An Accident.

I first saw him on the Sancheti Hospital bridge at around 10pm on my way home. He had stopped his CBZ on the bridge to put oh his earphones - probably to listen to FM.

From the bridge i turned towards University circle. Just after ESquare , and before the turn for Symbiosis, he passed me again - doing some 80kmph on the dark night roads. He's going fast i thought, when suddenly - crash. A bike had come out of the leeward side of the car and this chap just crashed. A high side and i can see sparks on the road.

I cross the junction and stop my bike to see what is happening. The guys coming into the intersection were looking dazed, though both were unhurt. The front wheel of their bike (pulsar 150 ) was bent out but other than that they were okay, as they were at a standstill at the time of impact.

The other guy was thrown about 20ft away from his bike which itself had crashed into the median. He was lying on the ground on his stomach but was holding his head above the ground . His face was red with the blood seeping out from somewhere in his head.

I thought of helping out, but with so many people already making a beeline to him, it was fast becoming a crowded place, and i left the place.

What if this chap was wearing a helmet ? I am sure that he would not be needing those stitches on his head. Flouting the rules may make you feel a hero, but it sure puts a crimp in your style when you crash.

Guys, and gals, please observe the following common sense when on your bike:
1. Wear a helmet always, even if you are going 'just a km'.
2. Wear protective clothing if you know you ride fast.
3. Ride within your limit, and slow down at crossings.

If you live longer - you will enjoy your ride longer