Fatality on 473 [Archive]

Chris S

11-03-2007, 04:51 PM

I was riding w/ the TSBA folks today, and we can upon a very sad scene on 473 between Sisterdale and Comfort. Traffic was blocked in both directions, and a life flight copter was in the middle of the road. We could see bikes @ the accident scene, but couldn't tell what they were.

We heard that the rider passed away, and was on a BMW. Apparently he lost control in a dip just before a RH sweeper, and didn't make the corner. RIP.

They told everybody to turn around, the road was going to be blocked for quite a while for the investigation.

Not what I was hoping to see today, but it's a somber reminder to be careful out there.

MCRyder

11-03-2007, 05:39 PM

Gosh I'm sorry to hear this. I was on 473 on a Saturday two weeks ago (10/20) coming back from a annual group ride in the Hill Country that weekend. All my condolences and sympathies to his family and friends.

Maxwell Smart

11-04-2007, 10:39 AM

It was a good ride up to that point, Nice to meet you Chris I was on the Blue GSXR 1000

http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f246/dougsmithsatx/SaMR_110307/SAMR110307_2.jpg
http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f246/dougsmithsatx/SaMR_110307/SAMR110307_3.jpg

BluRR

11-04-2007, 08:33 PM

I've been all over Google trying to find out what happened yesterday, but have had no luck.

sparkyphotog

11-04-2007, 08:46 PM

That's a Goldwing on its side in the second photo.

Chris S

11-04-2007, 10:57 PM

Max/PL, it was great meeting/riding w/ y'all, marred only by coming across this accident scene.