Re: Disaster in Arrastra Canyon

LaughingBear wrote:

> Public safety is an issue. Please be aware that there have
> been several near misses on Bowen Ranch Road as OHV riders tear
> around those blind corners at a high rate of speed. One local
> resident was involved in a head on accident with a speeding
> unlicensed dune buggy not long ago.

I've had a number of near misses in the past with a certain local resident. It seemed like he was flying around (or fish tailing around) the corners to get his daughters to school just about the time I was arriving many times.

> When diving the road, it is
> wise to go slowly and watch for oncoming vehicles.

I always hug the right side on the blind corners. But that doesn't help when the OHV riders hug the left. Almost decorated my grill a few times.

> Bowen ranch
> road is a county maintained road. Unlicensed vehicles and OHVs
> are prohibited by law.

Too many of that crowd have zero concern for laws. Only enforcement will help.