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Hook#3287
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« on: February 02, 2018, 04:24:36 AM »
http://chronicle.augusta.com/news/2018-02-01/sinkhole-survivor-battered-says-things-could-have-turned-out-worse

Well, not new, just something else to watch out for.

The comment "I turned into the parking lot and woke up in the hospital"  Shocked Shocked
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indybobm
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« Reply #1 on: February 02, 2018, 04:54:45 AM »
I guess I can see how this could happen, but it is not a good idea to go around a corner blind not knowing what is there.
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« Reply #2 on: February 02, 2018, 06:01:20 AM »
2014 in Acton, Indiana Deputy's death underscores dangers of potholes for motorcyclists

"Authorities do not believe speed or alcohol played a role."

And of course the mandatory: "He was not wearing a helmet, authorities said."
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DirtyDan
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« Reply #3 on: February 02, 2018, 06:15:12 AM »
Quote from: indybobm on February 02, 2018, 04:54:45 AM
I guess I can see how this could happen, but it is not a good idea to go around a corner blind not knowing what is there.

So many times I was presented with 4 choices

Death, death, death or........STOP !

I’m still here

Dan
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Ramie
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« Reply #4 on: February 02, 2018, 06:36:36 AM »
No sink holes here but come spring there will be plenty of pot holes to navigate, not to mention exploding concrete on the freeways in the summer.  Makes a guy want to stick to the gravel roads.
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« Reply #5 on: February 02, 2018, 08:19:36 AM »
Quote from: DirtyDan on February 02, 2018, 06:15:12 AM
Quote from: indybobm on February 02, 2018, 04:54:45 AM
I guess I can see how this could happen, but it is not a good idea to go around a corner blind not knowing what is there.

So many times I was presented with 4 choices

Death, death, death or........STOP !

I’m still here

Dan

I find it's always helpful to never ride lead so that any lurking danger is revealed around a blind corner.
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Ken aka Oil Burner
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« Reply #6 on: February 02, 2018, 12:21:40 PM »
I guess you never know. This video was interesting to me, explaining how sinkholes can form with no visual clues on the surface.         https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e-DVIQPqS8E
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« Reply #7 on: February 04, 2018, 05:12:24 AM »
Now after watching the video I do wonder how the rider didn't see the hole.

http://kron4.com/2018/02/01/a-wild-ride-sinkhole-swallows-man-and-his-motorcycle/

I do think it's a shame the woman didn't make more of an attempt to stand close to the hole to warn others.
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Hook#3287
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« Reply #8 on: February 04, 2018, 06:08:32 AM »
Quote from: Britman on February 04, 2018, 05:12:24 AM
Now after watching the video I do wonder how the rider didn't see the hole.

http://kron4.com/2018/02/01/a-wild-ride-sinkhole-swallows-man-and-his-motorcycle/

I do think it's a shame the woman didn't make more of an attempt to stand close to the hole to warn others.
Absolutely!  The other "witness" was trying for 10 mins to get someone out there. uglystupid2  Just park your car in front of it or in the travel path 20 ft away.  Flashers are good.
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