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ProgramThe American Motorcycle Association (AMA) now offers free AMA
Roadside Assistance — for members driving motorcycles, cars, trucks or motor
homes — to anyone who signs a new three-year membership commitment with the
organization.
AMA is not requiring new members to enroll in its auto-renewal program, and
the organization's annual fee will remain $39.
"Whether members participate in our auto-renewal program, or if they sign up
for a three-year membership, the result is the same: cost savings for the
AMA," said AMA president and CEO Rob Dingman. "As a member-supported
organization, we are happy to pass those savings back to our members in the
form of one of the most significant member benefits we've offered in our
85-year history: free AMA Roadside Assistance."
Benefits include coverage in all 50 states, plus Puerto Rico and Canada,
for: bikes, cars, pickups, motor homes and trailers registered to the
member, the member's spouse, and dependent children under the age of 24
living at home or away at college; towing up to 35 miles; flat-tire
assistance; emergency fuel delivery; and up to five dispatched service calls
per year. The organization offers toll-free assistance 24 hours a day, 365
days a year, from two national call centers.
In addition, all dispatch and hook-up fees are included, and AMA Roadside
Assistance does not require members to seek reimbursement. The program pays
first. For more information, visit
www.ama-cycle.org .
Motorcycle Builder Pleads No Contest To
Vehicular Homicide - Central Florida News 13 -
BREVARD COUNTY -- After months of delays, a plea deal was accepted by a
judge Tuesday in the case of well-known motorcycle builder Billy Lane.
Under the deal, Lane pleads no contest to vehicular homicide for the 2006
crash in Brevard County that killed Gerald Morelock, 56, who was a park
ranger.
Investigators said Lane was drunk when his truck crashed into Morelock's
Yamaha motorcycle on Sept. 4, 2006.
As part of the plea deal, a drunk driving charge against him was dropped.
Lane now faces about nine years in prison, but his lawyers said they are
going to fight for a lesser sentence.
"Well, certainly I think his charity work and his ability to do that are
things that we're going to ask the court to consider in terms of mitigating
factors," said Greg Eiesenmenger, Lane's attorney.
Sentencing for Lane is set for Aug. 14.
Motorcycle ride to honor slain corrections
officer - The Canton Repository - AKRON
— A memorial motorcycle ride will be held Sunday for William “Bill” Hesson,
39, a North Canton Army veteran and state juvenile corrections officer
killed on the job at the Cuyahoga Hills Juvenile Correction Facility in
April.
Registration will begin at 11 a.m., with all bikes out at 1 p.m. The
non-stop, police-escorted ride begins at the Gala Commons at 2215 E.
Waterloo Rd., in the rear lot, and continues through the National Veterans
Cemetery in Rittman, where Hesson is buried. The riders will return to the
Gala Commons greeted by Hesson’s family for a thank-you reception.
A minimum donation of $10 per rider is required, and all donations will
benefit Hesson’s pregnant wife, Julia, and three children. Hesson had not
worked at the juvenile facility long enough to qualify for death benefits.
Donations also are being accepted by the Warthogs Rubber City Chapter, which
is sponsoring the event. The Warthogs are a national motorcycle club for
police, fire, corrections and officers of the court.
To donate, send a check to Treasurer Bill Muncy at 1177 Woodland St.,
Hartville, 44632. For details, call Muncy at (330) 685-2899 or Jeff at (330)
714-4822.
Bloomington man, 48, dies in motorcycle crash
(Updated) - Lakeville Sun-Current -
A 48-year-old Bloomington man was fatally injured Friday, June 5, when he
was thrown from the motorcycle he was driving on the high-occupancy vehicle
lane in Golden Valley.
The Minnesota State Patrol said Michael McFarland was heading from
northbound Highway 100 to the eastbound HOV lane of Interstate 394 when he
lost control of the 2008 Harley Davidson Roadster he was driving.
McFarland was thrown over a retaining wall and fell roughly 30 feet to the
pavement of the eastbound I-394 lanes, according to the State Patrol.
Speed may have been a factor in the crash, according to the Patrol.
McFarland was not wearing a helmet.
The crash occurred just before noon. McFarland was pronounced dead at
Hennepin County Medical Center at 1:07 p.m., according to the county Medical
Examiner's Office.
McFarland died of multiple blunt force injuries, according to the Medical
Examiner's Office, which determined the crash was accidental.
The State Patrol's investigation is continuing.
Castalia resident hurt in motorcycle crash -
The Sandusky Register -
A Castalia man whose motorcycle clipped a vehicle on West Bogart Road on
Monday night remains in serious condition at St. Vincent Mercy Medical
Center in Toledo, a hospital spokeswoman said Tuesday.
John Keegan, 48, was driving his 2005 Harley-Davidson Road King west on
Bogart Road just after 8 p.m. Monday when his motorcycle clipped a Ford
Escort that was turning at the intersection of Patten Tract Road, according
to the Sandusky post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol.
Keegan was thrown off his bike, while the motorcycle veered off the road and
struck a utility pole. The driver of the vehicle involved was not injured.
Perkins police arrived first and found Keegan on the ground, bleeding from
his head, a police report said. Troopers took over the investigation while
that portion of the road was closed for a short time.
Keegan was flown by helicopter to Toledo. The driver of the Escort was not
injured.
There have been no citations, and the crash remains under investigation.
Alcohol may have played a role in the crash, according to the patrol.
Motorcycle Crash Injures Two - WETM 18 Elmira - BIG FLATS
- Two men are lucky to be alive after a motorcycle crash Tuesday night in
Chemung County.
A mangled motorcycle is all that's left after the rider lost control.
Chemung County Sheriff's Deputies say 29 year old Joshua Osgood of Erin was
riding this bike with a group on Chambers Road in Big Flats.
Deputies say he lost control and the motorcycle ended up going into a ditch.
He flipped off, knocking 21 year old Kurt Baker off his bike.
Deputies say Osgood and Baker have non-life threatening injuries tonight.
"If you're on roads that are not familiar, keep within the speed limits.
Take it easy, stay below the speed limit if you're not familiar with the
roads. Unfamiliar with the road seems to be part of the cause here." said
Chemung County Sheriff’s Deputy Scott Smith.
Both riders were transported to Arnot Ogden Medical Center.
Osgood will be ticketed for failing to stay in his designated lane.
Spring Mills man injured in motorcycle crash on
Route 45 - Centre Daily Times -
A 63-year-old Spring Mills man was life-flighted to an area hospital Tuesday
after the motorcycle he was riding crashed with a car on Route 45.
State police trooper Jeffrey Ebeck said at the scene that 23-year- old
Elliot Slack was driving a Mazda Protege westbound when he attempted to pass
another car but struck the eastbound motorcycle with the drivers side of the
car.
"(Slack) didn't realize the motorcycle was there, and hit him," Ebeck said.
The cyclist, Robert Orndorf, slid several feet before his bike stopped up
against a utility pole.
An Amish man who helped Orndirf, said he was talking when he came to his
aid, but he appeared to have a bad foot injury.
Ebeck said it looked like the impact happened just into the passing zone. It
wasn't yet known if any citations would be issued. Slack was being checked
out by medics, but Ebeck said his injuries were probably minor, if any.
Springs police officer critical after motorcycle
crash -
Colorado Springs Gazette - A Colorado Springs police officer is in
critical condition in a Grand Junction hospital after a motorcycle crash in
southwestern Colorado.
According to the Colorado State Patrol, the crash happened about 3 p.m.
Monday just west of the town of Sargent on Highway 50.
Thomas Heath Jr., 44, was flown to a Grand Junction hospital, where he
remained in critical condition Tuesday.
According to Colorado Springs police, the officer was off duty at the time
of the crash.
Heath was riding a 2002 black Harley-Davidson east on the highway with
passenger Michelle Wood, 30.
Heath attempted to make a left turn but ended up going off the right side of
the road, rolling the motorcycle.
Heath and Wood were thrown from the bike.
Wood suffered moderate injuries and was taken to Gunnison Valley Hospital.
Heath was taken to a hospital in Gunnison, then flown to St. Mary's Hospital
in Grand Junction.
Sgt. Steve Noblitt of Colorado Springs police said in a prepared statement
that the department is concerned for Heath and his family.
"CSPD is very concerned for the officer's welfare, and we will be working
with this officer and the officer's family as they go through this difficult
time," the statement reads. "This officer is a member of the CSPD family,
and we wish the officer the best and hope for a speedy recovery."
Columbia man dies in motorcycle crash -
Columbia Missourian - COLUMBIA
– A 21-year-old Columbia man died Monday night after crashing his motorcycle
into a guard rail on the McBaine Bridge over Perche Creek, according to a
news release from the Boone County Sheriff's Department.
Ryan Hall was riding a 2004 Kawasaki motorcycle east on Route K at about 8
p.m. and lost control of the vehicle at the bridge entrance, the release
states. Emergency personnel attempted to revive Hall, but he died at the
scene.
Major Tom Reddin of the sheriff's department said the exact cause of the
accident is still unknown. Hall was wearing a helmet.
The investigation is ongoing.
Man, 49, dies in Sunday morning motorcycle wreck
- Suburban Journals -
A High Ridge man died Sunday morning from injuries suffered when his
motorcycle struck a tree in High Ridge.
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, Joseph Busalaki, 49, lost
control of his motorcycle and ran off the right side of the road about 10:15
a.m. while eastbound on Dillon Road, east of Ridgedale, and struck a tree.
He was pronounced dead at the scene by North Jefferson County Ambulance
District personnel.
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