Very Bad Freak FZ6 Accident - Yamaha FZ6 Forums - International FZ6 Motorcycle Community Forum

brows141 · 09-12-2007, 09:51 AM

Mods this may not be in the right section but I need to get this on the forum. Please move if in the wrong section.

This did not happen to me but to my 2 cousins who were riding an Fz6.

Four days ago while riding his 4 month old 2007 Fz6 with his cousin on the back he was in a terrible accident. He was illegally overtaking a slow moving truck on a two way road, one lane in either direction. As he was doing this an old man crossing the road sees him coming and starts to run across trying to make it in between 2 parked cars on the other side. He is doing about 120km = 75mph (stupid) in a 40mph zone. He starts to brake and cannot swerve left into the opposite lane due to oncoming traffic so he tries to swerve to the right to avoid the old man. Unfortunately he hits the old man sending him flying 2 car lengths down the road. The bike continues to rear ending an illegally parked car and then the bike rotates and slams the right side into the back of the parked car. As a result of the first impact into the back of the car the passenger is launched over the driver over the parked car hitting the parked car with his hands which made him flip in mid air and finally landing in a field. The passenger (not wearing a helmet) (STUPID) is not hurt. The driver wearing a helmet and padded jacket is hurt in the worst way known to man. When the first impact happened the passenger's weight is directed to the drivers back which forced him up against the gas tank of the bike. The gas tank caved-in from the pressure causing a jagged edge which wounded the driver down under. Yes, he was almost castrated!! His scrotum was ripped open and his testicles were fully exposed and hanging.

The old man is in critical condition with a broken collar bone, broken hip and six broken ribs.

My moron cousin was stitched up and spent 3 days in the hospital. His bike, 4 months old, trashed.

So far everyone in the accident is ok (thank god) but it just goes to show you how one stupid move can result in near death. I know all these details because it was all caught on tape by a convenience store's security cameras.

Please ride safe. The thrill is not worth the pain. When he is able to get his bike from the impound lot I will try to post some pics. I'll let you guys know how the ongoing investigation and lawsuit are going as well.

Sulphur44 · 09-12-2007, 09:58 AM

What lawsuit?
The old man suing your cousin for almost killing him?

brows141 · 09-12-2007, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Sulphur44

What lawsuit?
The old man suing your cousin for almost killing him?

Yep, more than likely. This guy is like 73 years old, if (god forbid) he dies his family is definetaly going to sue. But you know what, that's what my cousin deserves. Oh, I almost forgot to mention.......my cousin doesnt have a drivers license.

Great isn't it?

angelko · 09-12-2007, 10:12 AM

glad everyone came out alive.

**Nelly** · 09-12-2007, 10:13 AM

Hi, what country did this happen in? What’s your location?
Man that’s bad all round Im not entirely sure its a freak accident though.
Ultimately your cousin is in the sh#t is he insured?
The old man hasn't got age on his side. His injuries sound life threatening and if he survives he will be requiring Physio for a while. I'm sorry that your cousin was also badly injured and I do hope that he recovers fully from his injuries. It's impossible to think how he must be feeling knowing that his minute of poor judgment has caused so much pain.
I hope your ok to as its never nice when family are injured or in trouble.

saddletramp · 09-12-2007, 10:13 AM

Sorry to hear about that, even though I know stuff like this happens all too frequently. The best we can hope for post-crash is that we all learn from this, possibly preventing or minimizing more of the same, and that the lawyers don't get too stinking weathy.

**Nelly** · 09-12-2007, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by brows141

Yep, more than likely. This guy is like 73 years old, if (god forbid) he dies his family is definetaly going to sue. But you know what, that's what my cousin deserves. Oh, I almost forgot to mention.......my cousin doesnt have a drivers license.

Great isn't it?

F**king Hell, It never rains but it pours. Will this mean that his insurance will be invalidated? Is the old man in intensive care?

**Nelly** · 09-12-2007, 10:17 AM

In the UK you can't purchase a motor vehicle without a license.

DefyInertia · 09-12-2007, 10:23 AM

Does not sound like a freak accident to me. That's messed up.

gr8eyes · 09-12-2007, 10:31 AM

Sad all the way around.

09-12-2007, 09:51 AM	#1
brows141 Naked Rider Bike: FZR6 NAKED!!! Orange Black Stripes Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Crete, Greece Posts: 60 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Rep Power: 12 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Very Bad Freak FZ6 Accident Mods this may not be in the right section but I need to get this on the forum. Please move if in the wrong section. This did not happen to me but to my 2 cousins who were riding an Fz6. Four days ago while riding his 4 month old 2007 Fz6 with his cousin on the back he was in a terrible accident. He was illegally overtaking a slow moving truck on a two way road, one lane in either direction. As he was doing this an old man crossing the road sees him coming and starts to run across trying to make it in between 2 parked cars on the other side. He is doing about 120km = 75mph (stupid) in a 40mph zone. He starts to brake and cannot swerve left into the opposite lane due to oncoming traffic so he tries to swerve to the right to avoid the old man. Unfortunately he hits the old man sending him flying 2 car lengths down the road. The bike continues to rear ending an illegally parked car and then the bike rotates and slams the right side into the back of the parked car. As a result of the first impact into the back of the car the passenger is launched over the driver over the parked car hitting the parked car with his hands which made him flip in mid air and finally landing in a field. The passenger (not wearing a helmet) (STUPID) is not hurt. The driver wearing a helmet and padded jacket is hurt in the worst way known to man. When the first impact happened the passenger's weight is directed to the drivers back which forced him up against the gas tank of the bike. The gas tank caved-in from the pressure causing a jagged edge which wounded the driver down under. Yes, he was almost castrated!! His scrotum was ripped open and his testicles were fully exposed and hanging. The old man is in critical condition with a broken collar bone, broken hip and six broken ribs. My moron cousin was stitched up and spent 3 days in the hospital. His bike, 4 months old, trashed. So far everyone in the accident is ok (thank god) but it just goes to show you how one stupid move can result in near death. I know all these details because it was all caught on tape by a convenience store's security cameras. Please ride safe. The thrill is not worth the pain. When he is able to get his bike from the impound lot I will try to post some pics. I'll let you guys know how the ongoing investigation and lawsuit are going as well. Last edited by brows141; 09-12-2007 at 09:54 AM.

09-12-2007, 10:13 AM	#5
Nelly International Liaison Bike: 2005 FZ6 Silver & black Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Kilcormac, Co Offaly, ROI Posts: 5,315 Thanks: 633 Thanked 1,130 Times in 645 Posts Rep Power: 76 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Hi, what country did this happen in? What’s your location? Man that’s bad all round Im not entirely sure its a freak accident though. Ultimately your cousin is in the sh#t is he insured? The old man hasn't got age on his side. His injuries sound life threatening and if he survives he will be requiring Physio for a while. I'm sorry that your cousin was also badly injured and I do hope that he recovers fully from his injuries. It's impossible to think how he must be feeling knowing that his minute of poor judgment has caused so much pain. I hope your ok to as its never nice when family are injured or in trouble. __________________ "Bump starting the FZ6 on frosty ground, when your only 5' 6". Is like a Dachshund trying to swing a leg over a giraffe." Mods in order of appearance: K&N Air filter. Data tool system 4 alarm. Biker dude headlight harness. 12V power socket. Data tag. Speedo healer. Puig frame sliders. Front & back Crash bobbin axle sliders. #1 mod LIB footplate inserts "Don't ask me I got it from here"? Forum FAQs... My Resume...

09-12-2007, 10:17 AM	#8
Nelly International Liaison Bike: 2005 FZ6 Silver & black Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Kilcormac, Co Offaly, ROI Posts: 5,315 Thanks: 633 Thanked 1,130 Times in 645 Posts Rep Power: 76 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	In the UK you can't purchase a motor vehicle without a license. __________________ "Bump starting the FZ6 on frosty ground, when your only 5' 6". Is like a Dachshund trying to swing a leg over a giraffe." Mods in order of appearance: K&N Air filter. Data tool system 4 alarm. Biker dude headlight harness. 12V power socket. Data tag. Speedo healer. Puig frame sliders. Front & back Crash bobbin axle sliders. #1 mod LIB footplate inserts "Don't ask me I got it from here"? Forum FAQs... My Resume...

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09-12-2007, 09:58 AM	#2
Sulphur44 Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 1 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Rep Power: 0 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	What lawsuit? The old man suing your cousin for almost killing him?

09-12-2007, 10:12 AM	#4
angelko Junior Member Bike: 2004 FZ6 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 13 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Rep Power: 0 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	glad everyone came out alive.

09-12-2007, 10:13 AM	#6
saddletramp Lobo Bike: '05 FZ6 (da blue one) Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Southeast Texas Posts: 51 Thanks: 1 Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts Rep Power: 12 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Sorry to hear about that, even though I know stuff like this happens all too frequently. The best we can hope for post-crash is that we all learn from this, possibly preventing or minimizing more of the same, and that the lawyers don't get too stinking weathy.

09-12-2007, 10:23 AM	#9
DefyInertia Saratogian Moderator Bike: '04 FZ6N - Silver Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 3,028 Thanks: 662 Thanked 1,386 Times in 628 Posts Rep Power: 77 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Does not sound like a freak accident to me. That's messed up.

09-12-2007, 10:31 AM	#10
gr8eyes Member Bike: 07 FZ6, 07 FJR1300. 98 YZ400F, 05 WR450F Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Mustang, OK Posts: 96 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Rep Power: 11 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Sad all the way around.