Big Ben Motorcycle Accident
06-12-2006, 11:05 AM
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Big Ben Motorcycle Accident
Our QB is now in the hospital.. Not wearing a helmet either..
http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/trib.../s_457685.html
It's all over the news here..
http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/trib.../s_457685.html
It's all over the news here..
06-12-2006, 11:11 AM
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linker no worker.
Anyway, while i dont believe riding a motorcylcle is a foolish risk to be taking during the offseason, riding without a helmet is. I hope they focus on that instead of the motorcyle in general like the media has in the past.
Anyway, while i dont believe riding a motorcylcle is a foolish risk to be taking during the offseason, riding without a helmet is. I hope they focus on that instead of the motorcyle in general like the media has in the past.
06-12-2006, 11:14 AM
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Yea, they just passed a law about a year ago in PA that you don't have to wear a helmet.
Link is probably getting hammered.. Should've copied and pasted..
Link is probably getting hammered.. Should've copied and pasted..
06-12-2006, 11:15 AM
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HOLY F...........
I think I remember seeing an interview with him talking about riding on ESPN. It was something like "we always ride in packs, so its ok" and "no, I don't wear a helmet". I probably misquoted him, but I think it was something to that affect. I figured this day was coming.
I will never understand the risks taken by these guys.
I'm not a steelers fan, but big ben is an asset to the NFL. Hope he is alright.
I think I remember seeing an interview with him talking about riding on ESPN. It was something like "we always ride in packs, so its ok" and "no, I don't wear a helmet". I probably misquoted him, but I think it was something to that affect. I figured this day was coming.
I will never understand the risks taken by these guys.
I'm not a steelers fan, but big ben is an asset to the NFL. Hope he is alright.
06-12-2006, 11:17 AM
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Roethlisberger Involved In Motorcycle Accident
POSTED: 11:50 am EDT June 12, 2006
UPDATED: 12:09 pm EDT June 12, 2006
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PITTSBURGH -- Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger was injured in a motorcycle accident on Monday morning.
The Steelers confirmed the accident for Channel 4 Action News.
The Pittsburgh Tribune-Review said the accident happened on Second Avenue near the 10th Street Bridge.
A witness told Channel 4 Action News that Roethlisberger went over the handlebars, hit the windshield of another vehicle and then hit the ground.
Roethlisberger was not wearing a helmet, according to the paper.
Police have closed down the bridge, Second Avenue and the Armstrong Tunnels.
Roethlisberger was taken to Mercy Hospital. There is no word on the extent of his injuries.
Refresh this page for updates as they become available.
http://www.thepittsburghchannel.com/...67/detail.html
POSTED: 11:50 am EDT June 12, 2006
UPDATED: 12:09 pm EDT June 12, 2006
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PITTSBURGH -- Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger was injured in a motorcycle accident on Monday morning.
The Steelers confirmed the accident for Channel 4 Action News.
The Pittsburgh Tribune-Review said the accident happened on Second Avenue near the 10th Street Bridge.
A witness told Channel 4 Action News that Roethlisberger went over the handlebars, hit the windshield of another vehicle and then hit the ground.
Roethlisberger was not wearing a helmet, according to the paper.
Police have closed down the bridge, Second Avenue and the Armstrong Tunnels.
Roethlisberger was taken to Mercy Hospital. There is no word on the extent of his injuries.
Refresh this page for updates as they become available.
http://www.thepittsburghchannel.com/...67/detail.html
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06-12-2006, 11:17 AM
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Steelers: Big Ben Injured In Motorcycle Accident
(KDKA) PITTSBURGH The Pittsburgh Steelers have now confirmed that Ben Roethlisberger was injured in a motorcycle accident on Second Avenue, near the intersection with the 10th Street Bridge.
The accident happened around 11:30am.
According to an eyewitness, he was not wearing a helmet when he flew over the handlebars and hit his head on the windshield of a car. The witness tells KDKA he said his name was Ben and seemed groggy.
She says he was bleeding from his head.
He has been taken to Mercy Hospital.
At this point, officials are not yet commenting on the victim's condition
(KDKA) PITTSBURGH The Pittsburgh Steelers have now confirmed that Ben Roethlisberger was injured in a motorcycle accident on Second Avenue, near the intersection with the 10th Street Bridge.
The accident happened around 11:30am.
According to an eyewitness, he was not wearing a helmet when he flew over the handlebars and hit his head on the windshield of a car. The witness tells KDKA he said his name was Ben and seemed groggy.
She says he was bleeding from his head.
He has been taken to Mercy Hospital.
At this point, officials are not yet commenting on the victim's condition
06-12-2006, 11:28 AM
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Why would a person ride a motorcycle without a helmet...?
Not sure but, I know in some pro-athletes' contracts, they have clauses that prohibits them from participating in what is deemed "dangerous" activities...
06-12-2006, 11:30 AM
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doesnt it state in his contract do not do things like this? i remember hearing someone else in the nfl, or nba that they state in the contract they can not ride crotch rockets for this reason....wouldnt doubt if they hold his pay for the season if he cant play
06-12-2006, 11:32 AM
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Originally Posted by Jonesi
Supposedly flipped over handlebars hit windshield of another car then hit the ground..
Can't be good..
Can't be good..
PITTSBURGH -- Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger has been in a motorcycle accident in Pittsburgh this morning.
Witnesses told authorities that the player's motorcycle collided with a car near a downtown intersection and that Roethlisberger's head hit the windshield and was bleeding. Roethlisberger has said in the past that he prefers not to wear a helmet when riding.
ESPN.com's John Clayton reports that early indications are the injuries are not life-threatening.
One witness told KDKA television that Roethlisberger was conscious but appeared disoriented before he was taken from the scene to Mercy Hospital.
A Steelers spokesman is at the hospital and confirmed Roethlisberger is being treated there, but wouldn't provide additional details.
Witnesses told authorities that the player's motorcycle collided with a car near a downtown intersection and that Roethlisberger's head hit the windshield and was bleeding. Roethlisberger has said in the past that he prefers not to wear a helmet when riding.
ESPN.com's John Clayton reports that early indications are the injuries are not life-threatening.
One witness told KDKA television that Roethlisberger was conscious but appeared disoriented before he was taken from the scene to Mercy Hospital.
A Steelers spokesman is at the hospital and confirmed Roethlisberger is being treated there, but wouldn't provide additional details.
06-12-2006, 11:33 AM
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one of my friends went down yesterday... luckly he let go the bike and bike went off the cliff and he was fine! It happened right in front of me, he was leading the pack and I was second... I couldn't believe it when I saw him slide. Out of 17, everyone had jackets, gloves and helmets except one guy riding w/out jacket.
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06-12-2006, 11:35 AM
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06-12-2006, 11:44 AM
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Watching a live feed.
http://www.thepittsburghchannel.com/...843/index.html
Woman driving car that turned in front of him, he hit car, rolled over hood head hitting windshield, rolled on over and hit head on sidewalk.
Woman walked over and he asked here where he was, she told him and asked what his name was, and he said Ben.
Lots of blood on pavement and he seems dazed.
http://www.thepittsburghchannel.com/...843/index.html
Woman driving car that turned in front of him, he hit car, rolled over hood head hitting windshield, rolled on over and hit head on sidewalk.
Woman walked over and he asked here where he was, she told him and asked what his name was, and he said Ben.
Lots of blood on pavement and he seems dazed.
06-12-2006, 11:49 AM
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What an idiot...Why risk millions just to ride a Harley. Put it this way it aint like he was the best quarterback on the team last year ...Randle El was 
06-12-2006, 11:53 AM
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What an ass, regardless of how it happened I can't believe people still ride motorcycles without helmets
Didnt Jeff Kent get in trouble acouple years ago when he broke his wrist when he fell off his bike and it was in his contract that he wasnt allowed to ride motorcyles?
Didnt Jeff Kent get in trouble acouple years ago when he broke his wrist when he fell off his bike and it was in his contract that he wasnt allowed to ride motorcyles?
06-12-2006, 11:54 AM
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Originally Posted by Melanie
What an ass, regardless of how it happened I can't believe people still ride motorcycles without helmets
Didnt Jeff Kent get in trouble acouple years ago when he broke his wrist when he fell off his bike and it was in his contract that he wasnt allowed to ride motorcyles?
Didnt Jeff Kent get in trouble acouple years ago when he broke his wrist when he fell off his bike and it was in his contract that he wasnt allowed to ride motorcyles?
06-12-2006, 11:56 AM
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Originally Posted by YOTH
Jason Williams (Duke) same shit.
I remember that, he got real messed up right? Almost died I think. Was he ever able to return to basketball?
06-12-2006, 11:57 AM
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Originally Posted by dom
How bad is it?
How long before pro teams ban Bikes altogether.
How long before pro teams ban Bikes altogether.
hell in high school a bunch of us had scooters and our soccer and football coaches wouldn't let us ride them during the season
06-12-2006, 11:58 AM
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Originally Posted by Jonesi
It's a Harley not a crotch rocket..
This isn't good..
This isn't good..
It was a crotch rocket. They are showing it live on the video feed I provided above.
UPDATE: The driver of the other car is OK.
06-12-2006, 11:59 AM
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Originally Posted by Melanie
I remember that, he got real messed up right? Almost died I think. Was he ever able to return to basketball?
06-12-2006, 12:08 PM
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Watching a live feed.
http://www.thepittsburghchannel.com/...843/index.html
Woman driving car that turned in front of him, he hit car, rolled over hood head hitting windshield, rolled on over and hit head on sidewalk.
Woman walked over and he asked here where he was, she told him and asked what his name was, and he said Ben.
Lots of blood on pavement and he seems dazed.
http://www.thepittsburghchannel.com/...843/index.html
Woman driving car that turned in front of him, he hit car, rolled over hood head hitting windshield, rolled on over and hit head on sidewalk.
Woman walked over and he asked here where he was, she told him and asked what his name was, and he said Ben.
Lots of blood on pavement and he seems dazed.
They had closeups of the car windshield. Holy crap, I'm surprised he was conscious. :shakehead
Good luck to him though.. It's never good to see stuff like this happen to anybody.
06-12-2006, 01:23 PM
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I'm sorry but anyone who rides a motorcycle without a helmet is an idiot. Ben should have known better and has too many people counting on him. I'm also surprised that the Steelers didn't put a no riding motorcycle clause in his contract.
06-12-2006, 01:25 PM
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Originally Posted by dom
He worked out with the Raptors last week.
06-12-2006, 01:25 PM
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I'm sorry but anyone who rides a motorcycle without a helmet is an idiot. Ben should have known better and has too many people counting on him. I'm also surprised that the Steelers didn't put a no riding motorcycle clause in his contract.
06-12-2006, 01:29 PM
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I agree. He is an idiot. Motorcycles are iffy at best, and if you ride without a hemet, you're playing chicken in the game of life with God, and you're going to lose.
Coming from the guy with the a post count of 666
06-12-2006, 01:34 PM
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Just further proof darwin was right about idiots removing themseves from the gene pool.
ohh and women drivers < *
Just further proof darwin was right about idiots removing themseves from the gene pool.
ohh and women drivers < *
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