A motorcyclist was loaded into an ambulance and rushed to the hospital with multiple injuries at 8 a.m. this morning near Goodfellow AFB. He was in a crash with a Chevrolet pickup that appeared to be turning onto S. Chadbourne St. from Jack Rabbit Trail.
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Above: A motorcyclist was injured in a crash on Chadbourne St and Jack Rabbit Tr. on August 6, 2015. (LIVE! Photo/John Basquez)
The injuries sustained by the motorcyclist were severe enough that the San Angelo police have initiated a comprehensive crash investigation, including activating CID to gather evidence. Elevating a crash investigation is standard procedure when in the opinion of the traffic investigator, serious injuries or a death are involved.
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The motorcyclist appeared to have incapacitating injuries, but was conscious and screaming about pain when loaded into the ambulance. Over the radio, EMS was informed of possible broken bones. The motorcyclist did not appear to us to be U.S. Military troop.
This is a breaking story, and will be updated when more information is available.
UPDATE 11:46 A.M.
At 8:35 a.m., the Silverado stopped at a stop sign while northbound on Jack Rabbit Tr. but failed to yield right of way to the motorcycle. The motorcycle, which was eastbound on Chadbourne, collided with the left front side of the Silverado. According to the investigating officer, there was nothing to indicate that the driver of the motorcycle was speeding.
The cyclist sustained serious injuries, including broken bones and a possible head injury, and he was transported to Shannon. According to reports, the injuries are not life threatening.
CSI and the police department investigated the scene. The incident is still under investigation and no citations have been issued as of yet.
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The motorcycle was not in the wrong, the truck pulled out in front of him. Don't blame all motorcyclist because you don't like to pay attention.
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Permalink"I am one that if I see someone on a motorcycle I will turn and go down a different street. I avoid them like the plague."
On behalf of all motorcyclists like myself I am really happy to hear that because it's idiots like you that are usually the cause of accidents.
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PermalinkI am new in this town, maybe 6 years, and I have been a motorcyclist for all my life in big cities. I have come to the conclusion that the people that ride motorcycles in this town are not safe. I see numerous errors in judgment everyday. In a town with the worst drivers, a motorcyclist has to be xtra-xtra-xtra carful. I would never ride a motorcycle in this town or a bike for that matter. Your even at risk walking down the sidewalk, if there is one. I have raced motorcycles in Willow Springs, and other places. I have the experience to make these statements. I see no helmets on most motorcyclist in this town. I have seen literally peoples head open on the street from where I am from. If you don't wear a helmet, and gloves, and long sleeves at least, you are a f*** idiot. I had a serious accident when I was young and should of died, but I had helmet, pants, gloves, long sleeves and the experience to control my collision. I was fine. Both are at fault in my opinion, (being on a bike for my whole life).
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