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I had a very close call Saturday morning. My dad passed away Early Friday morning and I was out for a ride to clear my head. I had that lump in my throat the one you get with a heavy heart. I was very aware driving very slow watching every driveway and intersection, riding below the speed i usually travel. It was a short ride of about 40 miles. Was on a rode i travel all the time which has a merge that people fly down and hardly ever slow down, as i leave the traffic light which i usually fly around this sweeper I'm traveling slow today, i see a cop car approaching the merge and take for granted he see's me. We'll he does not and my mirrors because of the angle do not pick up on him coming on me, next thing i see is a front fender maybe 12" from my motor, how he did not hit me is a miracle. He gave up his car against the guard rail to avoid hitting me. He stopped I really had no time to even have any fear and continued to travel thinking that was to close. He caught up with me down the road put his lights on and we pulled over. First thing he says is I'm a rider too!!. I'm so sorry i didn't see you. Great guy in his mid 40's no rookie. I explained i just lost my dad and he must have been looking over me and broke down. Stayed with him for about ten minutes and we drove away.

I went back this morning a took a video, at 28sec mark you can see where he gave up his car against the guard rail.

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CIP, condolences on the loss of your father. That's very sad for you.

I'm pleased you survived your incident.

Take care.

Hey CIP: sad about your dad. I lost my dad back in dec. hang in there buddy!

CIP sorry to hear about your loss. Very glad to hear you did not get hurt.

Steve, first off so sorry about your father. Losing ones parents is a horrible thing. Secondly, it's good the policeman took evasive actions which could have made your personal situation so much worse.

As far as not riding again, or when you will ride, you will know when the time is right to throw a leg over the bike again.

Sorry for your loss. Happy that the officer saw you before it was too late. Peace.

CIP57,

Sincere condolences... Take care of yourself and your loved ones in coping with the loss of your Dad.

Sorry for your loss. Take your time, I lost my Dad 11 years ago and mother 2 years ago. I think of them everyday.

Most sincere condolences for the passing of your father. Losing a loved one is a tough thing and I hope that time will bring healing to you and your family.

Glad you were not hurt in this incident. I don't think I would ride for a while if in your circumstance. Thoughts may wander when we grieve.

Take care.

CIP57 -

Sorry for your loss

dean