The Dayton area is made up of all types of people. We have some fine, upstanding citizens who work hard, try to make a living and raise their kids the best they can. But yet, we also have some real dregs of society...just like about any city. But, I want to tell you about some real dregs...

Yesterday afternoon, a close friend of mine was struck on his motorcycle by a cream colored Suburban in Huber Heights. This vehicle was seen by eyewitnesses as driving erratically...and struck my friend's bike when they tried to make a U-turn...from the right lane.

And yes..after striking my friend's bike...the people in the Suburban (said to be a young driver and at least one young passenger)..took off and left the scene of the accident speeding off at what eyewitnesses said was speeds up over 50 miles an hour. Two motorists, in fact, gave chase to the Suburban, but lost it.

My friend, fortunately, was, other than a few scrapes, not hurt. His bike was ruined, though.

But, obviously the driver of the Suburban had reasons he didn't want to see a police officer:

Maybe he was scared. Understandable, but a cowardly reaction.

Perhaps he lacked that little thing known as "insurance". He should know better.

He was seen by eyewitnesses to be driving erratically. Maybe the beverages possibly consumed before the accident had something to do with it. Or possibly other intoxicants. Otherwise, how could anyone in their right mind figure to make a U-turn from a right hand lane?

Whoever this person is, in my view, is scum. Yeah...that's a pretty hard word. Sorry, but it fits. And, if you have a shred of decency in your body, you should turn yourself in to Huber Heights Police. Because the next time you try something like that, someone could get killed.

And, if you see a cream colored Suburban somewhere in Huber Heights with unexplainable damage on the driver's side, I'm sure the Huber Heights Police would appreciate hearing about it.

But, to the two motorists who gave chase to the Suburban, here's to you. You are wonderful, brave people...and your concern for your fellow man is heartwarming.

So, to as well, to the other motorists and passersby who offered help to my friend, helped him get his bike off the street and waited about 45 minutes to give police their eyewitness accounts. You, too showed concern for another human being and your actions are commendable.

But to the guy who struck my friend's bike - you know who you are. And, rest assurred, authorities are looking for you.