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A 40-year-old motorcyclist from Landing, N.J. died on the Jersey
City roadway that leads to the Holland Tunnel early Saturday morning
after he lost control of his Harley Davidson and slammed into a
concrete support, police reports said.
Henry R. Henderson Jr. of Orben Drive in Landing was wearing a
"beanie" style helmet that cracked and shattered upon impact,
reports said.
The helmet is not approved by the U.S. Department of
Transportation, officials said.
Called to the scene at 12:17 a.m., police found Henderson lying
on the pavement on the eastbound side of the Depressed Highway, his
bike roughly 50 feet further east, reports said.
A witness said Henderson was part of a group of several bikers
who were riding toward the Holland Tunnel. The witness, who was
riding at the back of the pack, said he saw Henderson start to
wobble, then slam into a concrete pillar and spin in air with his
feet above his head, reports said.
The victim was pronounced dead at the scene at 12:39 a.m.
Northern Ireland’s road racing community is in mourning
after the death of a young Cookstown rider while competing
in his North West 200 debut.
Mark Young (23) suffered fatal injuries in the
high-speed crash, which occurred during the opening race of
Saturday’s meeting.
The accident happened at the notorious Mather’s Cross
section — the same point where racing legend Robert Dunlop
was killed last year.
Mark, who was competing at the North West for the first
time, sustained serious leg and chest injuries and was taken
to the Causeway Hospital.
He was later transferred to the intensive care unit of
the Royal Victoria Hospital in Belfast but he did not
recover and died in hospital yesterday morning.
Described as one of the rising stars of motorcycling,
Mark had recently competed in both the Tandragee and
Cookstown road races.
His devastated family, who are well-known motorcycle
enthusiasts in the Cookstown area, did not want to speak to
the media when contacted yesterday.
The North West 200 Clerk of Course, Mervyn Whyte, said a
full investigation is being carried out into how the young
racer crashed.
“It is very sad news,” he said. “We work and work at
safety but motorcycling can be a cruel sport and it is very
unfortunate what has happened.
“Mark was competing at the North West for the first
time. We bring a number of newcomers each year and we place
a major emphasis on training them.”
Mr Whyte said major work has been done in an attempt to
improve safety at the Mather’s Cross section of the track in
recent years.
“It appears that Mark was exiting Mather’s Cross, a
high-speed corner of the track, when the accident occurred,”
he said.
“We have done a lot of work over the years to improve
safety there. All the obstacles have been removed and safety
bales have been placed in the field to prevent riders going
off the road.
“The Motorcycling Union of Ireland will carry out a full
investigation into what happened but for the moment the
thoughts and prayers of the North West organisers are with
Mark’s family.”
The assistant secretary of the Motorcycle Union of
Ireland (Ulster Centre), Steve Freeburn, said it was another
dark day for road racing.
“It is a very tragic incident and we extend our thoughts
and sympathies to his family,” he said.
Mr Freeburn said it was too early to start speculating
about the future of road racing, adding: “You always look at
things when these tragedies occur.
“It is early days, we have an incident officer who will
be dealing with the investigation. Until that happens it is
difficult to say anything, but lessons will be learned of
course.”
Meanwhile, Antrim rider John Anderton (29) remains in a
critical condition in the RVH after crashing during the
opening practice session last Tuesday night.
The accident happened during the last session of the
evening, the Supersport 600cc. The father-of one, who had
recently returned to Northern Ireland, came off his bike as
he was exiting Station Corner close to Black Bridge.
He was initially taken to the Causeway Hospital and was
later transferred to the intensive care unit of the RVH,
where his condition was yesterday described as still
critical. A second rider, Christian Elkin, is in a stable
condition after breaking a leg during the closing stages of
Saturday’s 250cc race. The Broughshane-based rider had been
vying with Michael Dunlop for the lead when the crash
occurred, close to Juniper Chicane. Dunlop, a son of Robert
Dunlop, came off his bike in the collision but wasn’t hurt.
Steve Plater and Michael’s brother William Dunlop went
on to clinch double-wins at Saturday’s meeting, which
finished early because of poor weather.
TRIBUTES FLOOD IN
Warm tributes have been flooding in for Mark Young since
the news of his tragic death broke.
The 23-year-old had his first race in 2002 and was the
winner of four Irish national road races.
Mark was a member of Cookstown and District Motorcycling
Club. Its treasurer and spokesman, Kenny Loughrin, said he
was one of the sport’s emerging stars.
“Mark was one of the up-and-coming stars in motorcycling
and had been improving steadily in recent years,” he said.
“I have no doubt he would have been one of the major
threats to the top racers. It is just so unfortunate that it
has ended this way.
“Mark loved motorcycling and was going from strength to
strength. He started in the 125cc class and had moved up to
250cc.
“He rode well at the Tandragee 100 and had also done
very well at the Cookstown 100 a few weeks ago. It is just
such an awful tragedy.”
Mr Loughrin said the thoughts of everyone at the club
were with the Young family. “Mark had been a member of our
club for a number of years and was a great ambassador both
for the club and also for the Cookstown area.
“His grandfather, Freddy Young, is a life member and
most of the family are involved with the club. Our thoughts
and prayers are with them.”
Former road racing star Phillip McCallen survived
several serious crashes during a successful career. He said
Mark’s death was another terrible tragedy for the sport.
“The North West is one of the most exciting and
enjoyable races in Ireland and indeed the world, and for
this to happen is an absolute tragedy,” he said. “Of course
motorcycling can be brilliant but not when it’s at the cost
of a life.
“I have worked with newcomers at the North West and part
of that job is to give young riders guidance. You tell them
about the track and warn them of the dangers. That has been
ongoing for the past few years, to try and make the event as
safe as possible, but unfortunately accidents still happen
and this is another huge tragedy.”
Chairman of Cookstown District Council, Trevor Wilson,
said the town had been stunned by Mark’s death.
“It is absolutely devastating news and my thoughts are
with his family,” he said. “Mark was a very popular young
man and a talented motorcyclist.”
Last night motorcycling fans had begun posting dozens of
tribute messages on the Irish Biker’s discussion forum.
One read: “I met Mark for the first time last year and I
never met such a nice guy. He will be sadly missed by
everyone who knew him and by all the paddock. Can’t believe
this news.”
Another said: “A fresh talent to road racing, a tragic
loss to his family and friends.”
Myrtle Beach Sun News - A
Myrtle Beach woman remained jailed Sunday evening in
lieu of $100,000 bail, charged with felony driving under
the influence in one of two fatal motorcycle crashes
that happened Friday.Donna Marie Sheedy, 60, of Myrtle
Beach, faced a bond hearing Sunday. She has been at J.
Reuben Long Detention Center since the crash.
Friday's fatal wrecks were the only ones during this
year's Harley-Davidson Cruisin' the Coast spring
rally, which ended Sunday.
Empty streets and stores abandoned by angry
motorcycle riders caused many Myrtle Beach
business owners to begin asking for the
removal of Mayor John Rhodes and Myrtle
Beach City Council members.
Protests began Sunday on Ocean
Boulevard, the last day of the Myrtle
Beach Harley-Davidson Cruisin' the Coast
spring rally.
Rumbles of discontent spread quickly
along Ocean Boulevard.
Hotel owner Jack Rabon said rooms at The
Diplomat and the Chesterfield Inn remained
empty, and he does not know if that will
change next week.
"We have always had 100 percent
occupancy during bike week," Rabon said.
"We've had 10 or 12 rooms rented
this year. We're going to take matters
into our own hands. [The city council]
absolutely took our business away."
Rabon's van was decorated with signs
asking people to oust Rhodes and the
council.
He said others were joining the
protest this week.
Rhodes could not be reached for
comment Sunday evening.
"I hope when he [Rhodes] goes to bed
at night, he thinks about how many
people he destroyed," said Karon
Mitchell, Rabon's sister.
Meanwhile, organizers of the
Atlantic Beach Bikefest said they are
proceeding with plans for their rally.
The Atlantic Beach Bikefest begins
Friday and runs through Memorial Day
weekend.
"We're still hosting the event, and
it is still going forward as planned,"
said Atlantic Beach Town Manager Kenneth
McIver.
"We might be a little bit down, but
are still expecting a large number of
people."
The town had sold about 10 vendor
permits by Friday, McIver said.
About 80 vendors set up shop last
year, he said.
In Myrtle Beach, there were no
problems with traffic on Sunday, said
Myrtle Beach Police Cpl. Bill New.
Police answered the usual calls for
service throughout the weekend, New
said. "It was a lot smoother," he said.
"We didn't have a lot of noise because
we had fewer bikers this year."
Some riders said they were not
bothered by the new helmet laws, and
would return next year, New added.
There have been two motorcycle
deaths this year, both of which occurred
Friday night, according to the S.C.
Highway Patrol.
Last year, there were three
fatalities, Collins said.
Many riders left the beach by late
Saturday or early Sunday.
"We did see a lot of motorcycle
traffic Saturday around the south end
and North Myrtle Beach," Collins said.
"We had some congestion around the local
hot spots, but overall, traffic moved
very smoothly."
The first crash happened at 9:39 p.m., when a 1994
Honda Accord pulling out of an apartment complex onto
S.C. 544 near West Cox Ferry Road collided with a
motorcycle, Highway Patrol Lance Cpl. Sonny Collins
said. Motorcyclist Bret Allen, 46, of Aynor, died at the
scene.
The second crash happened at 10:10 p.m.
on S.C. 544 in front of the Boardwalk
shopping complex, Collins said. Sheedy's
eastbound Mitsubishi reportedly crossed the
center line and hit two motorcycles and a
truck headed west on S.C. 544, Collins said.
The second rider survived, but his condition
is unknown. Kenneth J. Temple, 47, of
Centereach, N.Y., died at the scene, Horry
County Coroner Robert Edge said.
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