and still wondering how bike, rider and helmet parted ways at right angles. I think the helmet just bounced off to the side. Well I am not exactly sure if it was exactly east of him. It could have bounced but still if you think about it the only thing that he hit was the road. yeah it could have bounced off the road during the slide. I know this equation never sounds good let alone looks good. Dude in one direction + helmet in another direction with a good distance between the two = Damn gonna feel that one.