The Saddletramps MC Tragic Anniversary Ride

The Saddletramps MC were set for a 10th Anniversary ride through the mountains and then the deserts of San Diego and Imperial Counties. This is the story of the horrible tragedy that took place during that ride.
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[@cnnw3929]

When I drive, I look for motorcycles everywhere I go. And I always make sure to accommodate them.

[@deaf2819]

That’s nice but unfortunately they often don’t ride like their safety depends on it.

[@JParker.]

I tend to always pay extra close attention for people riding by themselves or with a partner. I guess it comes years of difficult experiences on a bicycle. The clubs in my area (one specifically) are incredibly irresponsible most of the time i see them in groups though. I don't feel obligated to look out for the safety of a bunch of grown men that all dress up the same way to show how unique they are and attempt to bully people on and off the road. Especially if theyre not looking out for their own safety to begin with.

[@irishguyjg_2ndchancerecovery]

Good to hear! Thank you for this. Look twice, save a life.

[@irishguyjg_2ndchancerecovery]

@@deaf2819 I do. SPORTSTER4LIFE

[@Scott-rr7dy]

Thank you for keeping their memory alive. BLESSINGS to the Saddle tramps.

[@irishguyjg_2ndchancerecovery]

Much respect. May those riders rest in peace

[@joemcmillan2089]

Rest in peace to those that passed. Prayers for those injured and get well soon. I cannot imagine the agony. God Bless all...

[@garychandler4296]

As a lifetime biker, at 70, this is just another tragic story between clueless, careless drivers and bikers that just rips my heart! Tip of the hat to all saddle tramps, especially the clubbers.

[@TheBmco99]

Thanks for sharing this with us you put these videos on we normally wouldn’t get to see

[@discoverthis]

Appreciate you watching!!

[@markyoung3178]

So sorry bros hearts to y'all. I ride 1 year ago on highway going home 55 car pulled out and stopped . Broke my neck and other things. When God wants you your going . I still ride.

[@garychandler4296]

We break, but don't surrender! 2 thumbs up, my brotha!​@@markyoung3178

[@JParker.]

Im glad to hear the puppy made it.

[@Colinmcdougall6996]

The guy that did this will answer to the Lord on judgement day 📖 🙇🏻‍♂️💙💙💙💙💙

[@robertcottrill1220]

He or she better hope the bikes don't get to him or her before the lord.

[@frankwhitson2191]

When I rode, no more than seven bikes in the group, but we were staggered, not rtding side by side. Every rider wore a full or three quarter helmet. Sorry for your loss .

Motorcyclists in the desert typically are riding fast. No need to pass.

[@chrisharriman4989]

In April this year our group (about 5 bikes and a trike) rode from Southern California to Scottsdale, Arizona for Arizona Bike Week, and even doing a steady 75mph we were frequently passed by all sorts of other vehicles doing at least 85~90mph. I’ve noticed that sometimes people in cars get into a competitive driving mode when they see a motorcycle, and want to prove they can drive just as fast or faster than a motorcycle can.

[@JParker.]

​@@chrisharriman4989 or maybe 75 just isn't comfortable for everyone. Or maybe they don't want to be around when someone in your pack does something stupid and sends everyone down. I set my speed by what I feel comfortable and safe doing. You don't get to assume that because you want to go 75 with all your costumed friends that everyone is going to let you impede the flow of traffic.

[@chrisharriman4989]

@@JParker. 75 mph was the posted speed limit where we were riding, whether it “just isn’t comfortable for everyone” is irrelevant. Your obvious disdain for motorcyclists (“costumed friends”) and general suppositions speak more about you than you seem to know (or care?). When on a ride, we ride respectfully and do our best to obey the law. We discuss our route and stops before we hit the road so “someone in our pack doesn’t do something stupid and send everyone down”. You talk like someone who has either never ridden a motorcycle, or who was wronged (cut off in traffic maybe?) by a motorcyclist. News flash, not ever motorcycle rider in a pack and wearing a “costume” (protective gear) is a biker gang member, just like one selfish and careless car driver who thinks the speed limit signs are just a suggestion doesn’t paint all car drivers like that.

[@johnmorgan7947]

​@@JParker.👹

[@stevenholquin2127]

Like Minded Riders On a Run Too The Colorado River This Is a Real MC Out To Have a Good Time This Is Such a Tragic Story Damn…..!

[@Patriot-oi7mj]

What do you consider to be a "real" MC?

[@stevenholquin2127]

I Can’t Explain It Too You if You Don’t Know

[@Patriot-oi7mj]

How profound.

[@johnjaco5544]

Remember you ride a motorcycle you don't drive it.

[@patricknahmen1275]

Another Great Job by DT,..My Heart goes out to all involved that were injured or killed..... Road a Harley myself from from 20 yrs old to 28 yrs old .when helmets were not mandatory in California in the 80s,,,I am so glad I got that out of my system, and never looked back, thanks again

[@discoverthis]

Thank you for watching!! Appreciate your support!

[@osomxl]

I remember this day vividly. I live in the Imperial county, drive this highway everyday. I built that casino as an apprentice. This was a horrific tragedy. I now ride that highway on a motorcycle and it can be extremely dangerous.

[@discoverthis]

Stay safe, watch for those cages. Thank you for watching!

[@garychandler4296]

I dunno, as a perf-modded Harley twistie-ripper, that road looks like the Florida most boring wastelands, but you're right, cagers are dangerous even In the driveway!

[@Porsche996driver]

I didn’t realize how that tragic accident happened. These guys speeding between traffic cause accidents then keep on driving. The thing we do know the riders were having a great day with good friends out in God’s country.

[@watto1964]

Its hard to imagine not one member didn't give chase after the Honda. But it is what it is and hindsight is 20/20.

[@discoverthis]

I believe it was just the first two bikes that didn't get hit and those two stopped and were trying to help their friends

[@doorguru168888]

This accident happened well over 10 years ago and apparently the driver of the gold Honda Civic that caused the accident was never found. I'm sure it has affected his or her health from thinking about it every day. Ironically just a few days ago another gold Honda Civic was involved in a hit and run accident that killed one motorcyclist, but this time in Ohio. The driver also kept going and is yet to be found.

[@vincentlussier8264]

Christ ,we all have to avoid gold Honda Civics on the highways?

[@d.powers3428]

One can assume the grim reaper must drive a gold Honda Civic.

[@gregj.gotham4402]

R.I.P. all whom were lost. I’m 70 now and have three crashes because of car drivers. My heart goes out to the club plus those who lost their mom, dad, brothers and sisters. Such a horrible loss. Someday the driver of the Gold civic shall have to face God. ❤

[@larryballinger1689]

So sorry for all who lost their life and for all that were seriously injured anything can happen in a split second

[@lahondafolk4334]

The CHP should check for car model and color in registration data bank to see if they get any matches.

[@sammylacks4937]

That is not good. My condolences to the families and survivors of the club.

[@skeetermcswagger0U812]

Oh this threw me for a second. I thought this was a video about one of my favorite bands the Saddle Tramps, huh...

[@future_me_6067]

Being impatient does not entitle you to disobey traffic laws.

[@user-dg5dv8cw5w]

very sad, didnt have to happen...rip.

[@pcnetworks1292]

I am curious if they flew a California bottom rocker? That could be a catalyst!

[@discoverthis]

They didn't. They flew a bottom rocker that said Lakeside

[@user-xn1bo9rx5m]

🏆 worst comment 🏆

[@fuzzybutkus8970]

Kind of a Mooneys dash cam for the biker set cool.

[@seanmcdaniel7041]

Solid lines should not have passed.

[@nutterfjell]

😢

[@hectorsalazar5584]

👊🖤💪

[@larrybecker9565]

Rip OG Dusty 🙏

[@stevehoffman3569]

He took out a crew? He's done.

[@charlesmiller7848]

I've been an avid motorcyclist for 25 years. I have a couple of hundred thousand miles of motorcycle riding experience on all kinds of bikes. Bikes need to yield to cars. Slow motorcycle riders cause accidents. If you don't want something like this to happen to you as a motorcyclist, stay away from other motorcycles, and drive faster than the rest of traffic. Not super fast, just a little faster than everyone else. Stay away from all other vehicles and things like this will not happen. The guys on the bikes could have completely prevented this by slowing down moving to the right a little and yielding to the Honda driver.

[@vincentlussier8264]

I'm not a biker but you make sense 100%! However the guy in the Honda still fled the scene of a fatal accident! Why? Something was amiss with the driver!

[@chrisharriman4989]

The were traveling in a two lane highway with dirt / sand shoulders on both sides. Where exactly were they supposed to pull over to? The story says there were only 12 motorcycles. While it doesn’t mention what speed they were traveling, from my own experience in riding long distance in groups it’s highly unlikely they were doing less than the posted speed limit. From the accident photos, it clearly shows a double yellow line running down the middle of the road. Combine crossing that with a high rate of speed, and it’s no wonder the gold Civic driver bailed. He / she knew they’d be doing life for their impatience.

[@rockstardrummer66]

2yellow lines are the first thing I saw. No passing.

[@frankwhitson2191]

​@@chrisharriman4989: The bikers should have been in a group of 7 and 200 yards behind, a group of 5, but not riding side by side like Ponch etc rode on the TV show " CHIPS " . All we know is it was a group of 12 bikes, so some other details were not mentioned.

[@qball8437]

Utube errassed my comment wtf

[@fukenbiker]

Censorship happens to all of us here in the 'University of KZbin'. I have heard it called "jewtube". I tested that slur, and it is true that no one is allowed to disparage 🇮🇱. I may be getting my second strike on this comment.

[@fukenbiker]

Some pos erased my reply to you about that just now😂

[@vagabondroller]

Don’t know if you can put this on the Honda 100%. Dude in the avenger probably wouldn’t have lost it if he wasn’t drunk. Who knows how close it really was. Maybe the Avenger didn’t need to go onto the shoulder at all.

[@vincentlussier8264]

No? The guy in the Honda fled from the scene of a fatal accident Why?

[@vagabondroller]

Maybe he didn’t even know there was an accident and was just hitting the brakes to slow down after passing.

[@lahondafolk4334]

The avenger driver was drunk? I didn't see or read that.

[@richardpetker4337]

Listen to the whole vid. He got a DUI. ​@@lahondafolk4334

[@robbiesdad1]

I didn’t see anything about the avenger driver being drunk

[@d.powers3428]

Promised the wife I would quit riding if someone we knew left their loved ones behind. Soon after, a coworker got T boned. My God, I miss my bike.

[@davidwest2917]

Bikers tend to bunch up and ride too close together and not leave near enough space between them. The Honda was the cause and it is sad but you motor cycle clubs honestly learn to ride spaced out more and you may not loose as many friends...just saying.....God bless you all and the ones yall lost!😏

[@marineforces3214]

I am convinced that (in Germany) motorbike riders are the most reckless drivers in the world ! 👎 (I am a biker myself)

[@richardvalitalo3670]

The slow cars will kill you, they might change directions in front of you.

[@redonkk]

Sound's like they didn't allow the honda to pass, and they paid for it with their lives. Biker's don't own the road.

[@j.d.thompson3505]

Biker behavior makes me sick. Still, this bothers me a little.

[@deaf2819]

I noticed that motorcycles in groups always drive too closely to one another for “safety”… I’d also bet the bikers were cruising as if they owned the roads & instead of getting out of the way I’m sure they had a bit of fun,probably sharing “you’re number one “ fingers to one another too because a pack of Harley riders not being aggressive jerks would be the exception to the rule.

[@onazram1]

*You* were probably the jerkoff in the Honda Civic that took off...

[@charlesmiller7848]

You are correct. I have been riding bikes for 25 years. Bikes need to yield to cars. Slow motorcyclists cause accidents.

[@charlesgreer7245]

Being as I guess the club I'm over is the exception to your rule, let me get this strait. A car decides to pass a pack of bikes that were doing at least the speed limit. Passes on a double yellow "aka a non passing area. Causes another car to leave the road to avoid a head on with the illegal passing car, looses control bc of the illegal passing car, and hits the bikes bc of the illegal passing car. And in your opinion it's somehow the bikers fault for no reason other than you don't like bikers and apparently especially Harley riders. Hmm well that's your opinion and much like ass holes we all have one, mine happened to be that your a brain dead dip shit. But well that's just my opinion.