Everyone please be careful.

[Sid Squid]

Yesterday afternoon I very closely witnessed a crash. The bike was being ridden within the speed limit, in a careful and seemingly experienced manner. It was possibly just a momentary lapse of concentration, even though I watched it happen I can't explain.

It was obvious that the injuries suffered were extremely serious, and despite the first aid I could offer the rider died, and I can't express how much I hope that those few minutes were even slightly eased by the hopelessly little that I could do.

So everyone please keep your wits about you, it's impossible to describe just how quickly things can go from good to bad.

RIP chap.

[Specialone]

That sucks mate :(

You did well to stay calm and try to assist, not sure I could do it.

RIP to the rider.

[Scoobs]

Timely reminder. Thoughts go out to the family and to you Ian. Good effort in trying AND having the knowledge and where with all in that situation.

[dkid]

Very sad. Extremely admirable actions on your part Sid, good on you.

[Red Herring]

Sorry to hear about that Ian, I'm sure your help and level head was very much appreciated by all. As you say, it only takes one moment, we're not cats.

[rapidgaz]

Must of been hard for you to witness this, hope it doesent haunt you, and rip to the guy you helped. Sad news.

[Griff-SV]

Very sad news, I'm sure you did everything you could Sid and just by being there would have given the chap comfort till he passed.

[Bibio]

well done on trying to save the fellow biker.

how are you feeling after the ordeal?

Autumn is coming folks so keep a vigilant eye out and stay safe.

[yorkie_chris]

Sorry to hear that mate, I had similar a number of years ago now, it tends to stay with you :(

[Popy Fresco]

Sad to hear that, rip the rider and yes, let's try to be careful.

[jambo]

Timely indeed, I've witnessed 3 crashes in as many rides this week, thankfully all of them have been very minor.

So sorry you had to witness this, and I'm certain that your help would have eased their comfort. None of us like to think of the consequences of a mistake too closely but I feel certain I'd appreciate someone being there rather than not.

Jambo

[ChrisCurvyS]

That's terrible Sid - I can't imagine what that was like.

I've only seen relatively minor bike crashes and they almost put me off riding as like you say, all it takes is a momentary lapse in concentration.

You've got to try and keep things in perspective I suppose. I experienced something similar once but there wasn't even a crash - a guy in his car ahead of me had a heart attack at the wheel and, despite the best efforts of a doctor who happened to be passing, he died there at the side of the motorway on a Monday morning in the rain - it was so grim. Life's precious and you've got to make the most of it while you can.

[ClunkintheUK]

RIP to the rider.

And good on you Sid for having the knowledge to do what you can. I always think first aid training is the the ultimate in selfless acts, cos you'll never use it for yourself.

[atassiedevil]

You did all you can do.
I've been in similar situations more than once, and it does stay with you.
Poor concentration, a lapse of judgement, or someone not seeing you or making an assumption can take us all at any time.
He didn't die alone, and you did all you could, he would have taken comfort in that.
If you need to talk, i, and others are here if you need that.

C.

[tonyk]

RIP fellow rider.

Sid well done in helping him, the thought that some one tried to help and was with him when he went will be a great help to his family.

Life's precious so all please ride safe…

　

　

[BernardBikerchick]

Oh Ian that's pants really is by well done u for trying xx you did the best if not better than any of us could

I witnessed one near embankment recently and it was awful but no where near as bad

Poor chap xx

[JAWs]

I don't even know you Sid, but hey top marks for being there for him and a least trying to help.
I hope you are OK

[Balky001]

RIP to the biker.

Sid, as others have said, this chap passed away being cared for by a stranger. I'm sure that gave him some comfort but I know it will make a world of difference to his loved ones.

[TheRuffellator]

Rip to the rider.

Well done though mate I'm sure what you did was the best you could, a difficult thing to witness and deal with indeed. Hope you're alright too.


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[kaivalagi]

Jeez, that's a stark reminder of what dangers are out there for sure, thanks for posting this Sid, it might just make some of us think twice at the right time!

It must have been hard on you going through that (I can only imagine not having been through it myself) so please make sure you have all the support on tap that you can find.

RIP to the poor chap and any loved ones left behind :(

[Jackie_Black]

RIP to the poor rider, well done Sid for having a go. At least you know you did your best.

[Redmist]

Very sad, massive kudos for doing what you could. RIP

[The Idle Biker]

Well said everyone. God bless to the Rider, and to Sid, well done mate you did the right thing.

[Fallout]

Well done mate. You did what you could. That's all anyone could ask.

[maviczap]

So sad to read this, well done Sid for doing what you could.

RIP

[admin]

Blimey Sid. How awful. Words fail me.

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[andrewsmith]

RIP to the rider

[Fruity-ya-ya]

RIP fallen rider

So everyone please keep your wits about you, it's impossible to describe just how quickly things can go from good to bad.

Very true Sid.
Ride safe everyone.

[embee]

How sad. Hope you're not finding it too tough Ian, not something you can simply brush off. Condolences to the rider and best wishes to you.

[Messie]

Oh Ian that sounds horrible. That must have been dreadful for you. I'm sure your level headedness was outstanding in the situation and helped in many ways.

My thoughts are with you, and the loved ones of the biker.

[Citizen]

Very sad and a timely reminder to all to be careful.

Hope you are ok and RIP to the rider.

[Dabteacake]

Might seem like a selfish post but there is nothing more you can/could do for the deceased. Try not to dwell on it and if you feel like it might be too much to deal with man up and seek help

Well done for doing what you could for a stranger as I bet many people would just drive/ride past

[missyburd]

So sorry to read this. As others have said, he wasn't alone in his passing which counts for an awful lot in my eyes. Big hugs, it's an experience no biker should have to endure from either perspective. x

[veenee]

RIP to the rider - I hope you are OK after witnessing the whole thing.

I guess you just don't think about those things until they happen... :(

[Sid Squid]

I didn't post any of this as anything other than a reminder that on the roads things can happen frighteningly quickly even at relatively modest speeds, it is quite indescribable how suddenly a seemingly relaxed bimble in the countryside becomes something so horrible. What I wanted to communicate to you is simply that a tiny distraction or lapse in concentration can have mammoth consequences, consequences that I wouldn't wish on anyone.

I've had requests for details of the crash, such that others could maybe learn from it. I fully understand the reasoning and the request but I've decided against doing so, I truly don't believe that there is anything to be learned from knowing that isn't entirely encompassed by the maxim 'stay alert'. Add to this that I doubt the family and friends of the rider would very much appreciate our thoughts on what happened being broadcast for all to see, I know that the chances of anyone connecting this thread with any names and places are small, remote even, but I'm not going to all the same.

Lastly, thank you all for your kind words, but really I'm OK, I didn't sleep much Monday night, unsurprisingly perhaps, but other than that I'm fine. I'm really not a worthy object of your sympathy, nor now, I suppose, is the rider who died as he is now beyond the care of such thoughts, no, those sentiments should be reserved for those around him.

[admin]

Nicely put.

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