Another fallen rider...

[JoJoYZF]

Another rider was killed at the Gap today and unfortunately it happened to be one of the most helpful and most passionate riders on my bike specific forum. He was only 22 and loved riding. The board was doing their yearly gap meet and him and one of the admins actually were doing an iron butt to get there. They made it and sadly the admin will now be riding home solo.

http://www.yzf600r.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=52628&st=0&sk=t&sd=a

According to the tailofthedragon.com, its the third rider this year to get killed in that specific corner.

JULY 23: BULLETIN - Another motorcycle fatality this morning on NC 28 near 20-Mile Ranger Station between Fontana and the Gap. Motorcycle vs car in the 10 mph corner. This is the third death this year in this particular corner. CAN NC DOT DO SOMETHING TO HELP WARN RIDERS ..... PLEASE.

Please be careful out there.

RIP Ash

[julie j]

That is awful. My thoughts go out to his friends and family. RIP

[thirdgenlxi]

Very sad indeed.... I knew Ashwin from chicagolandsportbikes for a couple of years now, he was a super nice guy.

Always hate hearing stories like this.... RIP Ashwin :(

My prayers and sincere condolences go out to his family and friends....


For the guys on the yzf600r forum.... isn't this the the 2nd time there's been a fatality at the annual GAP trip?? Greg (polystigma) is a local friend and riding buddy of mine, and also on the yzf forum, and I'm pretty sure I remember him telling me about several years back when he was there on the annual ride, somebody else got killed. If so... man that's rough!

[HokieDNA01]

If it is the first 10mph left hander after you cross the bridge heading towards the Hellbender, Memphis lost one of their best riders there a few years ago. Very dangerous corner that I always warn people about. For once, when they say 10mph they mean it. So sad to hear. Always hate to lose one but 22 is so young. RIP

[NeonspeedRT]

If it is the first 10mph left hander after you cross the bridge heading towards the Hellbender, Memphis lost one of their best riders there a few years ago. Very dangerous corner that I always warn people about. For once, when they say 10mph they mean it. So sad to hear. Always hate to lose one but 22 is so young. RIP

I remember you telling us about that corner when we were up there.

RIP to the rider.

[tached1000rr]

Rip

[Amber Lamps]

That's too bad bro! :sorry:

[z06boy]

That is awful. My thoughts go out to his friends and family. RIP

What she said. That sux.

[smileyman]

God Speed friend! Prayers for the family.

Wish we could close the dragon to auto traffic. It doesnt really go anywhere you cant get around easier....

[Particle Man]

Man, it's definitely not right :(

RIP :(

[azoomm]

Rip :(

[Rider]

Rip.

[Looni2ns]

RIP Ash. :-(

That's a difficult turn. I hope the locals didn't oil it like they did a couple of years ago.

[Particle Man]

RIP Ash. :-(

That's a difficult turn. I hope the locals didn't oil it like they did a couple of years ago.

!!!

[karl_1052]

RIP Ash. :-(

That's a difficult turn. I hope the locals didn't oil it like they did a couple of years ago.

With all the pics of people crossing the centerline(on killboy), I don't think the oiling would matter anymore.

[Gas Man]

RIP young rider. That is WAY WAY too young. He's just a kid.

Who's fault?

Trip, local report?

[tached1000rr]

RIP young rider. That is WAY WAY too young. He's just a kid.

Who's fault?

Trip, local report?

None of the riders in his group witnessed the accident, they think he lowsided and slide into/under the car coming in the other lane which was described as a Nissan 350Z. Car was said to be in it's lane and not traveling fast or anything, but specific details are a bit sketchy.

[Riceaholic]

RIP...Be careful kids.

[HokieDNA01]

That is EXACTLY how the Memphis rider died there. Went under a car. He has a plaque on the side of the road right there. Very sad. They really need a better sign put up.

[JoJoYZF]

Very sad indeed.... I knew Ashwin from chicagolandsportbikes for a couple of years now, he was a super nice guy.

Always hate hearing stories like this.... RIP Ashwin :(

My prayers and sincere condolences go out to his family and friends....


For the guys on the yzf600r forum.... isn't this the the 2nd time there's been a fatality at the annual GAP trip?? Greg (polystigma) is a local friend and riding buddy of mine, and also on the yzf forum, and I'm pretty sure I remember him telling me about several years back when he was there on the annual ride, somebody else got killed. If so... man that's rough!

Definitely a great guy. Im not positive but I think they did have this happen before. Ive only been a member of that forum for about 2 years now though.

[JoJoYZF]

To those who knew Ashwin either through a forum or personally that would like to make a donation to help his parents, PM me and I can get you the paypal account of the person collecting it for them.