Motorcycle Troopers Injured in Crash
According to the Seattle Times, two Washington State Patrol motorcycle officers were injured following a motorcycle accident that occurred Saturday morning. The report states that the two officers were traveling along a roadway when a 72-year-old woman attempted to make a left-hand turn and the two officers collided with her vehicle.
40-year-old Trooper Willie Boxhoorn was taken by ambulance to a Seattle hospital and treated for a broken hand. 37-year-old Trooper Tony Brock was airlifted to the same hospital and was thought to have more serious injuries. However, Brock was only treated for bumps and bruises and some cuts. The 72-year-old woman was treated in a different medical facility and later released.
Many accidents such as the one in this incident often end with the victims suffering very serious injuries. This is especially the case when one or more of the victims are riding motorcycles at the time of the accident. Very often riders are unable to prevent a collision and are thrown from their bikes and severely injured. The two police officers in this incident were fortunate to only suffer minor injuries. One of the most common reasons that accidents like this happen is some drivers are negligent in ensuring that the roadway is clear before making a sudden turn. While that may not have been the case in this incident, it does occur very often and could lead to victims suffering serious injuries or fatalities.
