elderly man swarmed and beaten by dirt bikers in Boston

[Demovictory9]

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/crime/elderly-driver-swarmed-attacked-by-gang-of-dirt-bike-atv-riders-in-boston/vi-AAR40il?ocid=windirect

[Busterscruggs]

1. Such a senseless tragedy

Why would somebody have a dirt bike in Boston let alone a whole swarm of them? It wouldn't surprise me if they had Trump 2024 flags flying off the backs of them.

[jimfields33]

2. I think we should wait. Many thought the parade guy was a MAGA. Oops

[Busterscruggs]

5. I would

Also like to hear more details about this. The article is lacking in alot of information. Maybe the old guy initiated it? Looks like he took a beating. That's not something somebody would do "just because."

[jimfields33]

8. It's best. So many times some think they know every detail and then as details

come out, none are even close. All it does is upset and make people distraught. Not worth it when soon enough facts will come out.

[BlackSkimmer]

15. Initiated it?

What could an 80 year old man to initiate such a beating by a gang of criminals?

Please do fill me in on what might cause criminals to smash someone’s car to pieces and beat them to a pulp?

[Busterscruggs]

24. Maybe

He got into a traffic accident with them or was driving too slow? People lose their minds when driving

[inthewind21]

20. It's done "just because"

All the time.

[Throck]

3. An urban activity for a couple of years now.

Done in a number of cities including NYC too.

Dirt bikes and quad runners cheaper than the big street bikes, some kids underaged, no insurance. Easy to outrun cops. It's a recreational thing with no place to ride.

As a kid we had vacant fields, quarries, the woods and could even ride along the train tracks. You could ride and see no one. In a city the noise bothers neighbors, you compete with street legal vehicles. Ends up being a flash mob type issue.

Many don't wear safety gear. Not safe for the street in traffic. It's a manners issue.

[MichMan]

9. Been prevalent in Detroit for several years

Mostly unlicensed, no safety gear, with packs of dozens of them doing stunts and flagrantly breaking traffic laws. Seems like they are taunting the police.

Many are teenagers whose parents bought them

[Throck]

13. Common in vacant city areas.

Honestly it's a sign of boredom and rebellion.

As kids we use to get used up smaller dirt bikes and rebuild them. The problem is when other people get hurt.

If you're not worried about them being street legal lots cheaper without the extra parts. From mini bikes to 500cc.

[MichMan]

19. I wasn't talking about vacant lots

It is occurring on neighborhood and city streets too

[Throck]

23. The riders get chased off the vacant lots.

It starts in the vacant lots and ends up on the streets. Sort of a flash mob thing. When you get a large gathering the best the police can do is film and follow up. To chase would only get people injured/killed. Brazen and stupid.

The vacant lots and industrial areas could be dangerous and the liability could fall upon the lot owner. (Like people obey "No Trespassing" signs.)

The problem with the OP issue is in attacking the person. Be annoying but don't be stupid.

[BlackSkimmer]

16. I remember that.

Didn’t see any MAGA flags.

[LuckyCharms]

17. I've seen this before and watched in its entirety again now.

While watching, I was trying to think how I would try to evade something like this. I could not come up with any good solutions.

Especially since I believe he had his kids in the car. It would be too dangerous to attempt any extreme and risky evasive moves.

[BlackSkimmer]

14. Good luck with that.

Maybe do some research into these cretins in The Boston area. Bike Life is one such group.

[Busterscruggs]

6. Awful

Truly awful. I wonder what is causing all of this senseless violence lately.

[bluecollar2]

7. Dirt bikers and quads here in Miami-Dade

So far I haven't heard of any violence deliberately aimed at anyone but the culture is here now.

Riding opposite to traffic, burnouts at intersections, high speed wheelies...

All that on the streets.

Farmer's fields used as dirt tracks damaging crops.

Cops policy is they will not pursue.

[cinematicdiversions]

12. It is the same problem with drag racing.

Cops don't want the hassles and accusations if they crackdown on it so they let it go unchecked until a mother and children are killed.

[Maru Kitteh]

11. Are you enjoying yourself here?

[LuckyCharms]

18. This hurts my heart.

Hope the gentleman heals quickly.

[madville]

21. If possible never stop or get out of the car when surrounded

By one of these packs. Never honk your horn at them, something that simple can set them off. They will drag you from the car and beat you if the mob’s attention becomes focused on your vehicle.

[BlackSkimmer]

22. I'd be on the phone to 911 and trying my best to get to a police station.

Truly frightening.