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My sincere condolences to his family and friends. Len's name was familiar to me as someone who posted here for a long time. Since I'm a new rider who just started riding a motorcycle this year, this news has another facet for me. I rode to work today too.
This type (left hand turn in front of) of accident is the most common cause of fatalities on a motorcycle. People are so tuned to seeing cars that a motorcycle seems not to register in their minds.
Certain aspects of motorcycle culture doesn't help the situation. When I took the MSF class, which partly was held in a local Harley dealer, visibility and "being seen" was something that was stressed over and over.
Ironically, when students would go downstairs into the dealer showroom, 99% of the gear (i.e. helmets, jackets, gloves) was black. And even worse, it seems the trendy and cool thing now is flat black. Crazy, let's make sure no one sees us at all. Even with bright colors people don't see motorcycles, but IMO, one should take every possible precaution.
Please spread the word about motorcycle safety, the need for bright colors, and be on the lookout as you drive. At this sad time it's one way I'm able to cope with these situations.
-Jim