Motorcycle community memorial event disrupted by vehicle confrontation
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A memorial ride meant to celebrate the life of a 28-year-old Edmonton motorcyclist was sidetracked after a confrontation between a driver and some riders.
A memorial ride meant to celebrate the life of a 28-year-old Edmonton motorcyclist was sidetracked after a confrontation between a driver and some riders.
Dozens of motorcyclists gathered at Manning Town Centre to remember Nicole Bates, who died in a single-vehicle crash on July 9.
"The community is really torn over this one," said John Taylor. "Nicole was well known within several facets of the community. She was just a friend to everybody in the community."
"Everybody likes to go out and have a lot of fun, you know. We've all done it. Twist the throttle, you know, to kind of feel that breeze, but there's a time and a place. Unfortunately, sometimes we get a little carried away, and accidents happen."
Before the ride was to begin Sunday, a dangerous situation broke out between a car and some riders.
Video captured a moment when a white Ford Fusion backs up in the parking lot and a scream is heard.
