Bike Safety Tips

Yesterday`s tragic death of a 12 year old Carl Junction boy who was riding his bicycle,serves as a reminder of the importance of bicycle safety. Debra Johnson is an avid bike rider and she has a few tips for safe riding. She advises to always wear knee pads and elbow guards. She says it`s also important to wear clothing that fits tightly to the body. And when riding on the street, always be aware of your surroundings and ride with the traffic. But above all, she says you must wear a helmet."Number one is the helmet. Just because, of all the parts and pieces you have on your body. The head is the hardest to heal. So that should be the one that should be protected the most,"said Johnson. Debra also advises to wear gloves to help protect your hands and prevent your arms from going numb in an accident should happen. For more safety tips, long onto the National Bike Safety Network http://www.cdc.gov/ncipc/bike/default.htm A memorial fund has been established for the 12-year old Carl Junction boy killed in a bicycle accident yesterday. The Carl Junction takedown club has set up a fund at all Southwest Missouri banks for Justin Hubbard. Hubbard was struck by a car while riding his bicycle on center creek bridge south of Carl Junction. The money will be used to help defray funeral expenses for the family. Reported By:Brad Douglas