To: Governor Ron DeSantis
Motorcycle Helmet Law
"Make it (Law) to wear a helmet when riding a motorcycle", for the safety of all.
Why is this important?
On May 17, 2012, I witnessed a horrific accident. I was in the left turn lane at an intersection in Clearwater, FL. Accross the street the light turned green as I had just missed the signal and cars proceeded to advance. I was about to turn left when a motorcycle ran the cross light. I was about twenty feet away when the motorcycle smashed into the moving car coming my way at 45 mph. The bodies of two young adults crashed and flew up into the air, after both of their heads hit the windshield, they fell to the pavement just as quickly. It happened in less than a blink of an eye. I called 911 and ran over to the lifeless bodies to see that they were not even wearing helmets. I felt helpless because the damage was so severe I could do nothing. The poor driver of the car was hit so hard that he was pinned and had to be cut out by Fire rescue, and has to live with the guilt of simply obeying traffic lights. I feel so bad for all involved; the two that died, their families, and all that witnessed this. I paint a brutal picture because thats what it was. I don't know if helmets would have saved them, but now Nobody will ever know. I hope their souls are at peace. I think about EVERY DAY.