I couldn't hear the clip as my computer doesn't have that option.

The motorcyclist should also be responsible..just because the light turns green doesn't mean he can go. Regardless of what is transporting you, you need to make sure that the coast is clear. I am not sure if the light just turned from red to green or was green for a long time before the motorcyclist came to the intersection. The truck is a big truck and probably makes some noise with those two stacks. Regardless, still sad to see a fellow rider die.

That is sad.

This is a perfect example why I check traffic when I get a green (way too many red light renegades around here) and why I gave up the MC years ago. Just a preference thing, not making any ascertations.

That is sad.

This is a perfect example why I check traffic when I get a green (way too many red light renegades around here) and why I gave up the MC years ago. Just a preference thing, not making any ascertations.

I used to love motorcycles - I've grown afraid of driving one ... age maybe ... so vulnerable ... so many inattentive drivers ...

Some updates on this accident...

1- I stand corrected---The victim was NOT wearing a helmet.

2- At the place where this accident took place, they are doing some sort of road work. Just beyond the intersection is another set of traffic lights to do with entering the freeway, and people have been complaining about these. The reason, is because the road is on a slight down-hill toward the freeway, and when approaching the intersections, it's hard to tell which light is which, and as you roll downhill they "change positions". They're not synchronized in any way, either. For example, if your sun visor is down while approaching the intersections, the closer traffic light will rise up beyond the visor and out of your point of view, leaving the WRONG traffic light visible. If you check your mirrors or look away for any reason for a split second, you may not notice you "lost" the light. This was taken into consideration...

3- Several witnesses stated that the victim drove around a car parked in front of him to enter the intersection.

4- Contrary to popular belief (have you read comment blog in that story? The sheer number of 'professional accident investigators' blogging is astounding) the truck was NOT speeding (his speed was estimated at 35 mph or less, limit is 45), he was not overweight (someone mentioned 110,000#, I guess they didn't bother to look at the load in the video, a bobcat and a flatbed truck), Rob was in no way impaired, and the truck was not in any disrepair.

5- Due in part to the above circumstances, there will be no charges filed or any other action taken against Rob.

And maybe most importantly, the victim's family is at peace with this.

Be safe, everyone...