Billy Lane involved in bike fatallity

[bigred875]

Originally posted by benVFR
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bingo but wtf is with this? Lane was driving the wrong way on a two-lane road without a helmet.

you need a helmet to drive a pickup?

[benVFR]

No they're talking about his previous incident this summer... very likely they mean he was riding a motorcycline in that incident. The reporter just didn't know you "ride" a motorcycle instead of "driving" a motorcycle.

[zombie]

Brother of victim in Billy Lane collision speaks


The younger brother of a Melbourne Beach man killed in a Labor Day collision with a pickup driven by a nationally known motorcycle designer says he's concerned charges have not yet been filed in the case.

Byron Morelock, an Indialantic resident, also described his 56-year-old brother Gerald "Jerry" Morelock as a sensitive, fun-loving man who once quit his job as a child psychologist because he hated to see children suffer.

"Jerry was just the coolest cat," said 52-year-old Byron Morelock of his brother. "He could really make you laugh."

The deadly crash happened at about 9 p.m. Monday on State Road A1A south of Melbourne Beach and near Ballyshannon Street. Investigators said the accident happened after Billy Lane  the nationally known chopper builder who has been featured on Discovery Channel's "Biker Build-Off" and "Monster Garage"  crossed a double yellow line to pass two other vehicles.

Lane's custom-painted black Dodge Ram pickup then slammed head on into Gerald Morelock as he rode his moped, officials said.

Gerald Morelock, who was wearing a helmet, was killed instantly in the collision. The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating the crash. A blood-alcohol test was conducted on Lane and sent to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement state lab in Orlando for evaluation. Test results, part of the traffic homicide investigation, could take up to eight weeks to return, although agents are asking for the tests to be given priority.

No charges have been filed in the case.

"Just the fact that he crossed the double yellow line and hurt somebody, let alone killed him is enough. There is no doubt in my mind that if it was me or you we would be in jail," Byron Morelock said.

Florida Highway Patrol Spokeswoman Kim Miller, however, said investigators are simply making sure to build a strong case before filing any necessary charges.

"This is the thing, let's say we write him a ticket for crossing the yellow line and he goes to court. He could pay a fine and that would be it. We couldn't go back and charge him with the most serious charge in this case.

"The goal is not to put him in jail as soon as possible. We have to prove criminal intent, that he knowingly passed the double line and that alcohol was involved."

Byron Morelock moved to Brevard County from Ohio in 1984 and his brother, Jerry, followed a few years later, according to his brother.

Marilyn Howe, a Melbourne Beach resident, said she witnessed the accident as she made her way home from a soccer function for her two children. Howe said she was in the lead car that investigators believe Lane was attempting to pass.

"It was pretty dark, but still lit up. I just saw (Lane's) headlights coming up in my rearview mirror," Howe said. "I also noticed there was a little motorcycle coming up and then a horrific crash. It was just horrible."

Howe said she went back to see if she could provide CPR to Jerry Morelock, whose body was sprawled on the side of the road near his moped.

"It was too late," Howe said.

[MissTwisties]

The poor guy was riding a moped...looks like the pick up truck had little damages compared to the hit the victim must have got.

[TheIglu]

That is crazy. A moped do that much damage? He musta hit him pretty damn hard....

[dhuze]

"This is the thing, let's say we write him a ticket for crossing the yellow line and he goes to court. He could pay a fine and that would be it. We couldn't go back and charge him with the most serious charge in this case.

"The goal is not to put him in jail as soon as possible. We have to prove criminal intent, that he knowingly passed the double line and that alcohol was involved."


Bullshit! They can charge him with negligent homicide/yellow line violation/illegal passing /unsafe lane change/ drunk driving resulting in death/ vehicular homicide. I'm sure there are more things. If it was anbody who wasn't famous they would already be locked up.

A couple years ago in Laconia I came on a motorcycle/ vehicle accident. The driver of the suv was drunk and hit 3 motorcyclists killing 1 and severly injuring the other 2. He rolled his truck after the collision. He went straight to jail (excatly where he belonged) and got no bail. He was charged on the spot with vehicular homicide and drunk driving death resulting. He is still in jail too.

[Cue Ball]

Originally posted by katana0215
I met him at a bike expo in boston about 3 years ago. He was a total ass. He sat in the middle of his booth and wouldnt even look at the people waiting to see him. total dick.

Meanwhile Indian LArry and Dave Perowitz were out walking through the lines of people waiting to see them, signing autographs.

I think lane comes of as an asshole on his show, but it was worse in person

I met Indian Larry, Joe Martin and Roger Bourget and they were both cool as shit, Lane is definetly a dick.

[Half Squid]

Originally posted by TheIglu
That is crazy. A moped do that much damage? He musta hit him pretty damn hard....

Looks like the pick up went for a roll after the moped impact.. Just what it looks like to me. The whole roof is impacted. Checl out the rear window how it's just flopping with only the tint holding it together. This truck definately rolled after the moped hit..

[wylee]

Originally posted by zombie
Marilyn Howe, a Melbourne Beach resident, said she witnessed the accident as she made her way home from a soccer function for her two children. Howe said she was in the lead car that investigators believe Lane was attempting to pass.

Soccer mom's are a fricken menace I tell ya! How much ya wanna bet she, saw him coming up behind her in the left lane, hit the brakes, and unintentionally prevented him from pulling in behind her?

He's still in the wrong, and a fucking shitbag for driving impaired. Passing multiple cars on a double yellow is fucking dangerous.

[a13x]

Lane is a homo just for having a picture of himself on the side of his fuckstick Ram.

[BostonSVkid]

Wylee,
You are a moron for even thinking that someone else is to blame even A LITTLE BIT!!

Lane is a shit bag who broke the law and is scott free right now. This is horrible and if I was the victims brother I would be SCREAMING!!

HE KILLED SOMEBODY! Even if you cant get him for DWI you can get him for manslaughter, wreckless op, suspicion of drunk driving. This WHOLE thing is RIDICULOUS!!

[bigred875]

Originally posted by Half Squid
Looks like the pick up went for a roll after the moped impact.. Just what it looks like to me. The whole roof is impacted. Checl out the rear window how it's just flopping with only the tint holding it together. This truck definately rolled after the moped hit..

an article i read said it hit a pole after hitting the moped

[GadgettR1]

While it's definately sad and tragic not too mention very careless, accidents happen and at times people get hurt or killed. Condolences for the family of the victim and Lane definately should have used better judgement in trying to make a pass on two vehicles. But please.... everyone out there bitching and complaining.... none of you have ever been in an accident or ever done anything either on your bikes or other vehicle that could have been considered reckless or might have caused an accident had the surroundings been slightly different or if there was an unknown factor that you didn't know about at the moment of your decision? We've met Billy Lane (several times) and several others from the Biker Buildoff series and have NEVER had a problem with him acting like a dick.

Chip

[Stoneman]

DOOD! Who's gonna act like a dick with Jen wearing THAT?

[dhuze]

Originally posted by GadgettR1
While it's definately sad and tragic not too mention very careless, accidents happen and at times people get hurt or killed. Condolences for the family of the victim and Lane definately should have used better judgement in trying to make a pass on two vehicles. But please.... everyone out there bitching and complaining.... none of you have ever been in an accident or ever done anything either on your bikes or other vehicle that could have been considered reckless or might have caused an accident had the surroundings been slightly different or if there was an unknown factor that you didn't know about at the moment of your decision? We've met Billy Lane (several times) and several others from the Biker Buildoff series and have NEVER had a problem with him acting like a dick.

Chip

I never killed anyone while I was drunk

[wylee]

Originally posted by BostonSVkid
Wylee,
You are a moron for even thinking that someone else is to blame even A LITTLE BIT!!

I guess I left out a or a after the soccer mom comment. I'm in no way trying to say she was responsible for the accident. I think there's a good chance she did hit the brakes, but it'd be a whole lot easier to anticipate that reaction if you're not shit faced.

[GadgettR1]

Has it even been proven that he was impared/drunk or whatever yet???

Chip

[JeffL]

Its not a big deal, hes a celebrity afterall, right Gadgett?

So that makes it OK for him to run over 50 year old men on mopeds with his truck?

[GadgettR1]

Hey the guy was already 50 and riding a moped.. his life was over already wasn't it?

[Zero]

Originally posted by GadgettR1
Hey the guy was already 50 and riding a moped.. his life was over already wasn't it?

I never looked at it this way. I guess you are right he deserved to be hit by someone passing on a double yellow. Good point.

[zombie]

Originally posted by GadgettR1
While it's definately sad and tragic not too mention very careless, accidents happen and at times people get hurt or killed. Condolences for the family of the victim and Lane definately should have used better judgement in trying to make a pass on two vehicles. But please.... everyone out there bitching and complaining.... none of you have ever been in an accident or ever done anything either on your bikes or other vehicle that could have been considered reckless or might have caused an accident had the surroundings been slightly different or if there was an unknown factor that you didn't know about at the moment of your decision? We've met Billy Lane (several times) and several others from the Biker Buildoff series and have NEVER had a problem with him acting like a dick.

Chip

Dammit chip your aging gracefully

[GadgettR1]

Yo beeetch.. dohnt u eva cawl me grayful agin!

[bigred875]

Originally posted by GadgettR1
Has it even been proven that he was impared/drunk or whatever yet???

Chip

he refused teh breathalizer but "they" said he looked and sounded impaired...they are waiting for blood test results

[Stoneman]

I don't care how fuckin' nice of a guy he is. Or that he builds piece of shit bikes. Or that he's on television. Or that he was passing on a double-yellow. He is directly responsible for someone's death. Yeah, it's THAT simple...

[GadgettR1]

Yup he fucked up. Just trying to explain to the "holy rollers" that it could happen to just about any of us at anytime. Part of playing on the edge at times. Just takes one small factor or a combination of small factors against ya. I'm sure there isn't anyone in this group that can't think of a situation that easily could have gone wrong with a unforseen surprise factor. Yup he was driving.. (drunk or not.. .really doesn't matter)... yup he made a dumb mistake to pass... yup he killed the guy... ie he's at fault. Doesn't matter who he is. But no reason to try and bash someone. Seems there are alot of "sportbikers" lately that are as predujudiced against "Harley" riders as there used to be the other way around lately.... how sad.

Chip