Motorcyclist Dead After Bryan Accident

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Posted: 3:25 PM Jan 3, 2009
Last Updated: 10:59 AM Jan 4, 2009
Reporter: Steve Fullhart & Ashlea Sigman
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One man is is dead following an accident at a major intersection in Bryan.

It happened at William Joel Bryan and Villa Maria around 3p.m., Saturday afternoon.

Police said 75-year-old Robert Fuller of Hilltop Lakes died at the scene.

Police said Fuller had been riding a motorcycle westbound on William J. Bryan, when he struck a vehicle on Villa Maria, pointed in the direction of Blinn College.

"The car started to pull out and the motorcycle was moving probably at 40-miles-per-hour and then just hit the malibu," said eyewitness Ty Siegert. "I believe the malibu had a red-light."

Bryan Police are still investigating the crash.

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Posted by: Genoveva Location: McAllen on Jan 8, 2009 at 08:23 PM
Norma, my prayers and thoughts are with you and your entire family. You know that Bob was someone very special to my sons and me. He will forever be in our hearts as he was a truly great friend. May you find peace in all your hearts and know that he is riding in the sky and looking down on all of us.

Posted by: tragedy for both Location: bryan,tx on Jan 6, 2009 at 10:12 AM
My thoughts and prayers to the family. it sounds like he died doing something he enjoyed.still riding at a ripe age. my thoughts and prayers also to the driver of the car. i know how he/she must feel. it was an accident but you hurt just as much as the family of the victim. i say we all need to slow down, pay more attention to the road,traffic lights,stay off the phone when driving, and leave in plenty of time so were not tempted to speed. we cant do anything for the victim but lets pray for the driver to find peace.

Posted by: Jay Location: Bryan on Jan 5, 2009 at 08:06 PM
I knew this man he he was very sweet. I ask all of you motorcyclist please wear a helmet. I don't know if he was wearing one or not. Taking away the law of helmets not being mandatory was crazy. Please wear helmets when riding. My god be with the family.

Posted by: A Brother Location: Houston LCMC on Jan 5, 2009 at 01:42 PM
May God grant your family the strength to find Peace, Peace in knowing that you are with your heavenly father, Peace in knowing that you will ride with your brothers for eternity, and Peace knowing that they too, though many years from now, will see you again in Heaven. God Bless You, Your Family, Your Friends, and your Brothers. "Blessed are the Peacekeepers, for they shall be called the children of God" - Matthew 5:9,,, Ride on brother Slider, Ride on............

Posted by: Sandy Raymond Location: Hilltop Lakes, Texas on Jan 5, 2009 at 11:20 AM
My heart goes out to my dear neighbor and her family. Mr. Fuller was a wonderful and generous man, it saddens my heart to see Mrs. Fuller and her family dealing with such a tragedy. I will greatly miss him and his smile.

Posted by: Anne Location: Bryan on Jan 5, 2009 at 10:44 AM
I used to ride, but it became too dangerous. One of the reasons that vehicles don't respect motorcycles is (something I NEVER did) because they will, at times, go between lanes of cars in slow traffic, just to get ahead of them or go around a car to turn at a corner, no to wait their turn. STOP IT! It creates disdain for you and all motorcyclists by car/truck drivers and they fail to respect riders. It is the foolishness of a few (you know who you are) that create the danger for the rest of us.

Posted by: Mom and Wife of Cyclists Location: B/CS on Jan 5, 2009 at 09:00 AM
Auto drivers... please, put down the phones, turn down the music, and PAY ATTENTION! There are more and more bikes on the roads these days and car drivers rarely pay them any attention to them as some have already stated. When you shut the door to your car/truck you are NOT in your own world, you're driving through all of ours, please be careful for the sakes of everyone on the roads.

Posted by: Sn Location: Bryan / College Station on Jan 5, 2009 at 03:16 AM
This is so sad! People need to be more careful! Automobile drivers need to be more aware of the motorcycles on the road. I have saw several instances where cars just pull out in front of motorcycles and it was just like they either didnt look, or they are not paying attention. I have family that rides motorcycles, so I always watch for them. People, please it only takes a second for you to take a second look and be sure that traffic is clear, and it could save a life, maybe yours!

Posted by: shera Location: california on Jan 5, 2009 at 01:46 AM
God Blessand and take care of him and his family.

Posted by: mad Location: bryan tx on Jan 4, 2009 at 05:56 PM
yea reason he hit the car cause it pull out in front of the man that got kill they never do see the people thats on motorcyles...i dont know how many times i had to brake my motorcyle to keep from hitting some dumbby from killing myself we the riders gotta really watch out for the cars and trucks cause they donot pay attention at all ..their's a good man gone because of a person going some where fast people need to slow down take there time people get kill more being in a hurry to get some where just not right

Posted by: Anonymous on Jan 4, 2009 at 04:14 PM
May God bless his family during this tragic time. It is very important for cars and truck to realize that now more than ever they have to share the road with motorcycles. My husband and I ride just to relax and never without a helmet but it is amazing to see how people will treat you. As though you are not even on the road. PLEASE REMEMBER TO SHARE THE ROAD!!!

Posted by: Tim on Jan 4, 2009 at 04:01 PM
Was he wearing a helmet ?

Posted by: adelaido Location: houston on Jan 4, 2009 at 03:49 PM
my prayers go out to CW4 Robert Fuller, He was a man with a big heart. Your service is greatly apreciated working with us sir...god bless you and your family...

Posted by: Holly Location: College Station on Jan 4, 2009 at 03:12 PM
I arrived a little after the accident happened and I was just heartbroken. All of my prayers go out to his family & friends as they start this new year out with such a horrible accident to live through. I hope you find strenght with everyday passes as you will remain in mine & my families prayers.

Posted by: Norma Location: OHIO on Jan 4, 2009 at 03:00 PM
I want to express our sincere gratitude for all the kind words & thoughts, and especially for your prayers during this difficult time of great loss of my dad. He was indeed a faithful soldier to our country, and a dear friend to so many. Again, thank you sincerely from me, his daughter, on behalf of our whole family.

Posted by: ameican women Location: bryan on Jan 4, 2009 at 01:35 PM
May Mr. Fuller rest in peace. May the families be blessed in their time of need.

Posted by: Cynthia Location: Bryan on Jan 4, 2009 at 10:15 AM
My thoughts and prayers for his wife. Those of you who don't know this wonderful man...America just lost a great Soldier! He served his country with dignity and duty. You will be greatly missed!

Posted by: Came upon accident Location: Bryan on Jan 3, 2009 at 08:31 PM
Me and my family came upon the accident right after it happened. My prayers go out to the family of the motorcyclist.

Posted by: Amy Location: Bryan on Jan 3, 2009 at 06:04 PM
This was a very bad and sad accident.My heart goes out to this family and friends.Our pryaers are with you thru this tough time.