Reckless endangerment should be treated as such

MID-LATE Saturday afternoon Oct.

7, I was driving west on Montgomery Boulevard several blocks east of Eubank when a large group of motorcyclists pulled out in front of me from a Circle K. I do not know if this is the same group described in the news articles Oct. 8 and 9, but the description certainly fits.

I witnessed a member of this group ride a wheelie for several blocks before I turned off. Over the past few years, I have seen solo riders do the same. I have been passed by motorcyclists weaving between lanes of interstate traffic without signalling, and much too close to allow surrounding traffic to avoid a collision if there is a sudden traffic stop. To be fair, I have seen the same from automobile drivers — except for wheelies, of course. I have experienced group and solo bicyclists approach an intersection, passing on the right with only a glance at the intersection, blowing through stop signs and red lights.

I believe that people have a right to take whatever chances they want with their lives — as long as it does not harm another person. It is harmful if they cause a collision resulting in loss of life or serious morbidity (to) other drivers, astronomical medical bills to treat major trauma, first responder risk and time, and finally the inevitable civil liability cases against drivers who have the misfortune (to) collide with one of them. Behavior like this is reckless and should be treated the same as any other reckless behavior that endangers nonparticipating citizens. MARY S. MCKEE Albuquerque