someone ran from the cops & got killed?

[Wordamous Prime]

My mother called me to make sure I was ok because she heard on the news that a sportbike rider tried to run from the cops and ended up pitching himself from the bike and getting killed... Anyone know anything about that?

[JohnPaul]

RIP to the rider, i dont know who it was


i read about that too...this is the add i found:

News Release from: Oregon State Police
FATAL MOTORCYCLE CRASH - PARKWAY ROAD NEAR JASPER IN LANE COUNTY (PHOTOS)
Posted: April 11th, 2008 9:43 AM
Photo/sound file: http://www.flashnews.net/images/news/041008.parkway.mtc.3.jpg
Photo/sound file: http://www.flashnews.net/images/news/041008.parkway.mtc.2.jpg

A 34-year old Springfield area man died Thursday night from injuries suffered after losing control of his motorcycle and colliding into a highway guardrail near Jasper on Parkway Road south of Springfield. The motorcycle operator, whose name is withheld pending next of kin notification, appeared to be attempting to elude an Oregon State Police (OSP) trooper for a short distance when he crashed into the guardrail while attempting to negotiate a curve.

According to OSP Sergeant Ron Martin, on April 10th, at 11:55 p.m. an OSP trooper checked a 1997 Honda motorcycle at 92 mph traveling northbound on Parkway Road near milepost 3. The Trooper turned around and activated the patrol car overhead emergency lights to initiate a traffic stop for the speed violation. The motorcycle operator did not yield, and while appearing to attempt to elude the trooper the operator failed to negotiate a curve in the road at Parkway Road and Edenvale Road and crashed into a guardrail.

The trooper administered first aid until medics arrived and transported the operator to Sacred Heart Hospital where he was pronounced deceased.

The operator was wearing a protective helmet. Alcohol is being investigated as a possible contributing factor in the crash.

Oregon State Police troopers from the Springfield Area Command are continuing the investigation. The Lane County Sheriff's Office, Pleasant Hill Fire Department, and Springfield Fire Department assisted at the scene.

Parkway Road was partially blocked for approximately 2 1/2 hours.

Photograph Source: Oregon State Police

### www.oregon.gov/OSP (http://www.oregon.gov/OSP) ###

[Wordamous Prime]

He must have been intoxicated, or a poor rider. Not that I advicate running from the Po, but from the sound of it he didn't get very far. Very sad none the less.

[TOM-CAT]

RIP to the rider.:frown:

My condolences to the family and the Oregon State Trooper who had to respond to the trash. That was very unfair to put the trooper and EMTs through that kind of ordeal. I would not recommend running for almost any reason, but this guy really should not have run. Look at the tread on those tires. This guy was a commuter, not a sport rider. You should not run from law enforcement, but if you do, you better have a very high expectation of getting away. There is no way this guy really thought he was going to get away. Nerves tell you to run, but your gut will tell you to pull over. Trust your gut, if you don't think you can make it, do not even try. Once you have committed yourself to running, things can only get worse.

This rider has hurt himself, his family, the responding officer and EMTs, and the whole riding community, which will now be under increased scrutiny because of the actions of this one individual.

Sorry for the rant, and I hope everyone understands that in the big picture nothing supersedes the loss of life that occurred, but the damaging effects of this will be very widespread.

:2cents:

[Batman]

RIP to the rider.:frown:

My condolences to the family and the Oregon State Trooper who had to respond to the trash. That was very unfair to put the trooper and EMTs through that kind of ordeal. I would not recommend running for almost any reason, but this guy really should not have run. Look at the tread on those tires. This guy was a commuter, not a sport rider. You should not run from law enforcement, but if you do, you better have a very high expectation of getting away. There is no way this guy really thought he was going to get away. Nerves tell you to run, but your gut will tell you to pull over. Trust your gut, if you don't think you can make it, do not even try. Once you have committed yourself to running, things can only get worse.

This rider has hurt himself, his family, the responding officer and EMTs, and the whole riding community, which will now be under increased scrutiny because of the actions of this one individual.

Sorry for the rant, and I hope everyone understands that in the big picture nothing supersedes the loss of life that occurred, but the damaging effects of this will be very widespread.

:2cents:
+1:idunno:

[willcbr600rr]

RIP to the rider.:frown:

My condolences to the family and the Oregon State Trooper who had to respond to the trash. That was very unfair to put the trooper and EMTs through that kind of ordeal. I would not recommend running for almost any reason, but this guy really should not have run. Look at the tread on those tires. This guy was a commuter, not a sport rider. You should not run from law enforcement, but if you do, you better have a very high expectation of getting away. There is no way this guy really thought he was going to get away. Nerves tell you to run, but your gut will tell you to pull over. Trust your gut, if you don't think you can make it, do not even try. Once you have committed yourself to running, things can only get worse.

This rider has hurt himself, his family, the responding officer and EMTs, and the whole riding community, which will now be under increased scrutiny because of the actions of this one individual.

Sorry for the rant, and I hope everyone understands that in the big picture nothing supersedes the loss of life that occurred, but the damaging effects of this will be very widespread.

:2cents:Well Put

[rickster]

Amen, Tom. And I'd like to add that no matter what heinous crimes one might commit on a bike, the consequences for such crimes can't possibly be as bad as what happened here. If you're not prepared to lose your bike, job, driver's license, etc., don't be an idiot; it's really that simple. Having a brother and three of my best friends as law enforcement officers, it really pisses me off to think of how thoughtless someone could be to try to run and put one of them in needless danger. If you're gonna play, be prepared to pay, but not with someone else's life, health, or happiness.

[JohnPaul]

just found the name of the fallen rider : Mark Allen Jones of Springfield

[kneedragger26]

Thats a pretty nasty crash.

[Rex Raider]

RIP

be smart, don't run.

[onewildone]

Either way it makes my stomach knott up..you don't have to be running from the police to have this happen. It could happen to any of us if the opportunity of something unsafe appears unexpected.

[Fly n Hawaiian]

God bless the family and friends.
GOD SPEED:angel:

[Stacya_250]

RIP to the rider.:frown:

My condolences to the family and the Oregon State Trooper who had to respond to the trash. That was very unfair to put the trooper and EMTs through that kind of ordeal. I would not recommend running for almost any reason, but this guy really should not have run. Look at the tread on those tires. This guy was a commuter, not a sport rider. You should not run from law enforcement, but if you do, you better have a very high expectation of getting away. There is no way this guy really thought he was going to get away. Nerves tell you to run, but your gut will tell you to pull over. Trust your gut, if you don't think you can make it, do not even try. Once you have committed yourself to running, things can only get worse.

This rider has hurt himself, his family, the responding officer and EMTs, and the whole riding community, which will now be under increased scrutiny because of the actions of this one individual.

Sorry for the rant, and I hope everyone understands that in the big picture nothing supersedes the loss of life that occurred, but the damaging effects of this will be very widespread.

:2cents:+1 here too. I myself had to make the decison to run or stop. I stopped Ya It cost a ton of money but I'm still here! whats money. And the cop was nice about it. he could have nialed me for a hole lot more but he didn't. I feel bad for every one that was involved in the accadend. its really to bad.

[roadrunner]

. It could happen to any of us .

well, those who run from cops.
they also said that alcohol was involved..

[Rex Raider]

had a cop dog me for a few miles on my ride yesterday, he gave up when i reached city limits. :idunno:

[Xusia]

Hey guys, I respect your opinions, but please don't judge Mark too harshly here.

I knew Mark personally for many years (I 've worked with him for over 10 years) and this is EXTREMELY out of character for him. So much so that when I heard about the accident, I couldn't believe it was the same Mark. In fact, he has been on group rides with many of you and I'd be willing to bet you don't remember him because he was so laid back and cautious. Riding at night - let alone drinking and riding - and running for the cops was just not his style. AT ALL. He has always been a responsible rider. The only thing that makes sense to me is that he was in some kind of bad place emotionally or mentally that night and it affected his judgment.

I am deeply saddened that regardless the situation or cirsimstances, a good person and personal friend is gone. My heart goes out to his family.

[Wordamous Prime]

Hey guys, I respect your opinions, but please don't judge Mark too harshly here.

I knew Mark personally for many years (I 've worked with him for over 10 years) and this is EXTREMELY out of character for him. So much so that when I heard about the accident, I couldn't believe it was the same Mark. In fact, he has been on group rides with many of you and I'd be willing to bet you don't remember him because he was so laid back and cautious. Riding at night - let alone drinking and riding - and running for the cops was just not his style. AT ALL. He has always been a responsible rider. The only thing that makes sense to me is that he was in some kind of bad place emotionally or mentally that night and it affected his judgment.

I am deeply saddened that regardless the situation or cirsimstances, a good person and personal friend is gone. My heart goes out to his family.Wow... That really puts it into perspective. Thats terrible. :mecry:

[roadrunner]

Wow... That really puts it into perspective. Thats terrible. :mecry:
indeed. im sure every bike that dies has folks that are left behind who knew them.