‘Ride In Peace’: Dulles Motorcycle Community Mourns Taylor Jones After Sudden Death At 32
The motorcycle community is reeling after the sudden loss of a dedicated rider and technician whose skill, kindness, and passion left an unmistakable mark on everyone who knew him.
Taylor Jones, 32, of Alexandria, died unexpectedly on Monday, July 21, leaving his friends and family shocked.
Born in Falls Church, Jones was remembered by family, friends, and coworkers as someone who poured his heart into both his work and his love of riding before his life was cut short.
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Motorcycles of Dulles, where Jones had been a member of the service team since 2021, cal…
Pottstown Motorcyclist Killed In Crash With Deer, Family Grieves Their Loss
The family of a Montgomery County motorcyclist is grieving his death after he died from injuries sustained in a crash involving a deer.
Mikael Nihart, 25, of Pottstown, was riding a motorcycle west on Route 724 near Red Corner Road in Union Township, Berks County, when a deer ran out in front of him on Saturday, Nov. 2, according to a Pennsylvania State Police report.
Nihart was thrown from the motorcycle and struck a guiderail, the police report states. He was taken to Reading Hospital where he died from his injuries with his mother, Amy Hartman, by his side on Monday, Nov. 4.
"With the h…
Born To Be Mild: Boston Named Among Safest Cities For Motorcyclists, Study Says
Motorcycles have a reputation for being dangerous, but some cities reject that characterization with strong track records for safety, according to Forbes.
There have been 55,166 motorcycle-related deaths in the last decade, a new study from Forbes said, but some cities claim a higher percentage of those fatalities than others.
Boston was named the ninth out of 10 cities with the best track records for motorcycle safety, with 6.53 motorcycle fatalities per 100,00 residents in the last decade.
The Lone Star State claimed the top two spots in the ranking, with Frisco, Texas at nu…
Beloved Granddad, 54, Killed In Motorcycle Crash: PA State Police
A central Pennsylvania grandfather died in a two-vehicle crash involving a motorcycle on Wednesday, June 1, according to a release by Pennsylvania state police.
Joseph W. Kunder, 54, was driving a 2006 Honda motorcycle southbound on State Route 501/South College Road when a 2019 Chevrolet Blazer driven by Doreen A. Tice, 47, began making a westbound turn onto King Street from the northbound lane of SR501—striking Kunder around 6:46 a.m., police say.
Both drivers were from Myerstown and both were injured, according to the release. Tice— who was not wearing a seatbelt— suffered a “suspected…
