Man allegedly showboats on motorcycle, falls off, transported to hospital

Written by Ric Wayman
March 1, 2015

ST. GEORGE — A 30-year-old St. George man was transported to the hospital with head injuries Saturday night following a motorcycle collision on North 1550 West in St. George.

At approximately 8:30 p.m., St. George Police Sgt. Shawn Carter said, the man may have been “showboating,” and fell off his motorcycle while showing off.

While the man was awake and alert, Carter said, blood was observed coming from his ears, and he was transported to Dixie Regional Medical Center in St. George for observation.

He was not wearing a helmet at the time of the collision.

The man was issued a citation for reckless driving, Carter said.

This report is based on preliminary information provided by law enforcement or other emergency responders and may not contain the full scope of findings.

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"I wrote my first word when I was very young. I enjoyed this so much I decided to write many more words." A native of Pacific Palisades, Calif., Ric was bitten by the news bug as a staff writer and associate editor of the Palisades High School Tideline. After school he entered the media as a radio personality, both playing music and reporting news. Ric moved to St. George in the 1980s and was the morning personality on all three major AM stations in town. An avid amateur radio operator, Ric is looking for a good band to play in, as he plays keyboards, bass and guitar. Ric, who currently is working on developing a lifestyle that doesn't require his presence, lives in the center of St. George with his partner Terri, two snoring dogs and too many neurotic cats.

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12 Comments

  • ladybugavenger March 1, 2015 at 2:35 pm

    May have been showboating? He either was or wasn’t, he may have not been showboating.

  • fun bag March 1, 2015 at 3:42 pm

    should of wore a helmet or should of took a cab. Both these options would of been cheaper.

    • mesaman March 1, 2015 at 7:02 pm

      Should of wore? Try should have worn. It would have been easier.

      • Mesaizacd March 1, 2015 at 10:05 pm

        Should have worn.? Try should of wore. It would of been simpler

  • ladybugavenger March 1, 2015 at 8:40 pm

    Wore or worn, either way would have been better. But taking a cab would have been the best.

  • ladybugavenger March 1, 2015 at 8:41 pm

    #fundraiserforhelmets

    • ladybugavenger March 1, 2015 at 9:14 pm

      #fundraiserforshowboatingwhileridinginacab

  • fun bag March 2, 2015 at 12:33 am

    If he would of took a cab he would of not even needed a helmet.

  • LUNCHBOXHERO March 2, 2015 at 1:04 am

    He should of taken a cab its cheaper

  • scar March 9, 2015 at 12:21 am

    Good ol SGPD… how about giving the guy a ticket as he’s bleeding out of his ears and just been in an accident… that’s what ya call literally adding insult to injury! Smh

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