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Such hate here, especially with an absence of facts. Running, yes. But was the rider driving recklessly or did the kid run out between two cars? I’ll judge the rider and passenger for leaving after a collision with a child, but would have a much harsher opinion if there was some prior recklessness.
 
FLSTC said:
Such hate here, especially with an absence of facts. Running, yes. But was the rider driving recklessly or did the kid run out between two cars? I’ll judge the rider and passenger for leaving after a collision with a child, but would have a much harsher opinion if there was some prior recklessness.
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Accidents happen for sure, but failure to remain is a deliberate act.
 
FLSTC said:
Such hate here, especially with an absence of facts. Running, yes. But was the rider driving recklessly or did the kid run out between two cars? I’ll judge the rider and passenger for leaving after a collision with a child, but would have a much harsher opinion if there was some prior recklessness.
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They were jaywalking apparently. If the motorcyclist stopped and helped with the investigation then he wouldn't be so vilified. He also dragged they child some distance after the initial contact. It's kind of hard to forgive this rider.
 
Don't have the facts, but it was just after lunch and maybe the rider had had a few drinks, which is a common occurrence with the cruiser crowd in my experience. Rider thought it was better to exit the scene and then come back 100% sober with a lawyer in tow vs. being tagged as impaired to some extent if he had stuck around.
 
I hope that the Borders have been notified. I also personally think that the Amber Alert should be issued. This one i wouldn’t mind to get any time day or night.
 
AlexCB500 said:
I hope that the Borders have been notified. I also personally think that the Amber Alert should be issued. This one i wouldn’t mind to get any time day or night.
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Why, the child isn't missing?
 
Evoex said:
Why, the child isn't missing?
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Ye, i agree. I must have over reacted since it involved the child, but... two things would have happened. The rider would be caught within a day or two and hopefully it would send a stronger message to future “hit and runners”. Type “hit and run Ontario” and see what comes up. It’s almost a monthly thing now.

I also noticed that the Police reports of any accident always include “ the driver remained on scene”. I think it sends a very wrong message. Why on earth would you say that if the driver DID indeed remain on scene?
 
FLSTC said:
Such hate here, especially with an absence of facts. Running, yes. But was the rider driving recklessly or did the kid run out between two cars? I’ll judge the rider and passenger for leaving after a collision with a child, but would have a much harsher opinion if there was some prior recklessness.
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Reports say the kid ran out infront of the bike.
 
AlexCB500 said:
Ye, i agree. I must have over reacted since it involved the child, but... two things would have happened. The rider would be caught within a day or two and hopefully it would send a stronger message to future “hit and runners”. Type “hit and run Ontario” and see what comes up. It’s almost a monthly thing now.
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Monthly??? By my count there were at least three in the GTA yesterday. Obviously the penalty for hit and run needs a gross adjustment as it seems many many people think it is worth the risk.

As others have said, I am not judging the rider for the initial impact as not enough is known. The concious decision to take off after hitting the kid tells me all I need to know about his character.

The police have now announced that the harley had a "custom exhaust". From a member of the public, that means a d-bag loud exhaust, surprise surprise.

Update on boys condition from his father (from cp24.com).
"Ruhul Chowdhury says his son Radiul has not yet regained consciousness but there is still hope that he will survive.

“His brain is damaged. He has (a) broken elbow, broken shoulder, broken legs. But doctors are not worried about those things right now. They are worried about his brain. His brain is really damaged,” he said."
 
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AlexCB500 said:
the Police reports of any accident always include “ the driver remained on scene”. I think it sends a very wrong message. Why on earth would you say that if the driver DID indeed remain on scene?
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Its almost become the norm for people to "Hit and Run" these days. I've noticed the number of reported hit and runs have increased in the past 2 or 3 years. In regards to this incident, I must admit I was surprised it wasn't a super port style motorcycle as usually it seems they are involved in "wanted" incidents more than other types of bikes.
 
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Reports say the kid ran out infront of the bike.
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Doesn't make it right to leave the scene of an accident no matter how the collision happened, that's secondary, first would be to stop. By leaving the rider has now screwed himself over. History will be recorded with his name published in the media when he gets charged. The passenger too perhaps? I don't know. But try getting insurance, a job later etc.
 
Well, hopefully the kid pulls through and lives a normal life. As for the rider, he won't be riding a bike for many years to come. "Hit and run is defined in Canada as failure to stop at the scene of an accident under the Criminal Code and is subject to a penalty of up to 5 years in prison." Even if he doesn't get jail time, he'll never ride again.
 
The cp24 report did state that the child ran out into the road. The rider may not have had any chance to avoid the collision. That being said, why run? As someone else pointed out, the most logical reason to run is alcohol.
 
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