Atlanta traffic is a constant cause of death and serious injury to even the most experienced motorcycle riders. Having the right of way has no meaning when a truck hits your bike.
55 year old Deputy Gwinett sheriff Bill Edge was on his way home last week when an ice cream truck ran a stop sign and collided with a passing truck. The truck struck his motorcycle, and Edge, who was wearing a helmet, died at a local hospital. He was a Gwinett County police officer and had served in the U.S. Marine Corps.
A Harley-Davidson rider, Edge was a member of the Gwinnett chapter of the Blue Knights, a motorcycle club mostly comprised of law enforcement officers.
Defensive driving is the best protection if you enjoy the pleasure of riding. Always assume that the car and truck drivers in your view will do the unexpected and be prepared!
