"the operator lost control of his ATV"

[Jolly]

That's bad law. A UTV should not be on a public road.

[89th]

I did some research. That road is open to vehicles, but I also read it's only open to emergency vehicles, bikes, and pedestrians. That looks like "English Drive" on the map.

Anyway, even IF the road is open to public vehicles, he's riding an illegal ATV on it... he's also going more than the 25 mph speed limit (10mph on curves)... and doesn't slow down despite a police car coming towards him, and yes... that would've been extremely risky to the folks walking/biking a hundred yards in front of this crash.

I have no problem with the outcome. FAFO.

[89th]

@George-K said in "the operator lost control of his ATV":

@Jolly said in "the operator lost control of his ATV":

But, is it legal to have an ATV on a road like that? My guess is no.

Correct, it is not legal. Not to mention his excess speed. He's also wearing something that hides his face. Not his first rodeo...

[Doctor Phibes]

FAFO

[George K]

@89th said in "the operator lost control of his ATV":

He's also wearing something that hides his face.

Not defending this guy, but, why is that a problem? There are lots of motorcycle helmets that have a darkened face shield.

https://helmetupgrades.com/best-full-face-motorcycle-helmets-100/

[Mik]

Yeah, that doesn't confront me. You can do that to keep debris out of your face too. I question the cop's decision to pull into the other lane at that rate of speed. It was certain to result in a crash. He could have just flipped his lights on. The rider had no chance.

[Jolly]

@Mik said in "the operator lost control of his ATV":

Yeah, that doesn't confront me. You can do that to keep debris out of your face too. I question the cop's decision to pull into the other lane at that rate of speed. It was certain to result in a crash. He could have just flipped his lights on. The rider had no chance.

And there lies the rub.

Do you let the guy continue at that speed towards the pedestrians and bike riders? I don't know how fast he was going, but back in the day I had a Honda that would do 62mph. I do know he was going waaay faster than 25.

[Mik]

I think he would have seen the riders, and I'd like to think he would slow down.

[Horace]

The cop didn’t mean to cause that calamity, but as with most dash cam videos, it’s easy to calibrate as a viewer and not so easy as a cop in the moment.

[Copper]

I think there is a good chance the move prevented injury to several people.

Of course you can't say for sure.