MrMeanGreen Posted October 22, 2009 Report Share Posted October 22, 2009 I could swear I know this name from somewhere, and can almost picture the guy in my head. Is he on here, or does anyone know him? Granville Motorcyclist Dies In Crash With Pickup NEWARK, Ohio—A Granville man was killed after police said his motorcycle crashed into a pickup truck Wednesday night. Newark police said the crash happened at about 8:30 p.m. on North 21st Street in Newark. Motorcyclist Randall Stidham, 31, left The Grill restaurant and was traveling southbound on North 21st. John Wallace was driving a pickup truck and was turning northbound on North 21st from the Meijer gas station. Stidham’s motorcycle struck the pickup’s front end. Stidham hit his brakes, and he and the motorcycle hit the ground. Then Stidham hit the pickup. He landed in the northbound lanes, Newark police said. Stidham suffered a severe abdominal wound and died at the scene. Witnesses and damage at the scene suggested Stidham was traveling at a high rate of speed, police said. Police said the motorcycle was disintegrated. Stidham was not wearing a helmet, according to authorities. Wallace was treated for a right shoulder injury and leg injury at Licking Memorial Hospital. No more immediate information was available. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokin5s Posted October 22, 2009 Report Share Posted October 22, 2009 John Wallace sounds farmiliar, but not the biker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T Rex Posted October 22, 2009 Report Share Posted October 22, 2009 I have a big problem with saying that because the motorcycle was disentegrated that he was traveling at a high rate of speed. Don't most bikes (and cars for that matter) crumble like paper to take the impact so the driver/passengers do not? Sometimes I think people use that as an excuse when they pull out in front of bikes and injure/kill riders. "Welp that bike sure sounded like it was going fast!" Although some bikers give others bad names as well... Who really knows?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buck531 Posted October 22, 2009 Report Share Posted October 22, 2009 I just found out he was one of the contractors we're working with at Chase for the WaMu conversion. He was in my co-workers room sitting 4 people from him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaddyBuiltRacing Posted October 22, 2009 Report Share Posted October 22, 2009 (edited) Stidham was driving so fast Wallace had little opportunity to see the motorcycle or stop, Haren said. Several witnesses said Stidham was driving on one wheel at some point shortly before the crash, he said. http://www.newarkadvocate.com/article/20091022/NEWS01/910220337&referrer=FRONTPAGECAROUSEL Riding like an idiot will result in idiotic endings. I feel for his family and friends and for the driver of the truck. Edited October 22, 2009 by DaddyBuiltRacing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T Rex Posted October 22, 2009 Report Share Posted October 22, 2009 As you quoted me as saying... Some bikers give others a bad name. I was only taking information from what Anthony posted. My bad for not reading more of the article. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaddyBuiltRacing Posted October 22, 2009 Report Share Posted October 22, 2009 As you quoted me as saying... Some bikers give others a bad name. I was only taking information from what Anthony posted. My bad for not reading more of the article. Eh its alright, my bad for being a dickhead Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ Posted October 23, 2009 Report Share Posted October 23, 2009 there is a pretty big spot where the crash was in the street. i was wondering what it was from on my way to work this morning. i couldn't tell from the pictures but it looks like the bike i see from time to time on 21st street. he is always weaving through traffic at a high rate of speed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOPR Posted October 23, 2009 Report Share Posted October 23, 2009 The fact that he wasn't wearing a helmet is another clue he was retarded and was doing retarded things. Still sad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gillbot Posted October 23, 2009 Report Share Posted October 23, 2009 I believe he used to frequent the drag days, aside from that the name rings a bell but I don't recall from where. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTQ B4U Posted October 24, 2009 Report Share Posted October 24, 2009 Stidham was not wearing a helmetStidham was driving with a temporary motorcycle permit that restricted him from driving at night and required him to wear a helmet added to the fact that he was driving at a high rate of speed on 21st street...which is not a smart move, I'd say he took the bet and lost. sad no doubt and my condolences, but hopefully just one person who hears about this and matches those points changes their ways before they too don't get a second chance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gillbot Posted October 24, 2009 Report Share Posted October 24, 2009 I believe he used to frequent the drag days, aside from that the name rings a bell but I don't recall from where. Yep, went back through my files and he was on every drag day list I have. He was a mustang guy I believe. Sad to see a fellow enthusiast pass away but you just can't take risks like that. http://www.newarkadvocate.com/article/20091023/OBITUARIES/91023008/1023 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DTM Brian Posted October 24, 2009 Report Share Posted October 24, 2009 Looks like he left a wife and four children behind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DKilbourne Posted October 24, 2009 Report Share Posted October 24, 2009 Looks like he left a wife and four children behind. That is the real story and saddest part Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bahnstoermer1647545488 Posted October 24, 2009 Report Share Posted October 24, 2009 Ugh. Careful out there guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrMeanGreen Posted October 24, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 24, 2009 I knew he sounded familiar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linc5.0 Posted October 24, 2009 Report Share Posted October 24, 2009 he was a friend of a friend....and none of you really know what happen so quit saying bullshit about it.....riding wheelies is part of riding a bike....a car pulling out in front of you is not.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gillbot Posted October 24, 2009 Report Share Posted October 24, 2009 he was a friend of a friend....and none of you really know what happen so quit saying bullshit about it.....riding wheelies is part of riding a bike....a car pulling out in front of you is not.... I disagree, I have never pulled a wheelie on a public street. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drewhop Posted October 24, 2009 Report Share Posted October 24, 2009 there is a pretty big spot where the crash was in the street. i was wondering what it was from on my way to work this morning. i couldn't tell from the pictures but it looks like the bike i see from time to time on 21st street. he is always weaving through traffic at a high rate of speed. He stopped in here a few times as well. Always left on one wheel. RIP Randy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tbutera2112 Posted October 24, 2009 Report Share Posted October 24, 2009 he was a friend of a friend....and none of you really know what happen so quit saying bullshit about it.....riding wheelies is part of riding a bike....a car pulling out in front of you is not.... i agree with nobody here really knowing what happened but i disagree with the last part of what you said... if he was doing a wheelie at 35mph in a 35mph zone, i could maybe say the truck was to blame...but at night time *i think thats when this occured? im not sure and dont wanna re-read article* if he was on one wheel then his headlight was up in the air and theres no way the truck would have even seen him....on top of that, speeding through a high traffic area always has its risks, in a car or a bike....he gambled and he lost... what he did is not part of riding, its part of risk-taking...we've all done it at some point, whether its doing 150+ in a car, wheelies on a bike, running a redlight, whatever....you take risks often enough and eventually the dice arent gonna land in your favor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linc5.0 Posted October 24, 2009 Report Share Posted October 24, 2009 yea sorry drunk posting at 335 am...my bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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