August 29, 2010 in News, Idaho

Athol man dead following motorcycle crash

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An Athol man died Saturday night after crashing his motorcycle on U.S. Highway 95 in southern Bonner County.

Mason L. Justin, 36, was driving north on Highway 95 about 7:30 p.m. when he crossed both southbound lanes near the intersection with Homestead Road, the Idaho State Police reported. The 1991 Harley Davidson went off the west side of the road and Justin was thrown from it.

Justin was not wearing a helmet and died at the scene, the ISP said. The crash is still under investigation.

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  Montauban on August 29 at 7:55 p.m.

  In this, first, I want to extend my deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Mr. Justin.

  To be careful in here not to preempt the ongoing investigation, I want to say something about motorcycles (and moto operators) in general from my own experience.

  I had a Honda XL 125 for my first moto. This was back in Florida when I was with the US Navy. The Honda was transported to Houston per assignment I had, and traded for a new Honda CB650 Custom (4-cylinder and blueprinted engine). I kept this CB650 and still have with me today.

  I purchased a Honda Gold Wing new, in Houston, just prior to my going overseas to the Philippines, and transported it there by ship. I also bought a new Honda Wave in the Philippines, in 2006, now with only 2400 kilometers on it.

  I again relocated, but kept the home and a business going back in the Philippines (on Luzon), and moved to my grandparent’s large property and original vintage home (on my mother’s side to Montauban, France), where the property, willed to my mother/willed to me after she passed.

  This is where we are now, in France, (Montauban); then, I purchased another moto, a BMW over here. Naturally, we have cars in both countries (a total of 5 to be exact), but I prefer to run the motos.

  I have to say something about the Philippines; and that is there are moto’s everyplace, and the drivers run these 1 and 2-cylinder “buzz bombs” like a bat flying out of…well, you know where!

  Not too many accidents are reported or happening because of the speed, or not wearing helmets, which is a national law; no enforcement. But, when a moto accident does happen, it is a mess.

  But causes of moto accidents are common, but injuries are all to dramatic. I have to say, I never had any accident on any moto I have owned or own, but I drive very carefully and slow, even on the national highway I run only 50 KPH. When other moto-men run 110 or better, I expect to see them flattened against the front of oncoming vehicles; but never does this seem to happen. Why, then, are there so many moto accidents reported in the US, anyway?

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  sonyap on August 29 at 10:24 p.m.

  I loved this man, he was my friend, he was going home to his family. He was almost home. I will miss you Mason.