Ash on Bikes RIP (Kevin Ash Memorial Thread)

Here is another article about the crash....it seems that as speculated, Kevin had an off and the rider behind collided with him. Very tragic.

http://www.oudtshoorncourant.com/news.aspx?id=44044&h=BMW-launch-cancelled-after-death.

I believe this is the road where the collision happened, although not sure of the precise location, possibly not too far from the start as another article said it was near Uniondale. http://goo.gl/maps/zKEAs

Really sad news. I read his blog all the time.

Pulling together all the details from the three articles mentioned above, it seems to me that the biggest issue was that the rider behind him was following too closely for the conditions (gravel, dust) and ended up hitting him. Kevin fell probably due to momentarily not paying attention for whatever reason, that happens. But typicaly a fall on a flat gravel road at 60MPH when wearing protective gear is not fatal on its own. And that's why they are looking into a case of culpable homicide, which to me sounds a lot like what in the States would be negligent behavior resulting in death, or maybe even involuntary manslaughter.

I truly enjoyed reading his insights about all the various bikes out there. Such a loss to the world.

A terrible accident. i have ridden those roads many times, a beautiful, amazing place - but you need to keep your wits about you. My condolences to the family... we have lost a great colleague.
Glenn Foley
Dirt and Trail magazine
South Africa

I have always enjoyed his writing. RIP.

I had Kevin's site bookmarked and checked at least once a week. He was a great moto-journalist and from the sounds of it an even better family man. He will surely be missed.