A 46-year-old motorcyclist from Caledonia got a ride to the hospital last night after his bike hit a car on Route 5 in Le Roy and then he was ejected from the bike and struck a pole.
Richard C. Hoag, of 2554 Black St., was taken to Strong Memorial Hospital where he was treated and released.
Hoag was cited for alleged DWI and illegal passing.
The accident occurred about 12:58 a.m., Sunday, in the area of 8503 Route 5, Le Roy. Hoag was behind a 2001 Buick sedan driven by Jeanna Ann Pfalzer, 17, of Elba when Pfalzer apparently stopped to make a left-hand turn.
According to Deputy John Weis, who handled the investigation, Hoag attempted to pass Pfalzer on the left as she slowed to turn.
As she apparently started her turn, Hoag's bike struck her car and Hoag was ejected from the bike. His body hit a utility poll on the north side of the roadway.
Neither Pfalzer nor her passenger, Benjamin G. Carlie, 18, were injured.
I wonder if the 17 year old
I wonder if the 17 year old driver bothered with the turning signals? I feel sorry for the motorcycle rider because it appears he was a marked man, even if he was stone cold sober. Fate and young drivers too often intersect. He should have passed on the right, since they were equally illegal, he would be home laughing it up right now.
The young driver did indeed
The young driver did indeed use her turn signal. The turn signal was still flashing as the car came to rest in the driveway after the accident. Besides the motorcycle operator being under the influence this accident occurred during that very violent thunderstorm. Very poor visibility. Glad to hear that the drive is ok. This accident happened a few doors down from me.
I believe that passing on the
I believe that passing on the right (shoulder) is also illegal.
Yes it is Gabor, but only if
Yes it is Gabor, but only if you get caught. Like all laws, why can't people learn how to be discreet? I never had a problem with that. What has changed?
I don't think being discreet
I don't think being discreet applies in this case, I will say that too many people that operate a motor vehicle are ALWAYS in such a hurry that safety takes a back seat. The gentleman driving his motorcycle should take heed of that Billy Joel song.
Well come on and post a video
Well come on and post a video so we can all groove. Billy Joel is ok but I don't know what you are talking about. Just another typical day in my life, my wife and kids leave me asking myself WTF, too. I still love them, bring it on man.
Hey Gabor, you may be right.
Hey Gabor, you may be right. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KhKZIXxnLN0