Man, 36, Dead; 9-Yr-Old Hurt After Motorcycle Crash

[modette99]

http://www.krdo.com/traffic/28634727/detail.html

PUEBLO WEST, Colo. -- The Pueblo County sheriff's office said a 36-year-old is dead after a traffic accident Thursday in Pueblo West.
An off-road motorcycle and a truck collided around 4:15 p.m. at the intersection of Homer and Tolstoi drives, deputies said.

The motorcyclist, identified as Brian Abeyta, 36, and his 9-year-old passenger were flown to Parkview Medical Center.

Deputies say Abeyta’s license was "revoked, habitual" at the time of the crash. Neither Abeyta or the young girl were wearing helmets, according to deputies.

Abeyta died Friday morning from his injuries, a release said.
The 9-year-old is now at Denver Children's Hospital. Her condition Thursday was not immediately available.

No charges are being filed at this time and the accident remains under investigation, the sheriff's office said.

[modette99]

My question is they say off-road but was it plated!!! The image otherwise is negative to most people. Although it really doe snot matter because the guy should not of been on the street period with a suspended license.

[Devaclis]

Canned terms like "Dritbike", "Off Road Motorcycle", "Crotch Rocket" are often used by media outlets or cough, reporters, who just need to classify the vehicle for their viewers/listeners/audience. It IS ignorant IMO. Instead of being first on the scene with an AP story they should spend more time researching and reporting.

RIP to the rider and good luck to the little girl. Tradegy really.