That is truly a shame. I noticed the article stated that he was wearing a helmet. In my opinion helmets for the most part are a false sense of security and I have been telling this to people for years. I think helmets work well for slide or skid type of falls and prevent scratching or cutting your head but they are for the most part useless when it comes to impact type crashes, such as hitting a tree. Please keep in mind just because you wear a helmet does not mean you are fully protected.