Posted on 03/12/2006 1:06:35 PM PST by martin_fierro
Bike Week Deaths Worst In Event's History
18 Deaths Most in 65 years
(CBS4 News) DAYTONA BEACH Bike Week in Daytona beach ends today, and this years event will go down in history as the deadliest gathering of motorcycle enthusiasts in the events 65 year history.
18 motorcyclists have died in the past nine days, three more than the previous deadliest Bike Week in 2000. The Florida Highway Patrol says three bikers died in separate accidents Saturday, and four died on Friday.
Tens of thousands of bikers flock to Daytona each spring for the event, which celebrates motorcycles and bike culture. The FHP is blaming sunnie skies and good weather for the increase in deaths.
Hahahaha. I wasn't that bad.
"remember that ONE beer can affect your judgement"
That's why I insist on at least 2 beers at every stop! LOL
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