Wow! Billy Lane involved in fatality

[TxVrod]

http://www.floridatoday.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060905/BREAKINGNEWS/60905003

[bentgixxer]

damn, hope he wasnt drunk. if he was, he's going down for a while

[TxVrod]

Looks like his lifestyle is catching up with him.:angry7:

[Moody]

Crazy!

[hotnanas]

madd moms are gonna start taunting him...

[witchdoctor575]

You would think a guy that rides would have been more aware.

[TxVrod]

Authorities are awaiting toxicology reports. My GUESS is that he was drinking. BL was a wild man for whom I didn't really care much.

[ufo34]

damn, hope he wasnt drunk. if he was, he's going down for a while

Even if there's no alcohol in his blood, He was trying to pass two other vehicles on a double yellow-lined. As far as I know double yellow lines means no passing.

R.I.P

[rickykline]

wow.. that sucks billy lane is a bad ass builder and a respected man... pray he wasnt under the influence...

[TxVrod]

:werd: Minor detail there, right?

[Moody]

Hopefully his bikes are selling well. He is probably going to need a damn good lawyer.

[TxVrod]

Hopefully his bikes are selling well. He is probably going to need a damn good lawyer.

Look for the name of Choppers Inc. to be changed to Morelock Choppers in the near future! :eek:

[train460]

wow.. that sucks billy lane is a bad ass builder and a respected man... pray he wasnt under the influence...

met him twice while at the steel pony rally couple years ago once at the rally and then later that evening at coyote ugly. both times he was real nice and willing to talk with ya, same with indian larry. Won't tell u what i think of the OC guys.
looks like he has some bocoo trouble ahead tho and sorry for the dead and his family.
later
Michael

[ScooterTrash]

Even if there's no alcohol in his blood, He was trying to pass two other vehicles on a double yellow-lined. As far as I know double yellow lines means no passing.

R.I.P
exactly, a major romper room no-no and Billy lame is gonna pay with some time on this one.

[gixxerbill]

Look for the name of Choppers Inc. to be changed to Morelock Choppers in the near future! :eek:

No doubt even if he wasn't drunk the deceased family is going to sue the crap out of him. I wonder why the moped didn't head for the ditch you ain't ever going to win against a cage in a headon.

[2Fast]

yea he is a good guy. met him once and Jesse James. Say what u want but each one of us has been behind the wheel under some kinda of influence. IF thats the case here!!!!!!

but yea he will get the socks knocked off him in court. maybe not time but cash in civil court.
so dont say its his life style. he is a dam good builder good guy.
Best wishes

Sorry for the dude on the moped and his fam!

[hotnanas]

No doubt even if he wasn't drunk the deceased family is going to sue the crap out of him. I wonder why the moped didn't head for the ditch you ain't ever going to win against a cage in a headon.

the moped-er and BL probably never saw each other until it was too late. The reason for the double yellow usually indicates a limited sight distance, suchas going up a hill you can't see the other side, so you shouldn't pass...

i hope the best for both parties....

btw, i bet the 22 year old was pretty fine...

[CalamariKid]

No charges were filed??? :eh: He passed two cars on a double yellow and killed a motorcyclist? Yeah, I'd say charges should be filed.

[SVmike]

i wouldn't be too quick on the yellow line thing b/c it may well have been solid and skips or maybe they turned into double solids after Lane initiated the pass. Really hope he didn't have alcohol in his system though.

[dhdrider]

He's a good guy? WTF? You guys kill me. The same guy who was well known for his heavy drinking and partying,? I'm sure DUI was a regular part of his routine. However, it doesn't matter whether or not he had alcohol in his system. The fact is that he made an illegal pass and struck an innocent guy and killed him. Sorry, but I won't be wishing luck to Billy Lane here. He should serve time for his crime. Vehicular manslaughter.

If this was a story in the local Houston paper, you guys would be trashing the irresponsible cager. Just because it's a guy who makes kick-ass choppers (in some people's opinions), it's different? :BangHead:

[jetcycles]

i don't think anyone is pardoning his crimes on here just b/c he builds cool bikes. he should be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law IMO, just like everyone else.

[whosthis]

i don't think anyone is pardoning his crimes on here just b/c he builds cool bikes. he should be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law IMO, just like everyone else.
+3445465564543545436435435

[jrock]

Unfortunately, he will only get a slap on the wrist for vehicular manslaughter.
My 12 yr.old brother in law was killed and by brother permanently disabled because of a drunk driver. He got off in two friggin years! It was his his 8th DWI in a year and he was driving with a suspended license and fleeing the scene of 2 accidents!!! There is no justice in this world. I feel for the family. I would OWN Choppers Inc if that was my family that died!

[andrave]

8th dwi? after I think what the 4th one its a felony and you get thrown in jail

but anyway look twice, save lives... I'm gonna mail him one of the msf stickers.

[jrock]

8th dwi? after I think what the 4th one its a felony and you get thrown in jail

but anyway look twice, save lives... I'm gonna mail him one of the msf stickers.

It was 8. He was out of jail 2 weeks when he ****ed up my brother and killed my b/i/L.
Like I said , there is no *real* justice in this world.

[andrave]

yeah I dunno I would probably find a way for that person to have an accident I am filled with hate and spite and my life is a miserable place though.

[ScooterTrash]

yeah I dunno I would probably find a way for that person to have an accident I am filled with hate and spite and my life is a miserable place though.
:eek3:
read ma' sig line

[RACER X]

hmmm

http://www.wftv.com/news/9792681/detail.html

"We do believe he was impaired based on the evaluations the trooper did on Mr. Lane,"

from a B/L fan

""I would doubt he would hit a guy on a bike, and I would even doubt if he was drinking and driving," said customer Joe Garcia."

even though Lane has a court date on OCT 5 for charges of drunk driving in North Carolina........

[koskesh]

He's a good guy? WTF? You guys kill me. The same guy who was well known for his heavy drinking and partying,? I'm sure DUI was a regular part of his routine. However, it doesn't matter whether or not he had alcohol in his system. The fact is that he made an illegal pass and struck an innocent guy and killed him. Sorry, but I won't be wishing luck to Billy Lane here. He should serve time for his crime. Vehicular manslaughter.

If this was a story in the local Houston paper, you guys would be trashing the irresponsible cager. Just because it's a guy who makes kick-ass choppers (in some people's opinions), it's different? :BangHead:

+1

[huyzel]

+1

put his ass in jail.. what if he hit one of your loved ones or even you.

[Moody]

You guys are a bunch of communist! How about... let the guy have his day in court like all Americans are guaranteed. Or should we grab the torches and pitch forks you bunch of witch hunters.

[TxVrod]

You guys are a bunch of communist! How about... let the guy have his day in court like all Americans are guaranteed.

:nod:

[RACER X]

You guys are a bunch of communist! How about... let the guy have his day in court like all Americans are guaranteed. Or should we grab the torches and pitch forks you bunch of witch hunters.
lol.......like the truth matters........his ct date in NC is for DWI, while riding down the wrong side of the road. w/o a lid (maybe helmet state)........i'm sure he didn't do that either..........remember OJ..........:hs:

[Moody]

lol.......like the truth matters........his ct date in NC is for DWI, while riding down the wrong side of the road. w/o a lid (maybe helmet state)........i'm sure he didn't do that either..........remember OJ..........:hs:
Well... I am sure he will have to pay his dues for that as well but, I can't stand the whole guilty until proven innocent thing going on in here.

[ratmzapa]

Communisits? on mh? wtf? Man thats messed up...Commy Bastards!

[RACER X]

Well... I am sure he will have to pay his dues for that as well but, I can't stand the whole guilty until proven innocent thing going on in here.
ah he'll get off...........but the dead guy's family will own Choppers INC.

[CBR_Ryder]

ah he'll get off...........but the dead guy's family will own Choppers INC.
I doubt it... he'll have to pay FINES out the ass, get the best lawayer.. mabye probation.... Discovery channel will no long put him on TV, he'll just be an avrage joe makin crappy bikes still

When i told my dad this he was like "idiot" in a nepolian(sp) voice

[RACER X]

there's criminal court and civil court. the family of the dead guy will sue the pants off of billy, and they'll win. he did in fact kill him and it was negligent.

[Moody]

ah he'll get off...........but the dead guy's family will own Choppers INC.
Agreed... if it is worth owning after he pays lawyer fees.

[Moody]

there's criminal court and civil court. the family of the dead guy will sue the pants off of billy, and they'll win. he did in fact kill him and it was negligent.
Exactly, the major difference is... Criminal Court you must be guilty beyond reasonable doubt. Civil Court has no such statute associated with it.

[1hander]

hes ****ed, if he was drunk, they should give his ass 10 years minumum, not drunk and just made a bad decision, 2 years , hestill killed someone, i cant belive his sorry ass was still getting dui-s, i guess he thinks that shit is cool, watta dick, i cant have ant respect for someone who acts in such a manner...:gesture:

[AliceInChains02]

+1 drunk driving is idiotic