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Latest is he suffered a broken jaw & a broken nose.

Now he knows why folks wear a helmet.

1 posted on 06/12/2006 2:42:25 PM PDT by kellynla
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To: kellynla

"A silver Chrysler New Yorker traveling in the opposite direction took a left turn and collided with the motorcycle"

The classic idiot motorist who failed to yield to the bike.

And why I do not ride anymore.


2 posted on 06/12/2006 2:44:16 PM PDT by MeanWestTexan (Many at FR would respond to Christ "Darn right, I'll cast the first stone!")
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To: kellynla
He has said he likes to ride without one

He lost most of his teeth. Wonder if his helmet preferences will now change.

3 posted on 06/12/2006 2:44:22 PM PDT by WayneM ( Sneaking in is NOT immigration...............................Cut the KRAP (Kare Rove Amnesty Plan).)
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To: kellynla

If he has a broken jaw and nose then he took a facial hit. It's doubtful a helmet would have done him much good.


4 posted on 06/12/2006 2:44:51 PM PDT by El Gran Salseron (The FR Canteen's Resident Equal Opportunity Male Chauvinist Pig! Got it? :-))
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To: kellynla

I don't like helmet laws. (we don't have them in MN, but I wear one anyway as cheap insurance)


5 posted on 06/12/2006 2:45:19 PM PDT by Rakkasan1 (Illegal immigrants are just undocumented friends you haven't met yet!)
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To: kellynla

He's lucky. Most people in motorcycle accidents without a helmet are organ donors.


6 posted on 06/12/2006 2:45:37 PM PDT by The_Victor (If all I want is a warm feeling, I should just wet my pants.)
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"Ben, meet Helmet. Helmet, meet Ben"
9 posted on 06/12/2006 2:47:28 PM PDT by kellynla (Freedom of speech makes it easier to spot the idiots! Semper Fi!)
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This is the reason that I am selling both of my bikes. Here in South Florida, drivers have no respect for bikes at all. I hope Big Ben will be OK and playing this season. We haven't had a good quarterback since Bradshaw and it would be a shame to lose him after only 2 seasons (not to mention a Superbowl).

Semper Fi'
Jarhead


10 posted on 06/12/2006 2:48:28 PM PDT by Buffettfan (VIVA LA MIGRA! - LONG LIVE THE MINUTEMEN!)
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To: kellynla
...he was not wearing a helmet.

Incredible. Not nearly as smart as fans may think.

12 posted on 06/12/2006 2:48:38 PM PDT by Rockitz (This isn't rocket science- Follow the money and you'll find the truth.)
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To: kellynla

Your odds are better with a helmet. I had one traumatic dismount where the sound of my helmet hitting the blacktop convinced me that my bare head would not have made it.


14 posted on 06/12/2006 2:49:51 PM PDT by OldEagle (May you live long enough to hear the legends of your own adventures.)
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To: kellynla

Some of the first reports I heard included damage to his knees. I also heard a plastic surgeon has been brought in.


15 posted on 06/12/2006 2:49:56 PM PDT by Libloather (They can't privatize Social Security but they can find a way to give it to illegal aliens...)
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To: kellynla

Correction: "Steelers star Ben Roethlisberger, the youngest quarterback to be handed a Super Bowl championship..."






17 posted on 06/12/2006 2:51:31 PM PDT by proudpapa (of three.)
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To: kellynla

Some sports teams put clauses in their player contracts prohibiting dangerous off-field activities such as auto-racing, other competitive sports and motorcycle riding without a helmet.


18 posted on 06/12/2006 2:53:50 PM PDT by SamAdams76 (I think Randy Travis must be paying his bills on home computer by now)
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He knew last time.

This was not his first accident without a helmet.

Sorry, no sympathy here.
19 posted on 06/12/2006 2:55:25 PM PDT by PeteB570 (Guns, what real men want for Christmas)
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34 posted on 06/12/2006 3:34:15 PM PDT by kellynla (Freedom of speech makes it easier to spot the idiots! Semper Fi!)
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Additional news.

"Big Ben in serious condition after motorcycle accident"

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2480830


36 posted on 06/12/2006 3:38:30 PM PDT by kellynla (Freedom of speech makes it easier to spot the idiots! Semper Fi!)
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Roethlisberger lost most of his teeth,

fractured his left sinus cavity bone,

suffered a nine-inch laceration to the back of his head

and a broken jaw,

and injured both of his knees when he hit the ground,

police said.

http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/sports/steelers/s_457685.html


37 posted on 06/12/2006 3:42:20 PM PDT by MrCruncher
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To: kellynla

I think this is about the tenth time this info has been posted.


41 posted on 06/12/2006 3:48:13 PM PDT by Daralundy
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To: kellynla

This guy will need all their prayers. He may have injured his body, but the injury he has inflicted on his own mind and the hearts of his teamates is going to be even tougher to overcome.

This is the guy who said he is careful and rode in groups. There was no group with him that has been reported for this accident.

If you are going to say you ride in groups, ride in groups. Me? I would ride in the middle of the pack, as the front and rear are most dangerous.

I feel sorry for Ben, but his famous last words about riding without a helmet....ouch!!!! Pride cometh before a fall, as the Scriptures say.

Godspeed to your recovery man!


48 posted on 06/12/2006 4:14:29 PM PDT by joyspring777
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To: kellynla

I don't know who this guy is but anyone that rides on the street without a helmet does not think their head is worth too much. Anyone that rides in a populated area should realize that the public is aging and the "old folks" don't "see" you. Anyone that rides a Scooz Hayabusa on the street without a helmet is not too bright.


61 posted on 06/12/2006 8:54:49 PM PDT by isthisnickcool (What is it about "illegal" you don't understand?)
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