Rider Died on Banner Grade Today

Gwyneth · 08-07-2007, 01:24 PM

RIP

Marine killed in motorcycle crash near Julian

By: The Californian
JULIAN -- A 22-year-old Camp Pendleton Marine was killed Saturday when he crashed his motorcycle while riding with a group of friends on Highway 78 just east of Julian, authorities said.

The motorcyclist, whose name was not immediately available, was riding a 2006 Suzuki GSXR eastbound, at an "unsafe speed," on Banner Grade at about 9:30 a.m. when he lost control of the bike and veered into oncoming traffic lanes, then went off an embankment, California Highway Patrol officer Brian Pennings said.
"That grade is extremely curvy, and it's pretty steep," Pennings said.

The motorcyclist then sideswiped an oak tree and hit another directly, landing about 30 feet below the tree, the officer said.

The motorcyclist, who was wearing a helmet, died at the scene. His body was found at about 10:30 a.m. by his friends, a group of seven other Marines that noticed him missing a few minutes after the crash and went back to search, Pennings said.

The friends called authorities from a roadside call box; none witnessed the crash, he said.

SPEED · 08-07-2007, 01:35 PM

This is very sad. Been reading this a lot lately and it's killing me.

This is exactly why I started this site, to help people learn how to ride better & to learn to pass on that experience to others.

Many of us have been out there riding too fast on the street, and need to take it down a notch or two. This is a dangerous sport that we enjoy, please always keep that in mind while you are out there having fun.

SAEID · 08-07-2007, 01:53 PM

This is horrible news...

God Speed brother.

phydeaux · 08-07-2007, 02:12 PM

RIP

I've been reading far too many posts like this recently. I'm glad for track days (now that I've learned about them). It's easier to keep my pace down on the street knowing I'll be hitting the track.

Dawn · 08-07-2007, 04:44 PM

My heart sinks everytime I hear news like this.

RIP

spewmonkey · 08-07-2007, 04:50 PM

R.I.P So sad....

R1nomad · 08-07-2007, 05:05 PM

RIP

Banner grade should not be ridden by newbies.

Fred S · 08-07-2007, 06:53 PM

If he was going eastbound and hit a tree I'd say he didn't make it very far on Banner. Not that many sharp turns in that area if I recall. Damn shame is what this is.

CBR600RRider01 · 08-07-2007, 07:39 PM

Haywood · 08-07-2007, 09:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by R1nomad

RIP

Banner grade should not be ridden by newbies.

It's a public road, you shouldn't have to be an 'advanced' rider to be able to ride it. People just need to slow down, it's only a road...

RIP.

08-07-2007, 01:24 PM	#1
Gwyneth Club Racer Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: North County San Diego Bikes: 05 Kawasaki ZZR600 Age: 35 Posts: 2,005 iTrader: (0) Rep Power: 6 (56)	Rider Died on Banner Grade Today RIP Marine killed in motorcycle crash near Julian By: The Californian JULIAN -- A 22-year-old Camp Pendleton Marine was killed Saturday when he crashed his motorcycle while riding with a group of friends on Highway 78 just east of Julian, authorities said. The motorcyclist, whose name was not immediately available, was riding a 2006 Suzuki GSXR eastbound, at an "unsafe speed," on Banner Grade at about 9:30 a.m. when he lost control of the bike and veered into oncoming traffic lanes, then went off an embankment, California Highway Patrol officer Brian Pennings said. "That grade is extremely curvy, and it's pretty steep," Pennings said. The motorcyclist then sideswiped an oak tree and hit another directly, landing about 30 feet below the tree, the officer said. The motorcyclist, who was wearing a helmet, died at the scene. His body was found at about 10:30 a.m. by his friends, a group of seven other Marines that noticed him missing a few minutes after the crash and went back to search, Pennings said. The friends called authorities from a roadside call box; none witnessed the crash, he said.

08-07-2007, 01:35 PM	#2
SPEED Administrator Tournaments Won: 2 Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: So Cali Bikes: '07 Honda CBR600RR, Cag Pocket bike Age: 43 Posts: 11,099 iTrader: (5) Rep Power: 16 (42)	This is very sad. Been reading this a lot lately and it's killing me. This is exactly why I started this site, to help people learn how to ride better & to learn to pass on that experience to others. Many of us have been out there riding too fast on the street, and need to take it down a notch or two. This is a dangerous sport that we enjoy, please always keep that in mind while you are out there having fun. __________________ Live to ride another day!" SIGN UP HERE --> "Zoomsplat" -Wingers" SPORTBIKES WEST.COM User Maintenance General Forum Usage Reading and Posting Messages

08-07-2007, 02:12 PM	#4
phydeaux Moderator Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: San Diego Bikes: 08 R1200GS/01 RC51 Age: 51 Posts: 1,112 iTrader: (0) Rep Power: 3 (28)	RIP I've been reading far too many posts like this recently. I'm glad for track days (now that I've learned about them). It's easier to keep my pace down on the street knowing I'll be hitting the track. __________________ Boycott shampoo, you shouldn't settle for anything less than 100% REAL poo!

08-07-2007, 04:50 PM	#6
spewmonkey Know It All Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Spam Diego, CA Bikes: 06' ZX10R, 02' Warrior Posts: 454 iTrader: (0) Rep Power: 2 (25)	R.I.P So sad.... __________________ +1 ?Any girl's at this forum want meet up and have fun ride then hook with us?

08-07-2007, 05:05 PM	#7
R1nomad Squid Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: BS-Zuma Bikes: 2002 R1 Posts: 139 iTrader: (0) Rep Power: 2 (10)	RIP Banner grade should not be ridden by newbies. __________________

08-07-2007, 01:53 PM	#3
SAEID Squid Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: San Diego/Mira Mesa Posts: 198 iTrader: (0) Rep Power: 3 (24)	This is horrible news... God Speed brother.

08-07-2007, 04:44 PM	#5
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08-07-2007, 06:53 PM	#8
Fred S Canyon Carver Join Date: May 2006 Location: San Diego, CA Bikes: 07 Blue ZX-10R Age: 37 Posts: 797 iTrader: (0) Rep Power: 3 (34)	If he was going eastbound and hit a tree I'd say he didn't make it very far on Banner. Not that many sharp turns in that area if I recall. Damn shame is what this is. __________________ http://www.myspace.com/bluezx10r

08-07-2007, 07:39 PM	#9
CBR600RRider01 Know It All Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Warner Springs Bikes: Guess Age: 44 Posts: 491 iTrader: (0) Rep Power: 2 (21)	Rip __________________ Enjoy Life, Ride Hard, I'M OUT

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