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Old 06-29-2010, 07:23 PM
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Guys.. I never thought this would happen to anyone in my group, but one of my riders has fallen. Timothy Wayne O'Brien (AKA - Timotheus) was riding home from an event on Sunday, and around 5:15, sped through a red light and collided with a passenger vehicle. The bike burst into flames and he was killed instantly. Baden VFD was called to assist with extrication efforts. I did not make it in time to hop on board... and I'm glad I didnt.

Tim has been a member for about a year. Thursday there is a memorial ride for him, starting at his departure location and will end at his home.. the ride that he never finished. I hope to attend his viewing.

http://www.timesonline.com/bct_news/...collision.html

Old 06-29-2010, 07:29 PM
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dang, sorry to hear, man sucks to see that he didn't make the best decision w/ that red light
Old 06-29-2010, 07:35 PM
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we all have our moments :hs:
Old 06-29-2010, 07:48 PM
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i ran a red light a few weeks back in san franscisco on geary street. i barely even saw the lights above the pedestrian crosswalks. d'oh.

so yeah it happens.

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Old 06-29-2010, 10:16 PM
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damn that sucks. wish the outcome could have been better.
Old 06-30-2010, 02:15 AM
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Sorry to hear that man - hate to hear about another rider going down. Good luck on the memorial ride.
Old 06-30-2010, 04:48 AM
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Originally Posted by lowbrow
Sorry to hear that man - hate to hear about another rider going down. Good luck on the memorial ride.
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Old 06-30-2010, 04:52 AM
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Prayers for his family.
Old 06-30-2010, 05:51 AM
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That picture is pretty intense with the destroyed bike and the impact of that Pontiac.
Old 06-30-2010, 05:53 AM
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damn.


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