Motorists Can Access I-270 SB After Motorcycle Crash

First of all, I hope that when you stated that “it wasn’t news worthy” that you were just talking about whether or not he had a helmet on, and not the story itself.

I know the family of the man involved in this accident personally. To get on here and see posts about whether or not he was wearing a helmet(he was, and full motorcycle gear as well) is just disheartening. It amazes me that someone would say they didn’t care if their son or any other relative wore a helmet while they were riding—had he not been wearing a helmet in this situation he wouldn’t still be here right now. Needless to say, they’re grateful that he took the time to make sure he was fully protected should something happen.

I have plenty of family members/friends who own motorcycles, and wouldn’t think of going anywhere without full protective gear. They choose to do things the safe way. Personally, every time I drive past a rider without a helmet I shake my head…granted, its your choice, and there’s no law, but to me its just common sense.

Now for a tiny rant—honestly, with what you said in your post about how you were “glad to see for once it wasn’t a part of the story,“ it kind of makes me think that it bothers you to an extent. Should they have said, “man killed in motorcycle accident because of not wearing a helmet” you would have been upset because you yourself don’t wear one, and people would most likely be critical of that fact. Yeah, its your choice, but like I said…common sense. Whether or not a wreck is the fault of the motorcycle operator, if they aren’t wearing a helmet they’re kind of asking for it. Whether or not they were wearing it generally has everything to do with the story. In this case, the fact he was wearing one meant that he survived the crash. You’re going to come back and say that it doesn’t matter everytime, had your friend been wearing one he would have broken his neck, yada yada. But I’m sure that’s only the case a handful of times.

That is NOT what I was saying. What I was saying is just what does that have to do with the story? NOTHING! I know people who ride with and without. Personally, I ride without. I also know someone that had he had his helmet on when he had his accident, his neck would have broke and he’d have been killed. But did anyone state that in the story about his accident? NO. It wasn’t news worthy. That’s my only point.  NOT whether the wearing of a helmet has anything to do with the injuries. As for Ohio, the law here is a “novice” law - those with licenses less than a year must wear a helmet or anyone under the age of 18. However, I am a hypocrit and opening admit it. I make my 21 year old son wear his, even though I dont wear mine, when he’s riding his father’s or my bike. However, when he gets his own, I will leave the choice up to him. Either way, if it’s my day to go, it’s my day to go and a helmet or seat belt won’t make a difference.

The wearing or not wearing of a helmet has a LOT to do with a motorcycle accident.  It means that someone’s skull was or was not cracked open on impact and their brain matter smeared on the highway.  Ohio is one of the few states that doesn’t have a helmet law, although they did once upon a time.  It may prompt more bikers to wear helmets and save their lives. It is apparent you’ve never seen a skull cracked open which could have been prevented by wearing a helmet.  Unfortunately, I have and won’t see me on a motorcycle without one on.  Think Before You Ride!