Tesla Motors Club
Recently, a motorcycle passed me on the highway and ended up hitting an SUV in front of me. The motorcycle basically disintegrated and the rider was flipped into the air and landed without moving. It was actually a horrific sight and I've thought about it quite a bit recently.
I saved the video from my MY and even watched it once. In my opinion, the motorcycle driver was not being safe, though I'm not sure who was at fault. Seconds before the accident he was moving at high speed (relative to traffic) and weaving in and out between cars. He was not wearing proper safety gear (windbreaker jacket, no helmet, etc.) though I don't think that is illegal in my state.
My question is, what responsibility (if any) do we have to provide this type of "evidence" to law enforcement? Are there any downsides/problems with doing so? Is there a legal precedent or is it a moral obligation? How would you even submit this "evidence" to law enforcement after the fact? It's very possible that the motorcyclist died at the scene, though I can't find any local news stories about the accident. Does that change the situation?
I saved the video from my MY and even watched it once. In my opinion, the motorcycle driver was not being safe, though I'm not sure who was at fault. Seconds before the accident he was moving at high speed (relative to traffic) and weaving in and out between cars. He was not wearing proper safety gear (windbreaker jacket, no helmet, etc.) though I don't think that is illegal in my state.
My question is, what responsibility (if any) do we have to provide this type of "evidence" to law enforcement? Are there any downsides/problems with doing so? Is there a legal precedent or is it a moral obligation? How would you even submit this "evidence" to law enforcement after the fact? It's very possible that the motorcyclist died at the scene, though I can't find any local news stories about the accident. Does that change the situation?