TOLEDO, Ohio – A Toledo councilwoman gathered with riders of about 50 motorcycles in the docks in east Toledo for Toledo’s first motorcycle ride on Sunday afternoon.
Motorcyclists have come together for a show of force to remind the people of Toledo that they are on the road too and that people must be careful when they share the road.
Councilor Sanda McPherson took part in the ride, as did Jeff Reichhert, a local rider and safe motorcycling advocate, who organized the ride.
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Reichert says there will always be motorcyclists on the streets, especially in summer.
“That it is time that we drive through the city of Toledo. And say to everyone: We are here and we will continue. And we want to drive safely,” said Reichert.
The ride was in response to recent motorcycle accidents in Toledo and led from the docks to Scott Park.
In early June, Toledo police reported that there had been more than 47 motorcycle accidents since April 1, including five fatal accidents.
In the three weeks since then, at least two other people have died in motorcycle accidents in Toledo.
The ride on Sunday was free, but the group was accepting donations to help accident victims.
The Toledo Police Department reminds motorcyclists the importance of staying safe, always wearing a helmet, being aware of your surroundings and obeying traffic rules.
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