Austin: anybody know anything about this accident? LCR

RACER X · 06-17-2009, 10:54 AM

UPDATE: 2 killed in Leander morning accident
By Joshunda Sanders | Saturday, June 13, 2009, 12:13 PM

Two people were killed when their motorcycle swerved out of control near Leander motorcycle accident around 8:10 a.m. Saturday, according to Department of Public Safety officials.

Eric Kaufman, 23, of Cypress, and Rosse Torres, 23, of Cypress, were killed when Kaufman, who was driving, failed to slow down in a sharp curve on the 11700 block of Lime Creek Road. The motorcyle went into a side skid and then rolled. Both Kaufman and Torres were wearing helmets.

RIP Eric and Rosse

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Young Houston couple killed in Austin motorcycle accident

07:11 PM CDT on Sunday, June 14, 2009

By Kevin Reece / 11 News

AUSTIN, Texas -- Two people killed in a motorcycle accident in Austin this weekend have been identified as a young married couple from Cypress in Northwest Harris County.

Eric Kaufman and his wife Rosse Torres, both 23, were traveling with a group of bikers to the Republic of Texas Motorcycle Rally. Texas State Troopers say Kaufman lost control of the bike in a curve. Torres was riding as the passenger when the bike skidded on its side and then began to flip.

On Sunday, the Torres family attached a large black ribbon to their home in Cypress and placed a picture of the young couple on a small table shrine in their entryway. Torres’ father openly admitted it was a motorcycle trip he begged his daughter not to take.

“I told her don’t go with him nowhere,” said Jorge Torres. “Let him go alone. I don’t want you go on the motorcycle with him because it’s dangerous.”

Jorge Torres says his son-in-law had limited experience on motorcycle -- perhaps as little as six months. But other family members say the pair had joined the motorcycle group Houston Gixxers for the ride to the Austin rally and were excited about their first big road trip.

In the group’s Internet postings, which feature motorcyclists performing wheelies and other stunts on Houston freeways and streets, a club member says that if new riders stay within their limits and ride at the very back of the group they should be just fine. Their trips, the posting goes on to say, are all about having good, safe fun.

Troopers say both Kaufman and Torres were wearing helmets.

The young couple leaves behind two young children: a 3-year-old boy and a 1-year-old daughter.

Archren · 06-17-2009, 11:22 AM

I had heard about that the other day.. but I don't know any more than what the article already says.

z06boy · 06-17-2009, 11:52 AM

I hate it for their two kids...3 and 1 year olds.

the chi · 06-17-2009, 12:07 PM

Poor folks, riders, parents and children. RIP.

Adeptus_Minor · 06-17-2009, 09:44 PM

Sad all around.

bubba · 06-18-2009, 01:42 AM

sadness... RIP

azoomm · 06-18-2009, 12:26 PM

Yup, it was less than a mile from my house.... it was too fast into a corner and looked like the yellow line was ignored. It was up by the quarry, not in the actual twisties. It seems as though they just didn't expect what they found - a turn.

It sucks.

But, it happens EVERY R.O.T. weekend - sportbike, cruiser, scooter, doesn't matter - they come into town and ride roads that [whether they CAN turn or not] they don't know. And, someone pays the ultimate price.

It is really sad for those involved. I'm not surprised. I was just surprised WHERE it happened on that road, I've peeled many a rider off that pavement....

Deazy · 06-18-2009, 12:48 PM

To young, to little experience, sometimes I wonder how I survived the many passes I've made on that road, RIP.

HurricaneHeather · 06-18-2009, 01:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Deazy

To young, to little experience, sometimes I wonder how I survived the many passes I've made on that road, RIP.

Cruzergirl · 06-18-2009, 01:12 PM

R.i.p.

06-17-2009, 10:54 AM	#1
RACER X AMA Supersport Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Richmond, Tx Moto: '10 Tuono Factory Posts: 4,569	Austin: anybody know anything about this accident? LCR UPDATE: 2 killed in Leander morning accident By Joshunda Sanders \| Saturday, June 13, 2009, 12:13 PM Two people were killed when their motorcycle swerved out of control near Leander motorcycle accident around 8:10 a.m. Saturday, according to Department of Public Safety officials. Eric Kaufman, 23, of Cypress, and Rosse Torres, 23, of Cypress, were killed when Kaufman, who was driving, failed to slow down in a sharp curve on the 11700 block of Lime Creek Road. The motorcyle went into a side skid and then rolled. Both Kaufman and Torres were wearing helmets. RIP Eric and Rosse ----------------------------------------------------------- Young Houston couple killed in Austin motorcycle accident 07:11 PM CDT on Sunday, June 14, 2009 By Kevin Reece / 11 News AUSTIN, Texas -- Two people killed in a motorcycle accident in Austin this weekend have been identified as a young married couple from Cypress in Northwest Harris County. Eric Kaufman and his wife Rosse Torres, both 23, were traveling with a group of bikers to the Republic of Texas Motorcycle Rally. Texas State Troopers say Kaufman lost control of the bike in a curve. Torres was riding as the passenger when the bike skidded on its side and then began to flip. On Sunday, the Torres family attached a large black ribbon to their home in Cypress and placed a picture of the young couple on a small table shrine in their entryway. Torres’ father openly admitted it was a motorcycle trip he begged his daughter not to take. “I told her don’t go with him nowhere,” said Jorge Torres. “Let him go alone. I don’t want you go on the motorcycle with him because it’s dangerous.” Jorge Torres says his son-in-law had limited experience on motorcycle -- perhaps as little as six months. But other family members say the pair had joined the motorcycle group Houston Gixxers for the ride to the Austin rally and were excited about their first big road trip. In the group’s Internet postings, which feature motorcyclists performing wheelies and other stunts on Houston freeways and streets, a club member says that if new riders stay within their limits and ride at the very back of the group they should be just fine. Their trips, the posting goes on to say, are all about having good, safe fun. Troopers say both Kaufman and Torres were wearing helmets. The young couple leaves behind two young children: a 3-year-old boy and a 1-year-old daughter. __________________ ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ 2014 GROM! 181cc of FURY 2010 Aprilia Tuono Factory - SOLD 2009 SFV Gladius - SOLD 2008 Hayabusa - SOLD.

06-17-2009, 11:22 AM	#2
Archren Sham WOW Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: ATX Moto: 2007 Ducati 1098 Posts: 2,741	I had heard about that the other day.. but I don't know any more than what the article already says. __________________ Photography "The Vincent was like a bullet that went straight; the Ducati is like the magic bullet that went sideways and hit JFK and the Governor of Texas at the same time. It was impossible." - Hunter S. Thompson, Song of the Sausage Creature "Be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind." -Dr. Seuss

06-17-2009, 09:44 PM	#5
Adeptus_Minor Hopster Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Austin, TX Moto: 2009 Buell 1125R Posts: 4,743	Sad all around. __________________ “Well, obviously before; after was all gendarmes and dick stitches.”

06-18-2009, 12:26 PM	#7
azoomm moderator chick Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Hill Country TX Moto: Pasta Rockets Posts: 8,917	Yup, it was less than a mile from my house.... it was too fast into a corner and looked like the yellow line was ignored. It was up by the quarry, not in the actual twisties. It seems as though they just didn't expect what they found - a turn. It sucks. But, it happens EVERY R.O.T. weekend - sportbike, cruiser, scooter, doesn't matter - they come into town and ride roads that [whether they CAN turn or not] they don't know. And, someone pays the ultimate price. It is really sad for those involved. I'm not surprised. I was just surprised WHERE it happened on that road, I've peeled many a rider off that pavement.... __________________ We have enough youth. How about a fountain of "smart"? Come Play at the Track!! http://www.elitetrackdays.com

06-17-2009, 11:52 AM	#3
z06boy Letzroll Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Lake Norman area, NC Moto: 07 Red R1 & 07 Blue R6 Posts: 5,265	I hate it for their two kids...3 and 1 year olds.

06-18-2009, 01:42 AM	#6
bubba Squid Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 3	sadness... RIP

06-18-2009, 12:48 PM	#8
Deazy Trailer Queen Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Cedar Park TX Posts: 24	To young, to little experience, sometimes I wonder how I survived the many passes I've made on that road, RIP.

06-18-2009, 01:12 PM	#10
Cruzergirl Its a good day. Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Pace, FL Moto: Victory Kingpin Low Posts: 951	R.i.p.