Man killed in Auburn wreck

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A motorcycle accident on Atlanta Highway at 6:18 a.m. Monday morning in Auburn left one person dead, Auburn Police Department officials said.

Matthew Lewis Sell, 41, Auburn, died at the scene after being hit by a Chevrolet pickup truck driven by Tonyia Christian, 43, Duluth.

Christian was traveling east on Ga. Hwy. 8 and attempted to turn left onto Hwy. 124 when she struck a motorcycle driven by Sell traveling west on Hwy 8.

Charges may be pending further investigation.

It is the second fatality in Barrow County in the last four days. A Winder man was killed Friday in a two vehicle wreck.

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#1 Fortitude on 05/23/11 at 02:52 PM

Prayers to the family.

#2 Anonymous on 05/23/11 at 03:41 PM

Look twice, save a life.

Prayers go out to both families.

#3 Marrie Stevens on 05/23/11 at 07:47 PM

As a friend of the deceased, my heart goes out to the friends and family of the deceased. We loved him as a brother and a close friend. We will see you again!

#4 Johnson on 05/23/11 at 08:52 PM

Looks like the local officials need to start writing more tickets...

#5 Fortitude on 05/23/11 at 09:25 PM

how is writing more tickets going to stop someone turning in the path of another ? It is another case of someone not paying attention and now a motorcyclist is dead because of her actions. Now she will have to pay for the rest of her life for this and wo will the family of victim

#5.1 Jus saying on 05/24/11 at 12:09 AM

she will not be "paying" for it might get a ticket for a traffic Violation she will be back to texting and driving next week like nothing ever happened

#5.1.1 Just Sayin' on 05/24/11 at 07:11 AM

Really? And you know this HOW?

Otherwise, I guess your just exercising your right as a US citizen to make an ignorant comment.

#6 Look Twice on 05/23/11 at 10:20 PM

Once again another idiot on the road who thinks they are above the motorcyclists. If people would stop and look out he would be OK. Stay off your cell phones, stop playing with the radio, don't try and drink your morning cup of coffee if you cannot keep alert. You are not the only one the road. Her excuse is going to be "I didn't see him". Even if she didn't see him she surely heard him. If you're not going to look out for other people on the road and by careless for the life another than there's no need for you to be driving.

#6.1 Four wheels on 05/25/11 at 12:26 AM

99% of the so-called motorcyclists drive like jackasses. They ride their crotch-rockets like hammers of hell and dart in & out like hummingbirds. Of course, you have to be somewhat brain-damaged to want a murdercycle to begin with, so . . . nature takes its course. Hope they always have an up-to-date organ donor card.

#7 motorcycles are for idiots on 05/24/11 at 07:03 AM

For the life of me I can not understand why someone would want to ride a two wheeled, 500 lb death trap on the same roads as four wheeled 3,000 lb cars. If and when they get hit they cry and whine about why they weren't seen. C'mon get real a motorcycle is 2 feet wide at the widest and 4 feet tall at best. NO SURPRISE you weren't seen.

Stop your belly aching, this man who lost his life, how tragic it may be, should have known the risk involved with sharing the roads with cars yet he ignored them and paid with his life.

The lesson we all should take away from this is : buy a car.

#7.1 Rick on 05/24/11 at 07:31 AM

Did you take the time to think it thru before you made that stupid insensitive comment ?

#7.2 Motorcycle Rider on 05/24/11 at 09:05 AM

That was possibly the most ignorant comment i have ever heard and i hope there is a nice warm spot in hell for people like you.

As a bike rider myself i see everyday how many people don't pay attention to bikes. It's not just women that don't pay attention. Pretty much the only people that pay attention to bikes are people who ride themselves.

I feel terrible for the family of the guy. It just really sucks to have your life or a loved ones life cut short because someone just wasn't paying attention. But i also feel horrible for the woman b/c no matter what anyone says or thinks that woman has to live with the fact that a family lost a loved one because SHE didn't pay attention.

Crappy situation all the way around. Pay attention to your surroundings instead of your iphone when driving.

#7.2.1 Motorcycle Rider on 05/24/11 at 09:12 AM

And i didn't mean to imply that the lady was on her iphone. I also worded part of it a little harsh. I don't know that it was a case of her not paying attention. But rather she has to live with the fact that b/c she was there now the guy is dead. That has to be a horrible feeling.

#7.3 Kat Kiehle on 05/24/11 at 11:31 AM

Your an Idiot, how dare you! This man was my BROTHER, full of HEART and you have no business making that comment!!! A motorcyclist has every right to be on the road. He was just going about his business driving to work. It doesn't matter what he was driving. People who drive 5,000 lb vehicles need to be responsible and get their heads out of their A***es and pay attention! bottom line. Morons like you need to stay off the road completely.

#7.3.1 Auburn Resident on 05/24/11 at 12:29 PM

I too, saw the scene yeserday morning. My first thought went to the families... Kat I don't know you. And I wasn't fortunate enough to have met your brother, but I do know a few people who do and went to his church. They have said nothing but amazing things about his personally, big heart and overall generosity to anyone. I just wanted you to know that as a fellow Auburn resident, most people that live here are not as heartless at these people making these rude comments. In the past 24 hrs I have heard nothing but nice thing about him and your family. Deepest sympathy on your loss.

#7.3.2 motorcycles are for idiots on 05/24/11 at 06:05 PM

I am sorry for your families loss. And although you are correct in that motorcycles have every right to be on the roads. You are also naive to assume that a 2'X4'X6' 500 lb motorcycle traveling at 50 mph is easy to spot, see and hear.

#7.3.3 Mick on 05/25/11 at 05:42 PM

I had the pleasure of working with matt for a couple years, he was one of the nicest guys i've ever met. Even though he didnt have much he was the type of guy that would give you the shirt off his back. There wasn't a day where he wasnt smiling and cracking up. I always enjoyed talking music and guitar with the guy, he will be missed.

#8 Just sayin' on 05/24/11 at 07:14 AM

Unless you were there, or know the actual circumstances, you all might be better served keeping your ignorant comments to yourself.

#9 Rick on 05/24/11 at 07:23 AM

8 out of 10 women I see on the local roads have a phone stuck on the side of their head. I got hit last year on 316 by a woman texting IN THE RAIN at 45 mph and she turned onto Fence rd like I was invisible ! My truck had lights on along with markers and fogs which lit me up like a christmas tree . her first comment after the collision was Did I not see HER. Damn right I saw her ..no lights , no signal no nothing. No common sense either. My heartfelt sympathy to the family

#10 OUTRAGED on 05/24/11 at 09:03 AM

Seems like a lot of insensitive comments are going out on both parts here. I came across the scene of this accident right after it happened yesterday morning. All i could see was a lifeless man & crumbled motorcycle and a woman who looked as lifeless as the man did. No one knows the reason this happen...ie texting, WOMEN on cell phones...do you even begin to know how insensitive these comments are??? LOOK IN THE MIRROR, until you are in the on coming of a motorcycle or a car, you will NEVER know the way this woman feels or if a cell phone or him on a 500lb bike had anything to do with it. All we know is a life is lost..PERIOD...that should be the grieving here, not placing the blame...im sure thats going to come soon enough without ignorant comments to where the families can see....my heart & prayers go out to both families!! GOD BLESS YOU ALL!!!

#10.1 Anonymous on 05/24/11 at 11:50 AM

Thank you so much for your post. As a family member of the other side it feels good to know someone on here is fair. None of ya'll know the hell she is going threw right now and I know it isn't easy for the man's family either and my heart goes out to them. But until the paper states all the facts it is not right for people to think they know what is going on. If it was your name there instead of hers would you want people posting the things you are all posting about her. Have some respect for her and the family on both sides and don't judge. Don't speculate what you think she was doing when you don't even know her. It just really makes me made that so many people want to past judgement on someone without all the deatils. May God bless both families and the lady involved.

#10.2 conniemerrill on 05/24/11 at 08:02 PM

we adored matt please tell us his family that someone tried to help him at this horrible moment that changed our lives forever he was really a special person loved by every child an person who was blessed to even know him

#10.2.1 Samaritan on 05/24/11 at 09:09 PM

I arrived on the scene within a minute or so of the accident. I called 911 as I went to Matt's aid. He was unresponsive. I called to him, saying sir, sir, do you hear me? No response. I kept speaking to him. I flagged traffic away from him as another gentleman approached and helped me. He had a green relective vest. The police arrived and tried to help as they checked on Matt. I prayed. I am so sorry for your loss. This has been on my mind since yesterday morning and will continue to stay with me. I have never responded to anyone on a blog but you needed to hear this and I needed to reach out to your family. God rest his soul.

#10.2.1.1 conniemerrill on 05/24/11 at 10:46 PM

thank you so much this has been a great comfort to know god bless you and we all thank you sincerely his family

#10.2.1.1.1 Michelle on 05/25/11 at 08:53 AM

I did not know him. I am so sorry for your loss. I have been reading these post and yes there are alot of idiots that are posting stupid things.
The truth is they would not be saying these things if it was someone they loved.
Whoever caused this does need to pay.
Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.

#10.2.1.2 koale quattlebaum on 05/26/11 at 09:23 AM

thank u for trying to help him

#11 Sid on 05/24/11 at 11:42 AM

Charges? Seems a pretty clear cut case of negligent homicide to me.

#11.1 Anonymous on 05/24/11 at 09:57 PM

As a sister in law to matt i pray that at the LEAST she spends her life in jail

#11.2 Anonymous on 05/24/11 at 10:22 PM

I don't think there is such a charge?

#12 motorcycles are for idiots on 05/24/11 at 05:25 PM

The bottom line is motorcycles are dangerous and that thrill of putting your life in danger is what draws dummmies to ride motorcycles. Riding a motorcycle on the same roads as 3500 to 5000 pound cars is about as smart as playing in traffic.... sooner or later your going to get hit.

While I do extend my condolances to the man's family. It must be said that he was an adult who knew the chances he was taking by riding a motorcycle to work and he tragicly he paid with his life for making a poor choice.

#12.1 Anonymous on 05/24/11 at 09:17 PM

that was my uncle and he loved to ride motorcycles..its a choice and it made him happy..your a pathetic idiot who needs to be more considerate.

#12.2 Anonymous on 05/25/11 at 02:12 PM

you are cold hearted!!!shame shame shame!!

#13 Fortitude on 05/24/11 at 07:42 PM

I ride a motorcycle and it is dangerous, however, if it is your time it is your time. The case here is an accident occured and a man is dead because of another.
Minivans are for idiots, they have blindspots and suck on gas, so why do people drive them ? its call personal preference. If you have never been on a bike, then you are missing out. Sure there is little protection and with your high beams on, people still pull out in front of you, but you already know that. Heck, driving in Atlanta or Gwinnett is dangerous enough.
To the family member of the driver, Im sorry she is going through this and Im sure she feels guilty and she will.

#14 anonymous on 05/24/11 at 08:05 PM

R.I.P Uncle Matt we love you and will forever miss you and one day we will see you agian my heart hurts because of how people are and for you to sit and talk about someone because they rode a motorcycle is beyond me thats what he loved to do so really if you cant say anything nice just keep your mouth shut because you didnt know him and yes i understand everyone has the right to there own opinion but please have some repect for his family and the other family involved

#15 Anonymous on 05/24/11 at 08:26 PM

May God bless both families involved! I drove by this accident yesterday morning not knowing someone had passed but then to find out I knew the driver of the pickup truck.
I am just without words because 2 families have been changed for life. My heart and prayers go out to the victims family and to the drivers family! May God bless.

#16 Tina taylor on 05/24/11 at 09:04 PM

To the person who left the comment motorcycles are for idiots obviously you dont know my brother in law matt sell he was anything but an idiot he was a kind loving forgiving man unfortunetly im not that forgiving the idiot in this case was the driver of the truck whom i pray gets to serve the rest of her life behind bars our family was robbed of the man we all adored hers should be punished as well,in the mean time we must lay a wonderful man to rest r.i.p matt we love you and you will be dearly missed

#16.1 The Law on 05/25/11 at 07:58 AM

Honey, you are going to be real disappointed. Even if the other driver is found to be at fault, she won't serve "the rest of her life" in prison. Your thirst for vengeance blinds you to statutory reality. Try to profit from the lesson in civics that is coming.

#17 Tina taylor on 05/24/11 at 09:44 PM

Ok moron get your facts straight gas prices are crazy and this was a cheap way of transportation that he loved Matt was killed he wasnt at fault so the idiot is the blonde who wasnt paying attention matt died doing what he loved he was a Wingman which he loved but he was so much more he was am amazing dad,husband,brother,uncle and much more the fact is she hit him clearly hes not the oidiot motorcycles have as much right on the road as any othet vehicle if you dont feel the same park your vehicle cause obbiously you have no common sence and dont need to be driving perhaps your as big of an idiot as she was and Dont Pay Attention you insensitive moron we love this man

#18 Anonymous on 05/24/11 at 10:14 PM

Kat, My sincerest condolences go to you and your family in this awful situation. My prayers for peace are being lifted for you and your family.

As for the rest of you idiots who are arguing blame on here on such an awful subject when you should know family and friends see this garbage: Get some class, get some tact and shut the heck up!

#19 That Auburn Guy on 05/24/11 at 10:20 PM

@motorcycles are for idiots:

no, the real bottom line is these discussion boards are for spineless, cowardice idiots- you have proven this by your insensitive, ignorant deductions and smug judgment on this deceased man! Hopefully you will be on the receiving end of such harsh and mean judgment when your heart is hurting one day- then you may get it, of course that depends on if you are human or not because at this point I'm not sure.

#19.1 Motorcycles are for idiots on 05/25/11 at 12:07 PM

Your only mad because what I say is true.

#19.1.1 Anonymous on 05/25/11 at 02:43 PM

You need to get some respect for people. Apparently you are one selfish person who needs to get a life of your own. Someone has lost there life and he wasnt at fault. Keep your comments to yourself. Would you want someone typing this if this was you in your car or van or suv or whatever you drive. Just shut your mouth and let these people greive in peace without your comments.

#19.1.2 darlenenalley on 05/25/11 at 02:54 PM

Ok people can drive what they want ...ppl should becarefull no matter what u r drivin bc life is to short.my uncle was/is a good man and i will always miss him and wish my kids knew him as good as me.all i can do is tell them storys.for what ever reason the driver of the truck hit him i know in my heart she didnrt mean for any of this to happen.life is a risk in any car truck or motorcycel. I just wish we could go back and change things. Im sorry to the lady ...she will have to live with it forever .

#20 taylorking on 05/24/11 at 11:21 PM

r.i.p uncle matt i love you so much!!!you will be missed!!!!!!you where a very good person!!

#21 Motorcycles are for idiots on 05/25/11 at 07:20 AM

Oh he was a wingman.... That explains alot. (Hells Angel wannabe) In this case Darwin was proven correct.

But all you so called tough guy bikers crack me up, I thought your mantra was "live to ride and ride to live". The only bikers around here are stupid, fat old men with a mid-life crisis pretending to be cool.

#21.1 beverly and daren on 05/25/11 at 03:50 PM

I have, been reading what you have said. this last remark was the most hurtful, stupid thing. the wingmen are a great group of people. If i rode an american made bike, I would belong to them. they are loyal, honest and loving. I ride, I am careful, there are stupid riders, yes, BUT there are stupid car drivers. more of you then us. Matt was a long time friend and a co-worker. may you rot in hell

#21.2 Charles Darwin on 05/25/11 at 04:22 PM

I win. I always win.

#22 2wheels on 05/25/11 at 08:33 AM

Prayers to the victims family and friends.
Most motorcycle accident injuries and fatalities are from exactly this circumstance---left hand turn in from of M/C or pulling out of side road in front of M/C.
Look twice--save a life Motorcycles are everywhere. When in doubt of the bikes speed...don't pull out. Let it go by.
Bikers: ALWAYS assume they are going to pull out in front of you.
Everyone drives too fast.
And to those of you who like to pass motorcycles, please don't skim by us in our lane..you want to pass? then cross over to the other lane.
This is a sad story, but it happens too much.
Motorcycles have every right to the road.

#23 Fellow Biker on 05/25/11 at 08:50 AM

Dear Mr. Motorcycles are for Idiots,

Your thoughts are that anyone riding a motorcycle is an idiot b/c they're bike weighs about 500 lbs. vs. a car that weights a few thousand. Well you're just as stupid my friend b/c there are just as many 18 wheelers on the road thay outweigh your car exponentially. You could be crushed just as easiy as a biker. Chill on being such a hypocrite. A Mazda Miata isn't going to be as safe as a Hummer and a motorcycle isn't going to be as safe as a camry. Thats the world we live in.

Funny how you can sit and troll a message board calling people "so called tough guys" and "stupid old fat men with a mid-life crisis". To say things like that shows you're obviously a pathetic, unhappy person and even though you'll keep running your mouth on here you know deep down in your pathetic little heart that you would not dare say those things face to face to 99% of people in the world, muchless a biker.

My prayers go out to the families of everyone involved. Its a sucky situation all the way around. And to the family of Matt, as angry as you are at the lady, i can assure you that she is going through her own personal hell right now. She has to live with what happened so trust me, thats punishment enough for any human with a soul.

#23.1 Anonymous on 05/25/11 at 01:49 PM

Thank you Fellow Biker I wish they all felt the way you have on this matter. She is going through more than hell right now. I know Matt's family is to. I can't even start to say I know what they are going through. I know people are going to respone to this and I thought twice about even posting about this but the more I read the comment the more upset I get. I have tried to stay calm and be understanding on the post but I can't anymore. I just wish people would see the real situation here and that is two famiies lives have been distroyed and nothing can change that. Once the out come is finish we will deal with what ever happens but I will be behind her 100% and know deep in my heart that she never meant for this to happen. It's hard on everybody involved. I know some of Matt's family would like to see her spend the rest of her life in jail and I understand why they feel that way and I can't say I wouldn't be the same way to start with. Anger make us say and do somethings we usually wouldn't say or do. But I just want everyone to know that she is a really good person and is having a really hard time now and will for the rest of her life. And I also want to say don't blame Matt for riding a bike. That is so stupid. There is nothing wrong with riding them that was his choice and not any ones elses choice to blame him for it. I have lived in Barrow County most of my life and I don't think I knew Matt or his family but from what I have read he seem to be a really good man. And people need to stop bashing him. His family and children will have to read this crap for the rest of thier lives. Please think before you post and think would you want you kid, grandchildren reading this crap 10 years down the road. A human life was lost and you should all respect that. But on the other had as a family member for "HER" as she is being refered as is also a good person despite what you may have alreay judged her to be. And it is hard as hell not to go crazy on here seeing some of these post. I just sat a cried last night at some of the horrible things being said when most of you don't even know her. Please I beg of you all stop bashing both people because you are not just bashing them but their families to. I pray that none of ya'll every have to go through what these families are going through and if you do these harsh and evil comments are not posted about you. May God bless both families and help them to get though this nightmare.

#23.2 Hamilton on 05/25/11 at 04:36 PM

Your real tuff on paper there big boy. You would not say what you just said to 99% of the public either. Nice try there tuff guy.

#23.2.1 Motorcycles are for idiots on 05/25/11 at 06:27 PM

You fail..... You lose all credibility in an argument when you can not put a proper sentence with correct spelling together.

#23.2.1.1 Hamilton on 05/25/11 at 06:47 PM

Oh, I am one of those fat belly, no hair, yellow teeth, old fart, beer stained shirt bike rider. Can't expect much out of me.

#24 nicole on 05/25/11 at 08:58 AM

WOW. I don't usually comment to posts but this one really gets me. First, my condolences to the family and friends of the man killed. For the people commenting about motorcycles being death traps; that being killed in a wreck is going to happen and its basically coming to you, are you completely out of your minds? How many accidents are there that involve car and car or car and truck? A lot more than involve motorcycles. How many times have any of you almost been hit or almost hit someone else or have been hit or hit someone in a car bc you couldn't see them in your blind spot. The way the lady in the truck was going on Hwy 29 was a straight road where she should've been yielding to turn left. The man on the motorcycle was coming straight in her direction so the excuse of its a motorcycle and couldn't be seen is crap. If he wasn't seen its bc she wasn't looking. They are smaller but that doesn't make them invisible. And its not like they're silent. It's like when an 18 wheeler is involved in an accident bc a car pulled out in front of them and ppl say the 18 wheeler had time to stop like it's just that easy. Do you say that that's what the car gets for being on the road with a 30,000 ton truck? NO! No one deserves what happened to him. No one can say it's what you get for driving a motorcycle. Good drivers should see anyone and not make excuses. There are some that drive in between cars when traffic is backed up that make ppl mad, but that doesn't mean all of them do and you can't blame everyone on a bike. How many cars drive on the shoulder to get around. Do we say all car drivers do? It's a sad world we live in when ppl say that someone dying is what is expected based on what you drive and not how the other person is driving. No compasion for anyone involved according to the ppl above that think this way. Just sad!!!

#25 Motorcycles are for idiots on 05/25/11 at 12:02 PM

Again. my deepest condolences to the family and friends of the deceased.

It is naive and irresponsile to automatically assign complete fault to the driver of the truck. Perhaps the biker was speeding, which bikers tend to do. perhaps he was hung over from too much partying the night before making him less alert, which bikers are known to do. Perhaps his brakes failed from buying an inferior motorcycle, If he had a Harley, then we all know it was. Or perhaps his visor on his helmet was dirty or scratched from use or maybe he was using sunglasses to shield his eyes from the wind, thus impairing his vision. My piont is, his actions and decision to ride a bike contributed to his death.

Sure the driver of the truck should have yeilded, but get real, if your windows are up and you have the radio on you will never hear a bike traveling toward you. And it is a simple matter of common sense to acknowledge that a bike traveling toward you at highway speeds is much, much harder to spot than a normal sized car. And futhermore I stand behind my statement that if he had been in a car the story would read; two cars wreck in Auburn, both drivers suffer minor injuries, driver of the truck cited for failure to yield. Which by the way is the only thing she did wrong.

So in closing; bikers stop your crying, you are all adults and capable of making informed decisions. And if you chose to risk your life riding a bike then you and your family must live with the consequences. Family and friends of the deceased, if you loved and cared for him so much then why did you fail to help him make a decision that would ensure his presence here with you all?

#25.1 Anonymous on 05/25/11 at 11:37 PM

Wow you truely are an idiot,ok moron let me spell it slowly so your incompiatant,illiterate,ignorant,arrogant,disrepectful,incompassionate self can understand it he was on a harley,he didnt drink or do drugs he worked everyday and supported his family and loved everybody that i can promise you as retarded as you are he would find the good in you he weighed 140 so he wasnt fat he didnt have yellow teeth either he was just an all around good guy he gave my child her name,most importantly hes the man i admire and im honored to have known but buddy i can assure you this man loved everyone even the worthless and undeserving(hint,hint) now if you can say something nice close your mouth before some fat yellow teeth middle aged redneck helps you out with your inability to do so!

#26 Fellow Biker on 05/25/11 at 01:24 PM

Of course the guy was an adult and made his own decisions. He took a risk in riding a motorcycle just like the rest of us do. But again, its ignorant and simple minded of you to not be able to comprehend that you take a risk by getting behind the wheel of your car as well. Had he been in a car perhaps the outcome would have been different but you don't know that. Thats speculation just like the off the wall assumptions about the guy being hungover etc. You would be suprised at how much damage can be done at speeds you wouldn't think are dangerous. Besides, truckers are known to be meth heads and go days without sleep but you still drive on the roads with them and that puts you in the same boat as bikers. But at this point the only released cause of the accident was failure to yield on the poor ladies part. Bringing the guys character and things he "may have done" the night before only proves how pathetic you are.

And you saying that its hard to see motorcycles... Well thats even more ignorant. In many areas motorist are to yield to pedestrians, you're expected to see every sign on the road, every red light, etc. The guy on the motorcycle was larger and just as visible as any of those objects that you are required by law to be able to see in order to obtain a drivers liscense. So if you are having a tough time seeing bikes perhaps you need to take a trip to the old eye doctor because you're just as much of a hazard on our streets as anyone.

For some strange reason i'm almost 100% certain that you drive a mini van... probably your wifes decision and you simply weren't man enough to protest that decision. That would explain your irrational comments and thought process. You simply want the rest of the world to be as miserable as you. Its cool man. We aren't going to judge you when we pass you in your mini van.

#26.1 Ariel Four Square on 05/25/11 at 02:10 PM

That defiant biker-dude attitude, so prevalent among you guys, is one reason you encounter so much hostility to your loud machines recklessly driven. It's also amusing to see how you denigrate mini-vans and the "idiots" who drive them. Does this hawg-genius ability give you clairvoyance to divine what I drive? (Undoubtedly you THINK it does.)
The problem with so many of you bikers is that your eyesight is failing, your reflexes are shot, your belly is beer-flated, your beard is gray, your teeth are yellowed, and your hair is gone. Still, the ancient wizened weekend warrior inflicts his noisy beast on the road -- and complains bitterly when other ordinary motorists do not genuflect to the royalty he clearly believes he is. Hint: Sell the bike and rejoin the real world. The medics won't be hauling your corpse to the morgue slab, and the firefighters won't be hosing your blood and guts off the asphalt.

#26.1.1 Fellow Biker on 05/25/11 at 03:13 PM

In regards to you driving a mini van, a simple "yes" would have sufficed. You didn't have to spend an hour digging through your thesaurus there big guy.

I think you have the wrong idea though. I in no way fit the description you just painted so eloquently. But i think since i'm 28 i have a few years before that lovely portait of words fits me. Not every biker is a Hells Angel member. But hey, you just keep on proving your ignorance mini van man!

#26.1.1.1 Ariel Four Square on 05/25/11 at 04:08 PM

You mean YOU would have spent a YEAR digging through a thesaurus. I didn't have have to spend a moment. And, for the record I do not now nor have I ever driven a mini-van; my vehicle is a Dodge Challenger SRT-8. But, you just keep on stereotyping. A mind as limited as yours can do little more. So, at 28 you aren't one of those scruffy old white dudes long past what passed for their prime, but desperately still trying to maintain their macho mojo. Very well. You just keep ridin' that murdercycle. They'll be scrapin' up your hide soon enough; tough monkey always loses to a car. Gonna be damn funny if a mini-van administers your desserts.

#26.1.1.1.1 Fortitude on 05/25/11 at 06:55 PM

Oh, you must be smart, you drive a DODGE, that should tell us something. I too do not fit that profile, I ride a sport touring bike and wear protective gear. Now, how would you fair against my F150 in your dodge (pending the transmission doesent fall out) or how would a "smart car" fair against anything ?
Motorcycles are not dangerous, its the drivers around the motorcycles that are. Its like blaming your resell value on the Dodge for the economic striff.

#26.1.1.1.1.1 Ariel Four Square on 05/25/11 at 09:52 PM

Boy oh boy, you've really gone far afield. First it was mini-van drivers who are "idiots." Now Dodge is evidence of, well, something [bad]. However, motorcyclists are brilliant beings who understand the meaning of life as they blast forward in the open air et cetera. All the while you are so ignorant you don't know the difference between "fair" and "fare." But, you know, when it gets right down to fatalities and battered vegetable-heads, the biker is going to lose.

And, BTW, the transmission in a Dodge Challenger uses Mercedes technology. I guess your next comeback will be that Daimler Benz makes crap.
Looks like you're the type who thinks everything but what you own is inferior, since you are a genetically superior being who makes perfect decisions every time.

The profile that you obviously fit is that of near-illiterate bloviator.

Finally, I don't really own a Dodge Challenger SRT-8.
I selected that model just to see a moron swallow the bait and insult it as "evidence" of, well something.

Happy motoring!

#27 Erin Casper on 05/25/11 at 02:58 PM

What is wrong with you people? A life was lost. No one was an "idiot" in this matter. Get off the computer and get a life! Sick!

#28 This makes me sad on 05/25/11 at 03:01 PM

I for the life of me cannot believe that the Barrow County Journal is allowing such hateful comments and senseless posts to be on here. I am all for the freedom of voicing your opinions, but someone lost their life here, and we should be encouraging both sides to have faith, be strong and trust in the Lord to get them through. Enough of all the hateful comments! That is what is wrong with this world to begin with! Let's take it back to kindergarten..If you can't say something nice, it's best not to say anything at all.

#28.1 Harley Dadison on 05/25/11 at 03:14 PM

Know what makes me sad? You do! Another jackwagon devoted to ancient silly fairy tales.
I'll drive my bike the way I like, and little twerps can keep their yappers zipped.

#29 Jack Legg on 05/25/11 at 04:28 PM

What do they call a motorcycle in the ER? A donor cycle.

#30 stopit on 05/25/11 at 04:31 PM

This man was on his way to work, to support a family. And so what he was on his bike, he was doing what he love. Could you atleast keep in mind that family and friends read this blog? How would you feel if it was your daughter, son, mom, dad? Im sure that it would be different. People are killed in car wrecks daily, like the story said, 2nd killed in a wreck in four days. And for you to make rash uneducated comments about drinking and reckless driving is uncalled for. He had not drank in years, so please keep in mind that family and friends of BOTH sides read this. RIP Tripp

#30.1 Nat Inquirer on 05/25/11 at 05:36 PM

"He had not drank in years." So, do you mean he was a boozehound before he got religion? Or what?

#31 Barrow Journal Needs a REPORT AND DELETE on 05/25/11 at 05:02 PM

option.

To BOTH families --- My heart and prayers go out to you.

To the uncaring, mindless, disrespectful idiots that blog mean and hateful things -- pray that something like this doesn't happen to a member of your family. Put yourself in the shoes of these two families.

If you can't say something respectful then don't say anything!!

#32 Motorcycles are for idiots on 05/25/11 at 06:34 PM

Just for the record, moving forward it will be my habit to pull out in front of "bikers" at every oppurtunity in hopes of taking one out. And by the way I do drive a Hummer H2, so good luck surviving that one. Like my grand daddy always said, "he who has the biggest car wins".

#32.1 Fortitude on 05/25/11 at 06:58 PM

Ok, so when a H2 hits a motorcyclist we know ahead of time you did it premeditated. So, on the same token, I have the right to defend myself against great bodily injury or death and if a H2 does pull out at me in an aggressive manor, I can lawfully defend myself and then drive your H2 to my house along with using your house as my new rental ;)

#32.1.1 Motorcycles are for idiots on 05/26/11 at 09:02 AM

My Kalashnikov begs to differ.

#32.1.1.1 chuck merrill on 05/26/11 at 01:05 PM

your the biggest idiot jackass. I dont even know you but i know Matt was 1000 times the man you will ever be.He was my brother my friend and the most gentel giveing man i ever knew. He did'nt DRINK or do DRUGS.He gave of himself to everyone he came across.He did'nt deserve to die,and dont deserve coments from a idiot like you.your coments only show how stupid you really are.

#33 pam on 05/25/11 at 08:27 PM

im not believing all that i am reading not only one life was lost but God only knows what the lady who hit him is going through she might be some childs mother and is hurting to so none the less both families are hurting, none of us know whats going to happen when we leave for work each morning thats why we must live each day as its our last day. my heart goes out to the family of matt i know them personally and they are good people that i love dearly and i know they are hurting, please dont write mean words on here dont u think they have been through enough!! This family would give their shirt off their back for anyone as im sure matt would have too, so yes enough is enough we all should be praying for both families they are both hurting.

#34 Just another resident on 05/26/11 at 01:48 PM

First of all, glad to see all the "good christians" of Auburn/Barrow county came out to show their respects for the family. How nice of you. To bad there are so many showing their ignorance.

To the family, I'm so sorry for your loss. The very reason I don't ride a bike anymore is because people in cars/trucks/minivans have no respect for anyone else on the road. It doesn't matter what you drive or how you drive it. There is no respect on the road, period.

My final thought, does anyone know how the 3 year old that was taken to the hospital from the pickup truck is? He was hit with the air bag. To me that says more than anything about the type of person that was driving the truck than anything. If you are going to have your SMALL child in the passenger side of your pickup truck DISABLE the airbag so that when you slam into the back of a semi and hit a motorcycle you don't send your child to the hospital.

#34.1 Anonymous on 05/26/11 at 02:06 PM

I hate to bust your bubble but there was no 3 year ols child with her at all. She was alone and heading to work herself. Not sure where you are getting your information from but it is not the facts. So until you know the facts don't post. She would never put a child in harm. My son as road with her many times and I just don't let my child go with anyone. Why would you post something you seem to know nothing about. All you are doing is starting something. And I am telling you to stop. I know you have a right to post what you want on here but even the newspaper can't print things that are not the facts and what you are posting is not the facts. She is my cousin and I know you are spreading nothing but a lie with this post.

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