Biker Philip Contos Dies After Hitting His Head on Pavement During Protest Ride Against Helmet Laws in New York

Here's someone who learned the hard way -- motorcyclist Philip A. Contos, who was participating in a protest ride against helmet laws in Onondaga, New York, died after he hit his head on a pavement in an accident Saturday afternoon. According to the Post-Standard, Contos hit his brakes, the motorcycle fishtailed and spun out of control and he went over the handlebars. Should have worn his helmet.