Motorcycle Rider Almost Loses Leg Following Traffic Crash
After broadsiding a truck while riding her motorcycle, a woman in Indiana nearly lost her leg. The accident occurred when the motorcycle rider was crossing through an intersection when she collided with the side of a pickup truck also going through the intersection. Authorities found the woman on a nearby lawn and her leg had been partially severed and she had massive blood loss.
The driver of the pickup told authorities he had not seen the motorcycle rider as he stopped at the stop sign in the intersection. The woman was in serious condition following the accident. An investigation into the crash had been ongoing.
This accident demonstrates one of the many potential dangers that motorcycle riders face on roadways. Many people often consider head-on collisions and other types of accidents to be the most dangerous. However, even a broadside accident like this incident could prove to be extremely dangerous and potentially deadly for the victims. This incident demonstrates some of the more severe injuries that could occur for motorcycle riders involved in sideswipe accidents. Since motorcycle riders are not protected from injury, they face serious danger in the event of a collision.
This incident also shows how easily a driver could miss a motorcycle rider on the roadway. Since some motorcycles are slightly smaller in size compared to other vehicles, it is a bit easier for drivers not to see motorcycle riders on the road. In these cases, collisions are highly likely and the motorcycle rider could be gravely injured. Vehicle drivers need to be aware of their surroundings completely to ensure there are no motorcycle riders nearby that could be injured in an accident.
One factor that could play a part in preventing serious accidents is the noise level from motorcycles. Many motorcycles have very loud motors in them, which could be used as a way for drivers to know where the rider is at all times to prevent from hitting them. Unfortunately, this may not work for drivers who are distracted or drivers whose vehicles are much louder than the vehicles around them. Still, this could work for most drivers on roadways.
