Posted on 08/11/2009 5:27:57 PM PDT by Amerigomag
A motorcyclist was killed Monday in a collision with a motor home on Highway 101’s Conejo Grade after he slowed rapidly in front of the recreational vehicle in an apparent road-rage incident, authorities said.
The motorcyclist, a 57-year-old Ventura man, was killed about 12:22 p.m. on southbound Highway 101 near Camarillo Springs Road when he collided with a roughly 30-foot motor home driven by Michael Antoine, 68, of Thousand Oaks, said Officer Terry Uhrich of the California Highway Patrol’s Moorpark office.
The motorcyclist and Antoine were both traveling about 55 mph when the collision occurred in the right lane, authorities said. Witnesses and Antoine later told authorities that the motorcyclist had made obscene hand gestures, pulled in front of the motor home, then slowed down dramatically, Uhrich said.
Antoine did not have time to react and struck the back of the low-slung custom motorcycle, causing it to become stuck under the front of the RV, authorities said. The motorcyclist was thrown from the bike, run over by the motor home and dragged underneath for about 75 feet, Uhrich said. Unable to steer, Antoine continued about 500 feet and hit the center divider, Uhrich said.
(Excerpt) Read more at venturacountystar.com ...
It did leave a mark. It was about 500 feet long.
No, you're the one making the asnine comments here, as you go on about an "Updated story" allegedly supporting what ever position you might hold.
So lets see it slick!
I did call the CHP, they won’t say anything till the investigation is complete.
Speaking of league, have you had an original thought to add yet, or do you still cling to the original incorrect report?
Why do you persist in the childish name calling, and personal attacks?
Don’t answer, I already know why.
No, you’re the one making the asnine comments here, as you go on about an “Updated story” allegedly supporting what ever position you might hold.
So lets see it slick!
No, you’re the one making the asinine comments here, as you go on about an “Updated story” allegedly supporting what ever position you might hold.
So lets see it slick!
Are you really that inexperienced that you can’t copy a few words in to google and check it for yourself, or are you not finished trying to look like a tough guy?
So lets see it slick!
Ya can't do can ya? Back it up man!
Ya come in here making all kinds of comments, and speculation, you ignore what the reported witnesses stated, that substantiated what the RV driver stated, and now you shoot your mouth off about some *updated* story, and you don't even have the guts to post he link, cause you know damn well, nothing has changed.
Just damn, a FReeper that can’t find an article on the internet...
Here, I’ll help you out, I don’t want you strokin’ out on my account...
http://www.venturacountystar.com/news/2009/aug/12/details-emerge-in-fatal-collision/?printer=1/
Alcohol and keyboards are a deadly mix..........They can make even the smartest rocket scientist appear to be a fool and a moron. Give it up, go to bed...........
Geez, I’m sorry, I didn’t know my opinion would send you to the darkside.
Hey, man, take an 81 MG aspirin and lay back with a damp cloth on your forehead. It’ll be ok, I promise.
AND WHAT IS YOU’RE FREAKING POINT?
I’ve seen this, nothing has changed, including your obnoxious position:
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Antoine, 68, of Thousand Oaks was driving his motor home south on Highway 101s Conejo Grade on Monday afternoon when he spotted the motorcycle on his left side and saw the rider raise a hand in what Antoine thought was a wave, he said.
A half-second later, he turned right into me and disappeared under the truck, Antoine said in an interview Tuesday. There was absolutely zero time to react.
The crash killed the motorcyclist. Authorities on Tuesday did not identify the victim, a 57-year-old Ventura man, saying they were still working to notify a relative. But according to a friend and his employer, the victim was Robert Kashdan.
California Highway Patrol officials said Monday that it appeared the motorcyclist made an obscene gesture and deliberately slowed in front of Antoine, leaving the motor home driver no time to stop to avoid a collision.
Better tell that to your buddy, he’s the scientist, and he’s about to stroke out.
Even though witnesses *substantiate* what the RV driver said.
LOL!
Get a grip man!
Now who’s the one who has difficulty reading?
There was NO RAGE, NO MIDDLE FINGER, and there was ONLY ONE WITNESS, not witnessES.
LOL! Have your "Reporter" buddy post the entire collision investigation report...lol...
Road rage my azz..
Ya see, you're allowing your azz to override your brain, forcing you to post utter gibberish.
No it’s not. This guy is an absolute idiot.
Cheers!
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