Crashes Reported in the Media

[pkpk]

Your post has confusing wording about Ty's crash. He crashed into a suv while getting chased. He didn't crash into the patrol car.

Very sorry about your friend.  To be clear, I repost or direct quote from media.  But even so, I don't find the confusion as there are no references in either post that suggest he hit a patrol car.  I would argue that hitting a civilian (enough to cause injury) looks worse in the eyes of the public because it suggests to me that nothing else mattered than trying to evade the law.  What if there was somebody walking in the intersection crosswalk?!

[beedawg]

The confusing words, "crashed with the patrol in pursuit," are from the writer at the Star Tribune.

It makes it sound like he ran into the police car.

[Jvs]

The confusing words, "crashed with the patrol in pursuit," are from the writer at the Star Tribune.

It makes it sound like he ran into the police car.

Thanks Bee.

What he did was wrong and we all have to suffer the consequences for our actions.

A lot of people agree with me that something like this wasn't in his personality and no one really knows why he ran. Maybe he had no insurance, maybe he had expired tabs or maybe he just got spooked. We don't know. Usually the news mentions details like this, we'll just have to wait for the police report to know for sure.

We've all made mistakes and I can't defend his stupid choices he made that day but id really appreciate it if people refrained from calling him an idiot. He was a great guy that made a dumb split section choice to pin it and unfortunately won't ever live to see another day.

Jeff

[gdawgs]

We've all made mistakes and I can't defend his stupid choices he made that day but id really appreciate it if people refrained from calling him an idiot. He was a great guy that made a dumb split section choice to pin it and unfortunately won't ever live to see another day.
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Jeff, I won't call him an idiot, but am very disappointed that he chose to endanger others.  That is not something to be taken lightly.  His death is terrible, and I know he was a great and friendly person. 

I feel that it is ok to speak out that the decision to "run" was not just poor and negatively impactful for him, but also could have killed someone else.  That risk he took for himself and his safety is ok, but what is not ok is that he could have mowed down my friends or myself by running from the police. 

Not cool, and needs to be talked about........because it seems like there are enough people that feel it is ok. 

[Deplorable, thank you!]

We've all made mistakes and I can't defend his stupid choices he made that day but id really appreciate it if people refrained from calling him an idiot. He was a great guy that made a dumb split section choice to pin it and unfortunately won't ever live to see another day.

Jeff, I won't call him an idiot, but am very disappointed that he chose to endanger others.  That is not something to be taken lightly.  His death is terrible, and I know he was a great and friendly person. 

I feel that it is ok to speak out that the decision to "run" was not just poor and negatively impactful for him, but also could have killed someone else.  That risk he took for himself and his safety is ok, but what is not ok is that he could have mowed down my friends or myself by running from the police. 

Not cool, and needs to be talked about........because it seems like there are enough people that feel it is ok. 
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It is not okay if even one person thinks fleeing the police and driving through multiple red lights is okay....

"enough people"; there are far too many people that think it is a badge to be worn proudly, and yes these people who think that way are idiots.

 Covering up or not talking about the stupidity end of his decision and his resultant death isn't right either. He made that decision over and over again while fleeing....he had plenty of opportunities to stop but he kept going all the while risking everyone else's lives that were on the road that day, so it was more than a single split decision mistake.
 Plus he single handedly turned more people against motorcycles as a whole and sportbikes particularly, injured an innocent driver, endangered the officers and countless other lives and devastated onlookers that had to witness the crash I'm sure.  Then who is picking up all the tab? Ill tell you who-every other motorcyclist who pays insurance and rides their bike in public view.
His death is hardly is retribution for what he leaves behind.

[Jvs]

I just want to keep that line of respect considering the circumstances.

I'm just sick of seeing all these comments on the news pages talking about "those stupid reckless bikers" and "serves him right" and stuff along those lines. It's easy to hear and make judgements when all you hear is the news story but actually knowing and talking and laughing with the guy gives you a really different perspective.


My thoughts go out to the car driver as well as the troopers that chased him too. This crash definitely didn't just effect him

[Greg]

My thoughts go out to the car driver as well as the troopers that chased him too. This crash definitely didn't just effect him

These are very good points.

[Tumbler]

It always sucks to hear about a M/C fatality.  I can't remember if I met him or not & I'm sure he was a nice guy like everyone is saying.

However, like others said his decision not only cost him his life but damaged the image of sportbike riders everywhere no matter what forum/group you belong to.  Which is something that takes a long time to rebuild.

Goes to show you that even nice people make bad decisions.

[carlson_mn]

RIP to that dude.  Way too young.  Almost all young guys make bad decisions never thinking the worst will happen.  Condolences to his friends and family.

[pkpk]

The confusing words, "crashed with the patrol in pursuit," are from the writer at the Star Tribune.

No one ever accused me of being an English Major. 

[Jvs]

The confusing words, "crashed with the patrol in pursuit," are from the writer at the Star Tribune.

No one ever accused me of being an English Major. 

No one *has* ever accuse me




:p

[Aprilian]

The confusing words, "crashed with the patrol in pursuit," are from the writer at the Star Tribune.

No one ever accused me of being an English Major. 

No one *has* ever accuse me




:p

ACTUALLY,  "No one *has* ever accused me

[pkpk]

Clowns.....

[carlson_mn]

[tk]

RIP to that dude.  Way too young.  Almost all young guys make bad decisions never thinking the worst will happen.  Condolences to his friends and family.

It ain't just young guys making bad decisions. I made a bad one when I rode wet twisty roads in AR with a new front tire that wasn't scrubbed in.

Just for the record, he road an R6. The report had him on a "YAMAHA ROAD STREET"

I too consider him a friend.