Motorcycles should be banned from the roads from November 1 - April 1. They're recreational vehicles, not transportation!

What a foolish and inconsiderate comment...First of all, the accident was in October so saying to have a ban from Nov-April is just ignorant; secondly, the issue was not the motorcyclist but the driver that was under the influence of drugs and alcohol. How can you sleep at night defending such actions?

Well said Liz. My thoughts exactly.

Folks, this can be an incredibly emotional topic, especially if you are personally affected by this crash or have been affected by drunk driving in the past. However, we cannot have cursing in the comments section of Patch. I am removing two comments because of that, but will repost part of them without the cursing in it.

From Jennifer: My family lost an amazing person and for you to defend a person who is so careless sickens me. This all could have been prevented if it weren't for a selfish 28 year old who decided it was a bright idea to drink and drive.

From Joanne Cook: How right you are Jennifer, I hope he rots in jail .... He ruined many lives; as her parents', brothers and sisters' and the rest of family and friends lives...... Aunt Joanne Cook

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To Jennifer and Joanne - I am deeply sorry for your loss. To then have to put up with such inane, hurtful comments from a cyber-space coward who hides behind what they think are witty and pithy psuedonyms is indicative of everything wrong with this society. Please know that MOST of your neighbors are with you and the rest of us are just as sickened and disgusted with the insensitivity, stupidity and mean-spiritedness displayed by this idiot. They say every village has an idiot, and you have now met one of ours.

denise- thank you for your comment...you said everything i wanted to say...just in a different way! sorry for the cursing but morons like this should keep their opinion to themselves!

No one that doesn't know Matt personally, his family history past and present, could easily demonize him as a result of his wrong decision. His choice, and the unfortunatre result, are not defendable but mercy and grace are the only choice at this point. His children will lose their father until he serves his sentence and his wife will endure many hardships also as a result of his punishment. Plus, he lives with this the rest of his life, and his family lives knowing that his actions resulted in the death of another human being. Heartache for all unfortunately. Please have mercy on Matt and offer him the grace that only victims can give!

I'm sorry for all involved. Comments made about motorcycles was uncalled for. I feel for Matt , and especially for the families involved with the loss. I know first hand that Matt will never forgive himself and the hard road ahead of him. I was the driver of a pedestrian that died. I still to this day struggle. I had no alcohol or drugs in my system, but know all to well of the road ahead for both sides. Please everybody have some compassion and let both sides attempt to heal and keep the ridiculous comments to a low. Both families are in my prayers. Nobody should ever have to go through this.

I understand a family lost someone, but matt is an incredible husband, father, brother, son ect. There is a lot more to the story. Have compassion for everyone involved including matt and his wife and kids. Matt is not a drunk. Far from it. He is a man who works his butt off to support his family. His life is his wife, kids, and family. He isn't selfish by any means. If you asked his for the shirt off his back he would give it to you. I understand someone lost their life but hoping he rots in jail just hurts his kids , wife , brother, ect. I for one back matt 100% and hope the best for him and his family.

Thoughts and prayers to all involved...God Bless.

Is my family supposed to feel sympathy for a man who's gonna serve some time in jail and walk out to his loving family?? Atleast his wife and kids will have a father in their life. I don't take back anything I said before and to call him selfish was an accurate statement. Anyone who gets behind the wheel of a vehicle intoxicated is only thinking of themselves.. Not others sharing the road. However, I do feel sorry for his family.. But him? Not a chance in hell. To say I hope he gets the max sentence is an understatement.

-Jennifer cook

I first want to express my sympathies to everyone involved. Losing someone, whether in death or to jail is never easy. There is only one true judge and that is God. He already knows the outcome and why this happened.
To hold onto anger, resentment, and bitterness is only killing yourself. Prayers to everyone and there are always two sides to every story.
God Bless

Read these and know that this is the Word of Almighty God
Matthew 18:21-22
Luke 6:37
2 Corinthians 1:3-4
Ephesians 4:32

Before this incident, I would have said people like Matt should rot in jail as some here feel. It is understandable. When you don't know the person, it's easy to wish for the full wrath of God upon the offender. I'm a close friend of Matt's family, and I can tell you he is not the monster some of you make him out to be. He's basically a very good guy who made a catastrophic error in judgement. Was it wrong? Yes. It was a terrible mistake. But to wish him to "rot in jail" like some violent rapist, pedophile or gang-banger who sprayed a neighborhood with bullets is out of proportion. Had this exact event occurred, but no controlled substances involved, but instead an elderly driver, what would your statement be then? I know a day does not go by that Matt does not think about what he's done. He's not a conscienceless sociopath. He stands, being judged by the single worst act in his life, which is how it must be. I wonder how many of you would like the world to know and judge you by your worst act. Let he or she who has never done serious wrong to another cast the first stone.

I'm not sure if this is wise for me to be doing, but I am a member of Matt's family, his cousin. We haven't been close in years, but hearing about this absolutely devestated me. Yes, drinking and driving is not wise. Being under the influence of any reaction-altering substance and operating a 4,000+ lb vehicle is definitely one of those things that everyone knows is not the right thing to do, yet so many of us do the wrong things behind the wheel every day. Eating, texting, talking on a cell phone, messing with the radio station. I know, deep down, that even though Matt and I haven't been close in quite some time, he is deeply remorseful and regrets his actions. He's not a monster. He made a poor choice and now has to pay the consequences for his actions. He was not fully focused and aware of his surroundings. Not fully able to pay attention. And as I said, I will be the first to admit that I have had more than my fair share of distractions while driving, and have had instances where my mind was elsewhere and I was not fully focused on the road, or the vehicles around me. Before you pass judgement, place yourself in his shoes. Put yourself in his place for a brief moment and imagine what it would be like having to live with the guilt of your poor decision for the rest of your life, and knowing that you have hurt many people and caused great pain. Nobody on the face of this Earth is allowed to pass a moral judgement on him. That is reserved for God. Thank you for your time.

I would first like to say Im sorry for the victims family and loved ones and don't condone drinking and driving.... i was at the accident scene entirely and came to the conclusion that Mr Lambert wasn't completely at fault.. Im a motorcycle rider and know riding on the white line is not recommended when riding alone witch is where the motorcycle was apoun impact.. also no brake marks from either party.. also i witnessed along with sheriffs police cameras that Mr Lambert past all physical sobriety tests given by police.. Im not saying Mr Lambert is innocent by any means but people should know what the facts are before passing judgement! last Im i checked Im not god and neither is anyone else who has comment so u don't have the right to judge! thank you

I need to say that I know Matt personally. I have been close to him for many years and these comments are leaving me with my mouth hanging open. Matt is not a monster but he is not innocent at all. He has been drinking heavily for years. Even in high school he was kicked out for an incident with stealing alchohol from the sandwich bowling alley while on a school function. He has been smoking marijuana also for years. He has been drinking and driving for as Lon as he has had his license. Him and his friends would go driving and drinking- called it booze cruising. He did not set out to kill that person that day. It happened though. He needs to be punished. The person who said he is an amazing husband and father is a liar, unless being a cheater is being a great husband. He loves his kids but is very selfish and would rather go "party" than spend time with his kids. That is all.. I feel for the family for their loss however I don't have any sympathy for Matt or his family. He chose to drive drunk and high and it wasn't the first time he did.

aConcernedFriend... if you are so close to matt and so concerned you would know better. Shame on you. If you are so concerned post your real name. Its easy to hide behind a keyboard and fake name. That is all. Krissy

@concerned friend.. id like to know who you are and see how personally u know Mr Lambert? There's only one person who's knows matt as well as me and that's his wife.... and if u do know him at all there's a good chance I know who u r and what's hiding in ur closet....