely going over the speed limit.

Have you ever been on a sportbike?

not some pos harley either, where doing 40 sounds like you are doing 120 but the aerodynamics of a brick want to push you over.

a nice sportbike on the freeway when you are tucked in and cutting through the wind like a knife through butter is a great feeling. All you hear is the hum of the engine and your breathing, and you get into a "zone" where time literally does speed up. I rode for 6mo or thereabouts and remember the feeling like i just got off the bike a minute or so ago. Sometimes a 1hr freeway ride feels like 5min.

 

[Lt. ZO6]

If you own a liter bike, yes, going over a hundred miles per hour can very much be an accident. On a motorcycle its feels like the sense of speed becomes completely altered, like you are going much slower than what the speed limit is. This is extremely hard to explain to someone who has never driven a liter motorcycle...

As a motorcycle rider myself (15+ years), I can say, without hesitation, that you need to stop riding. If you cannot judge your own speed safely (not knowing the difference between 100mph and the speed limit), then you have no business being on the road. You are an irresponsible rider.

Way to completely avoid the statements with the same "responsibility" reply

Sticking by the claim that it's the bike's fault and not the rider's?

Well that's you. Even when I am doing nothing wrong I still get nervous when an LEO pulls behind me. It is a fear that you have instilled upon the people of this nation. Some of these LEO's wonder why people, who have a CLEAN RECORD, run from you? It is because of fear, we view officers as people who are out to ruin our lives, not make them better. You guys can be best of friends to each other, but when it comes to non LEOS you treat us like we are not human. Like we are inferior to you in some sort of way.

The vast majority of those that run from the police do NOT have a "clean record". You have some personality issues that need resolving.

 

[SCBQQSTN]

have you ever been on a sportbike?

Not some pos harley either, where doing 40 sounds like you are doing 120 but the aerodynamics of a brick want to push you over.

A nice sportbike on the freeway when you are tucked in and cutting through the wind like a knife through butter is a great feeling. All you hear is the hum of the engine and your breathing, and you get into a "zone" where time literally does speed up. I rode for 6mo or thereabouts and remember the feeling like i just got off the bike a minute or so ago. Sometimes a 1hr freeway ride feels like 5min.

x100

 

[03trubluGT]

To the guys saying the pursuit was ended, bullshit. Had that biker slowed down and pulled over to catch his breath, how many cop cars would be surrounding him within 30 seconds? Ill give you a hint, its equal to the same amount of vehicles that were there when the pursuit was still in progress.

The active pursuit was over.

To answer your question, NONE, so your evaluation is dead wrong. After he was t-boned, it took the first officer 84 seconds to get there. If the officer was doing the speed limit (70mph), that means that the closest officer was approximately 8,820 feet (70 mph x 1.5 x seconds) behind the bike. That's over 1.5 miles behind the bike.

Why are you so hung up on if there was an active pursuit or not? He still was evading (which is a felony). Nothing gave him a free pass that day.

 

[03trubluGT]

Have you ever been on a sportbike?

not some pos harley either, where doing 40 sounds like you are doing 120 but the aerodynamics of a brick want to push you over.

a nice sportbike on the freeway when you are tucked in and cutting through the wind like a knife through butter is a great feeling. All you hear is the hum of the engine and your breathing, and you get into a "zone" where time literally does speed up. I rode for 6mo or thereabouts and remember the feeling like i just got off the bike a minute or so ago. Sometimes a 1hr freeway ride feels like 5min.

So this feeling you get makes it OK to violate any traffic law you wish and put others in danger?

I've cleaned enough of you guys up over the years. The only ones I feel sorry for anymore is the family.

 

[rezarxt]

This is a very sad situation. I was faced with something similar last riding season. Blew by a cop going 30 over. Seriously thought about running because Im pretty sure I could have got away considering I was in the middle of the country. Stories like these made me pull over the bike. I rarely speed or anything and my record was clear up until that point despite owning a very loud mustang and a sportbike. I figured showing respect and my record would mean the officer/judge would take it easier on me.

The judge denied me taking driving improvement clinic to have the ticket reduced. Many of my friends who got caught in cars speeding were allowed to take improvement clinics if it was their first time so insurance wouldnt find out. The judge Im pretty sure failed to show me leniency despite my perfect record because "I was on a sport bike". I dont think Ill have to worry about this again because like I said I rarely speed and 1 ticket isnt going to make or break me. But I was really frustrated. I can understand why some people run but its personally something Id have a difficult time doing unless certain circumstances were present.

 

[03trubluGT]

This is a very sad situation. I was faced with something similar last riding season. Blew by a cop going 30 over. Seriously thought about running because Im pretty sure I could have got away considering I was in the middle of the country. Stories like these made me pull over the bike. I rarely speed or anything and my record was clear up until that point despite owning a very loud mustang and a sportbike. I figured showing respect and my record would mean the officer/judge would take it easier on me.

The judge denied me taking driving improvement clinic to have the ticket reduced. Many of my friends who got caught in cars speeding were allowed to take improvement clinics if it was their first time so insurance wouldnt find out. The judge Im pretty sure failed to show me leniency despite my perfect record because "I was on a sport bike". I dont think Ill have to worry about this again because like I said I rarely speed and 1 ticket isnt going to make or break me. But I was really frustrated. I can understand why some people run but its personally something Id have a difficult time doing unless certain circumstances were present.

In Texas anything 25 or more over the limit eliminates the option of defensive driving. It's even less for CDL holders (I think 10 or more over, but I rarely make contact with CDL holders).

 

[Blk04L]

Have you ever been on a sportbike?

not some pos harley either, where doing 40 sounds like you are doing 120 but the aerodynamics of a brick want to push you over.

a nice sportbike on the freeway when you are tucked in and cutting through the wind like a knife through butter is a great feeling. All you hear is the hum of the engine and your breathing, and you get into a "zone" where time literally does speed up. I rode for 6mo or thereabouts and remember the feeling like i just got off the bike a minute or so ago. Sometimes a 1hr freeway ride feels like 5min.

Yes. I ride one daily to college. Almost 3 years now. I don't ride tucked in most of the time unless I'm going really fast/racing. Don't feel comfortable riding tucked in driving "normal" on the highway when I'm commuting.

 

[Lawfficer]

If you own a liter bike, yes, going over a hundred miles per hour can very much be an accident. On a motorcycle its feels like the sense of speed becomes completely altered, like you are going much slower than what the speed limit is. This is extremely hard to explain to someone who has never driven a liter motorcycle....

It's a condition called "Velocitation" in which you get used to going a speed and therefore slower speeds, seem, well slower. It's the feeling that you could open the door at 30mph and step out and be fine after you get off the highway going 70 for the past 30 minutes.

It's not an excuse to break the law.

 

[ModularFan]

Found the dudes Myspace. apparently he won't be using his leg.

MySpace - River Hinson - 20 - Male - KENNEDALE, Texas - myspace.com/rhinson89

http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/profile.php?v=wall&ref=search&id=100000559811998

 

[txyaloo]

This comment from his myspace is the best:

February 13, 2010 11:57 PM
haha cute.. too bad you lost your leg:/ sorry

She sounds really concerned.

 

[FordSVTFan]

If you own a liter bike, yes, going over a hundred miles per hour can very much be an accident. On a motorcycle its feels like the sense of speed becomes completely altered, like you are going much slower than what the speed limit is. This is extremely hard to explain to someone who has never driven a liter motorcycle...

BS. If you are in control of your bike that doesnt happen. I started riding dirt bikes when I was 8. I have ridden street bikes since I am 17. I have owned quite a few bikes well over 1000cc.

Well that's you. Even when I am doing nothing wrong I still get nervous when an LEO pulls behind me. It is a fear that you have instilled upon the people of this nation. Some of these LEO's wonder why people, who have a CLEAN RECORD, run from you? It is because of fear, we view officers as people who are out to ruin our lives, not make them better. You guys can be best of friends to each other, but when it comes to non LEOS you treat us like we are not human. Like we are inferior to you in some sort of way.

Fear instilled upon the people of this nation? Give me a break. It is fear based on your not wanted to get caught screwing around.

 

[FordSVTFan]

To the guys saying the pursuit was ended, bullshit. Had that biker slowed down and pulled over to catch his breath, how many cop cars would be surrounding him within 30 seconds? Ill give you a hint, its equal to the same amount of vehicles that were there when the pursuit was still in progress.

Also, IMO if you are pursuing someone and you wreck your patrol car, its YOUR FAULT not the pursuee. Thats what you get for failing and being outclassed and not realizing that you cant catch them all. My town is getting alot of flack because n00b officers are out there wrecking left and right because they are trying to chase after some awesome machines and people are wondering why huge underpowered crown victoria land barges are still trying to compete with cars more lighter, better handling and more power when they should just end pursuit, put out a pb with the description and let another cruiser catch them when they arent paying attention. However it should depend on the situation and the officer should make that call and have the where-with-all to take into consideration a great many things, not just go "i hate bikes, ima catch this ****er"

Good job blame the person enforcing the law not the person breaking the law.

You simply have no idea of what you are talking about.