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11. Occasionally Traveled That Stretch of the PA Turnpike

Sat Jul 24, 2021, 12:17 PM

Jul 2021

The posted speed limit is 70 mph, which is absolutely insane. That part of the Turnpike was built before the Interstates were federally mandated. It wasn't designed for that speed. The sight lines are crappy, as are the shoulders. Not to mention that section has a ton of traffic during normal rush hour interspersed with trucks, who also try to go 70 mph. Large semis carrying trash from Philly to the landfill out in Berks County also can contribute to the insanity of that stretch of road. Those drivers get paid by the load so if they push it they could get 3 runs a day.

The guy on the bike was from Bedford County, about 4 hours west of the accident. Don't know if he was familiar with that stretch of road but I barely feel safe driving it in a car. I can't imagine being on a bike riding there during rush hour. Not to excuse Gerow, because something stinks real bad here.

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Another Pennsylvania Republican "mishap" [View all] PCIntern Jul 2021 OP

So he did not cause the accident piddyprints Jul 2021 #1

But maybe it was a small motorcycle. If he didn't see it, he didn't know it was there. So. 3Hotdogs Jul 2021 #7

Maybe his headlight wipers got rid of the pesky blood stains. erronis Jul 2021 #16

Article says large motorcycle with plenty of sparks and noise KS Toronado Jul 2021 #19

Big motorcycle and sparks were flying plus noise. yellowcanine Jul 2021 #23

How gullible are people to believe this shit? Obviously the GQPers are damn gullible. erronis Jul 2021 #15

This message was self-deleted by its author The Jungle 1 Jul 2021 #2

Republicans also want to raise taxes in Pa. The Jungle 1 Jul 2021 #3

But they only raise taxes on us regular people Freddie Jul 2021 #4

I have been advocating that for 50 years. malthaussen Jul 2021 #6

I find them to be just as obsessed as anyone else about money, just focused differently DFW Jul 2021 #10

Add county surcharges on vehicle registration bucolic_frolic Jul 2021 #13

The party of Dumb. North Shore Chicago Jul 2021 #5

Deplorable OMGWTF Jul 2021 #12

Naturally. +1 North Shore Chicago Jul 2021 #25

"Sparks flying" as he continued at a high rate of speed Bristlecone Jul 2021 #8

Great. So he could have started a fire, too. calimary Jul 2021 #14

I hate it when motorcycles stick to the front of my car and I don't notice. Maraya1969 Jul 2021 #9

"Imagine my surprise when I parked my car, and noticed a big motorcycle stuck to the front of it!" NBachers Jul 2021 #17

Occasionally Traveled That Stretch of the PA Turnpike modrepub Jul 2021 #11

Is that the highway that is comsidered one fo the worst areas in the US? obamanut2012 Jul 2021 #21

TRANSLATION: AZ8theist Jul 2021 #18

I'm in continual amazement at the "very fine people" on THAT side. Holy fuck. slumcamper Jul 2021 #20

He was simply Hell-bent on maintaining evidence. Simple, no? Brother Buzz Jul 2021 #22

Longer article with more detail csziggy Jul 2021 #24