A 25-year-old man who is a pastor at a North Carolina church was involved in a motorcycle accident after trying to avoid colliding with two vehicles in front of him. The 25-year-old man reportedly saw the two vehicles make a sudden stop in front of him and tried to prevent hitting them when the bike overturned. He was ejected from the bike and came to a stop in a westbound lane of traffic.
The victim was transported to a medical facility following the crash but he was discharged the following day. No charges were given to any of the parties involved in the accident. Authorities said neither high speed nor alcohol were factors in this accident.
Whether a vehicle is driving at high speeds or not, when someone in front of them makes a sudden stop, it is usually very difficult for that person to avoid hitting the car in front of them. This is especially true for people riding in a motorcycle. Even if a car and motorcycle record the same speed on the speedometer, a motorcycle’s lower weight resistance could actually be causing the bike to move much quicker than a car. As a result, there is much less “drag” on the motorcycle and the rider has to put more effort into stopping and they must put the brakes much earlier than if they were in a normal car. This makes it very easy for a motorcycle rider to collide with another vehicle in front of them. The fact that the motorcycle is much smaller in proportion to a normal car also plays a major role in automobile-motorcycle accidents.
In this incident there were no charges held against any of the parties involved because it was simply a freak accident that could have been caused by something that neither party could control. The only way any charges could have been held against one or more of the parties involved is if they had alcohol in their system or if they were driving recklessly to cause the automobile accident. If an automobile-motorcycle accident is a result of an error in judgment or potentially dangerous driving from one of the parties involved, they should be held accountable for any injuries that occur for the others in the accident.
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.
Two people were sent to the hospital last week after an automobile accident that police believed was caused because the two victims were racing. One of the victims, a 29-year-old man was riding a Honda motorcycle with a passenger and the other victim, a 30-year-old man driving a Datsun/Nissan. The motorcycle rider’s passenger was a 34-year-old man. The accident occurred when the motorcycle rider tried to pass in front of the Nissan vehicle driver.
However, the motorcycle suddenly cut back into the lane he was in and overcorrected causing the bike to crash on the side of the road. The vehicle driver stopped when he saw the accident occur but fled the scene before police officers arrived. Witnesses said they saw the two drivers racing each other at high speeds. Both men in the motorcycle suffered serious but non-life-threatening injuries according to police. Neither one of the riders were wearing a helmet at the time of the accident.
Driving at high rates of speed is one of the most significant causes of automobile accidents in the United States ranking closely with driving while intoxicated and distracted driving. One of the most common forms of high speed driving is street racing. Driving at high rates of speed not only places the drivers themselves in danger but also those that are around them on the roadways. In this incident, the motorcycle rider had a much higher risk of injury if an accident were to occur compared to the driver in the Nissan vehicle.
The results of this accident could have been much worse; fortunately nobody suffered life-threatening injuries in this accident. It could have also been worsened if the accident had taken place in an area where there were pedestrians. If the accident had occurred on a smaller roadway rather than a state highway, pedestrians walking along the sidewalk could have easily been struck by the vehicles because they were moving at such high speeds. If this were the case, the drivers could have been held accountable for any injuries or fatalities involving pedestrians. Although nobody suffered life-threatening injuries and the motorcycle riders were able to walk away from the accident, this incident demonstrates how serious and how quickly an accident can occur. If you or a loved one were injured or killed in an automobile accident resulting from street racing, you should get compensation for your pain and suffering.
In Palm Bay, FL a 7-year-old boy was seriously injured when the dirt bike he was riding was hit by a pickup truck. The accident occurred when the boy reportedly ran a stop sign and attempted to make a left turn at an intersection when a Ford F-150 driving in the opposite direction collided with the boy’s bike. The boy was ejected from the bike and rolled 20 feet and stopped in the roadway.
The victim was not wearing a helmet at the time of the accident and he suffered severe head trauma and a chest injury. Police stated the dirt bike was not street legal and should only be driven on private property by a licensed rider.
Young children are often the victims of many automobile accidents either as pedestrians or passengers in the vehicles involved. In this incident, the dirt bike the 7-year-old boy was riding should not have been close to the road and the boy should have been monitored by a licensed rider in order to ensure his safety. Regardless of the size of the vehicle, a 7-year-old child should not be allowed to ride a dirt bike or any other potentially dangerous vehicle alone and should always be with an adult. Motorcycles and dirt bikes present a serious danger to adult riders that have the proper training.
The potential danger is dramatically increased for a child because of their inability to properly control the vehicle. Even if a parent shows a child how to ride a dirt bike safely, it does not take the place of proper training and a child is not properly licensed to be riding the vehicle. Only people that are licensed should be allowed to ride motor vehicles of any kind. This incident could easily have been avoided if the boy’s parents or guardians had prevented him from riding the dirt bike especially because the boy was not licensed to ride it and because he was riding in an area that is considered illegal to ride the dirt bike. If the boy had been monitored, his safety would not have been compromised in this accident.
A Freemont, CA man was killed after he lost control of his motorcycle on an on-ramp to Highway 680. Witnesses said they saw the rider trying to merge into the northbound lane of traffic when smoke started coming from somewhere on the bike. The bike then veered into a median the separates the on-ramp from the highway itself and the rider was ejected from the bike upon impact.
The rider landed on the right shoulder of the road and his bike veered into the right lane of traffic. Witnesses said the rider was traveling at high speeds between 70 to 75 miles per hour. The rider was pronounced dead at the scene of the accident.
In the state of California, urban interstate roads and limited access roads have a speed limit between 65 and 70 miles per hour. Although motorcycles can be slightly smaller than normal vehicles, they are still at a very high risk of being in serious auto accidents because of the limited protection that they offer and the difficulty in operating them. If a vehicle happens to bump into a motorcycle riding at normal speeds, it could cause the bike to slip and cause serious damage to the bike itself or injure the rider.
This is especially true if the impact is significant enough to knock the rider off the bike. The fact that the rider in this incident was riding his motorcycle between 5 to 10 miles over the speed limit could have been a major factor in the cause of the accident. The important factor currently missing in this incident is what caused the rider to lose control of the motorcycle in the first place. It is possible that an obstruction on the entrance ramp or poor road conditions on the entrance ramp contributed to the accident causing the bike’s wheel to slip, which could have resulted in the rider losing control. There are many things that can cause a motorcycle rider to lose control of their bike just like a regular vehicle. The worst part of this incident is that a person lost his life because of high speeds and losing control of his bike for unknown causes. Regardless what the cause was, this man’s family deserves to have some sort of answers to find out what caused the death of their loved one.
A Utah man that was the victim of a motorcycle accident in a construction zone is claiming the zone was not properly marked, which led to his accident. Utah Highway Patrol was investigating the accident to determine if the construction zone was in fact improperly marked or barricaded to prevent the accident. The victim stated there were no orange barrels barricading the construction zone and that he rode through a large gap that he thought was an open lane in the roadway.
The accident occurred at night and the rider estimated his speed to be 50 miles per hour. He suffered injuries ranging from a torn rotator cuff in his left shoulder, road rash, and a fractured left ankle. The state Department of Transportation stated they placed more barrels to block the gaps to prevent more accidents from occurring.
The website workzonesafety.org estimates the number of automobile accidents in construction or maintenance zones is roughly 17 in the state of Arizona. In the United States the total number is roughly 667 auto accidents in construction zones. In construction zones, the area should be properly marked off and barricaded by orange barrels and there should be signs detailing any detours that drivers are required to take to avoid the construction zone. If the construction zone is not barricaded properly, it could be used to prove that the construction company was negligent in adding the barricades and signage to detour drivers.
Poor road conditions in or around construction zones is another factor that could play a part in many automobile accidents. Debris from the construction project could be scattered on the road and could cause a serious accident if a driver is unable to avoid it. If the roadway is being resurfaced, the poor condition of the road under construction could also cause serious accidents. Although accidents related to poor markings in construction zones are rare, they are accidents that can be completely avoided if the construction company in charge of the site placed the proper barricades in the construction site. A driver should not have to face serious injury related to an accident in a construction zone when it can be avoided.
A 44-year-old man was transported to a medical facility in South Lyon, MI in critical condition after he lost control of his motorcycle and collided with a guardrail in the oncoming lanes of a road. The 44-year-old man was unable to make a turn at a curve in the roadway when he lost control of the bike. The victim was subsequently ejected from the motorcycle and suffered severe trauma from the accident
Both alcohol and high speed are believed to be factors in this crash. An investigation is ongoing into the specifics of this crash. Police noted that the man was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash.
People are always warned of the possibility of getting into a serious accident when we operate a vehicle under the influence of alcohol. Still, many people decide to either challenge this notion or completely disregard it and get behind the wheel of a vehicle, or in this case operate a motorcycle. When a person operates a motorcycle, there is already a significant amount of danger involved in it because there is very limited protection for that driver. Unlike a car, a motorcycle is not encased and closed off and it is very easy for a rider to be thrown from the bike when they hit a bump or some other obstruction in the road.
Even in a standard vehicle, there is still the chance of being ejected from the vehicle if the driver is operating the vehicle at a very high rate of speed and not wearing a seatbelt at the time of an accident. Authorities always stress the fact that wearing a helmet when driving a motorcycle could easily be the difference between a fatality and injuries that a person can recover from. Although the driver in this incident suffered serious trauma as a result of the accident, there is still a chance that he will pull through from his injuries and walk away. Unfortunately, there are many people who lose their lives in these types of accidents. In addition, there are equally as many people in surrounding vehicles and walking in the surrounding area that could be affected negatively by a person’s choice to operate their vehicle or motorcycle while under the influence of alcohol.
The family of a teenager who was killed last year when his motorcycle collided with an oncoming vehicle has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the driver of the car and his insurance company. The incident occurred June 9th of last year when the 17-year-old victim was driving his motorcycle along US Highway 45 in Oshkosh, WI when he collided with a vehicle driven by an 18-year-old man.
Five days after the accident occurred, the 17-year-old victim died of the injuries he sustained. His family filed a wrongful death lawsuit in May seeking unspecified damages for medical and funeral costs as well as compensation for loss of companionship. Details of medical and funeral expenses showed a total cost of just over $146,000.
According to the report, the 18-year-old driver suffered a broken jaw, several cuts to his face, and a fracture to his sinus cavity. The family of the 18-year-old driver filed a personal injury lawsuit in April against the insurer for the 17-year-old’s motorcycle seeking unspecified damages. The lawsuit is seeking damages for medical expenses and pain and suffering due to the injuries the 18-year-old suffered when he collided with a tree after striking the 17-year-old’s motorcycle. Neither lawsuit has any court dates scheduled as of yet.
According to the report, the 17-year-old motorcycle rider had consumed alcohol prior to the accident. Combining alcohol along with operating a motorcycle increases the potential danger of the situation significantly. This could cause some difficulty in the lawsuit against the insurance company for the 18-year-old driver as the alcohol consumption could be used against the motorcycle rider. It could be argued that the 17-year-old’s alcohol consumption contributed to the accident more than the 18-year-old man did. Regardless of the factors that could play into each lawsuit, the unfortunate part of this incident is that a 17-year-old teen lost his life and an 18-year-old suffered significant injuries in an accident that could possibly have been avoided.
Two men in San Antonio, TX were injured after a motorcycle collision late Friday. According to the report on ksat.com, one man lost control of his motorcycle and fell off. The second rider was riding just behind the first and struck him with his bike. The first man suffered serious head injuries in the accident because he was not wearing a helmet. The second rider suffered cuts to his head as well. An investigation is currently ongoing to determine what factors, if any, played into this accident. In particular, police are investigating to determine if alcohol was a contributing factor to this accident.
This incident demonstrates one aspect of motorcycle riding that may not always be taken into account; riding in groups of two or more people. Although many motorcycle riders are often careful when riding alone or within a group, it is not always possible to take all the factors into account. This is especially true when riding in a group and it is difficult to see in front of you with many other riders in front. In many cases, one of the riders or another vehicle could suddenly stop and cause a serious accident. If any party involved in the accident is found to be speeding or under the influence of any substances, they could be held liable for the accident.
In San Antonio, TX, an unidentified man was killed in a motorcycle accident when he lost control over the bike and struck a barricade. The man was reportedly not wearing a helmet when he was riding on Loop 410 traveling southbound at over 100 miles per hour according to witnesses that saw the accident occur. The posted speed limit was 75 miles per hour on the highway. No information has been released as to the cause of the accident aside from excessive speeding. There is also no information on any pending investigation into the accident either.
In many motorcycles, the top speed can reach in excess of 100 miles per hour. Some reach nearly 200 miles per hour. Riding a motorcycle even at the posted speed limits can still be dangerous because of the limited protection in motorcycles. Riding at higher rates of speed significantly increases these dangers and can easily cause very serious injuries or fatality for the rider or other people involved in an accident. The danger is also increased when the rider is not wearing a helmet, as in this incident. It takes a significant amount of training and practice to learn to ride a motorcycle properly in comparison to operating a normal vehicle. Unfortunately, there are many incidents where people misuse that training and consequently end up in a very serious accident.
In Phoenix, AZ, two people were left in extremely critical condition following a motorcycle accident. Both victims were riding together and the driver attempted to make a left-hand turn in the roadway but was unable to complete the turn. The motorcycle fell on the road and seriously injured both victims, each in their 40’s. Authorities believe alcohol was a factor in the accident. Neither person was wearing a helmet when the accident occurred. No other vehicles were involved in the accident.
Driving a motorcycle can often be extremely dangerous under normal circumstances. However, when one adds alcohol to the mix, the danger increases ten-fold because of the driver’s inability to maintain control of the bike in most cases. Motorcycle safety on the roadways is extremely important because of the increased chance for severe injury. Motorcycle riders are usually only protected with helmets, therefore accidents involving a motorcycle rider cause serious injuries including broken bones, serious cerebral or spinal injuries, concussions and many other potentially life-threatening injuries. In most cases, motorcycle riders do not wear a helmet, which exponentially increases the chances of serious injury or even death. Wearing a helmet can easily protect the rider from serious damage to the head and neck, which can drastically improve their chances of walking away from the accident.
In Edgewood, MD, the family of a 20-year-old man is suing a Maryland franchise of the national pizza chain Papa John’s Pizza. According to Karl Michael Kunze’s parents, the 20-year-old was riding his Yamaha motorcycle when Qiang Fu, a delivery driver for Papa John’s Pizza crossed in front of Kunze in a Toyota Corolla. Kunze’s motorcycle struck the Corolla on the driver’s side of the vehicle and Kunze was ejected from the motorcycle. Kunze was pronounced dead at a MD medical facility following the accident.
According to the report on exploreharford.com, there were witnesses of the accident that said Kunze was passing by other cars on the roadway at high speeds in no pass zones before the accident occurred. Kunze was reportedly operating the motorcycle without a license and was found at fault for the accident. Kunze’s family argued in the wrongful death suit that Qiang Fu crossed the roadway despite seeing Kunze approaching at a high rate of speed in his motorcycle. Kunze’s family included nine counts into the lawsuit and they are seeking $1.5 million in damages.
In this report of the incident, there is a vast amount of evidence that shows Kunze was negligent in the accident. Witnesses saw Kunze driving at high speeds and passing vehicles in no pass zones and Kunze was operating a motorcycle without proper licensing. As a result, Kunze was found at fault for the accident because of his seemingly reckless driving. Regardless of who was at fault in this accident, the sad part about this incident is that somebody unfortunately lost his life. It is always unfortunate when a family is forced to live without their family members as a result of a tragedy like this.
According to a report from News 4 in Jacksonville, FL, one person was killed and one critically injured in a motorcycle accident that occurred in an entrance ramp for a major interstate highway. The operator of the motorcycle reportedly lost control of the bike, possibly as a result of hitting an oil patch in the road and the bike swerved.
62-year-old Joseph Mercatell was critically injured in the accident and 52-year-old Michele Mercatell was killed. The report states that neither person was wearing a helmet at the time of the accident. Both riders were thrown from the motorcycle when the operator lost control. There is no information on the specific injuries that the victims in this accident suffered.
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, roughly 71 fatalities occurred for motorcycle riders riding without a helmet in 2007 and 64 riding without a helmet in 2008 and total fatalities ranged in age between 20 to 29 years of age. In 2008, only about 50% of motorcycle fatalities were known to have been wearing helmets. In this incident, the cause of the accident is believed to have been a slick surface in the road due to a patch of oil. in icy conditions or slick road conditions due to rain or any other cause, traction is often very difficult to maintain and the wheels of any vehicle can easily slip and cause a very serious accident. There is no information on whether another vehicle was involved in this accident or if the motorcycle was the only vehicle involved. In many cases, a second vehicle may cross in front of the motorcycle and cause the operator to swerve and subsequently lose control of the bike.
An Ohio man was seriously injured in a motorcycle accident that occurred Friday evening. According to the report on portclintonewsherald.com, 28-year-old Joshua Logan was transported to an Ohio medical facility after his motorcycle veered off the right side of the roadway he was driving on.
Logan reportedly missed the left turn in the road and drove into a ditch and was ejected from the bike. Witnesses to the accident found the motorcycle lying on top of Logan. He was reportedly not wearing a helmet when the accident occurred. There is no information on what specific injuries that Logan suffered in the accident.
Curved roadways can easily become a hazard for anyone driving, but this especially applies for motorcycle riders. Since motorcycles do not protect a rider from being ejected from them, the danger and risk of injury is higher than a normal vehicle. In addition, even small road hazards, such as potholes and oil slicks, can be extremely dangerous for motorcycle riders. Although this incident was a case of driver error, in many cases a motorcycle rider may lose control of their bike when they try and avoid hitting another car or obstruction on the road. In some instances, a driver in a regular car may cross in front of the motorcycle rider unexpectedly and cause the rider to collide with the car or swerve out of the way into the side of the roadway.
A motorcycle rider in Austin, Texas was killed following a hit-and-run accident with a pickup truck. The pickup truck reportedly fled the scene of the accident but police located the vehicle later on and detained the driver. No information has been given on any pending investigation into the accident and there is no information on the factors that contributed to it.
This accident illustrates the dangers the motorcycle riders face when sharing the road with other vehicles. Fatalities and critical injuries are much more likely for motorcyclists than other types of motorists. This is due to both the lack of protection motorcycles provide and the likelihood that inattentive drivers will not see them.
Automobile drivers must be aware of their surroundings and watch out for motorcyclists, as well as pedestrians and bicyclists. If they cause an accident because they did not see a motorcyclist, they should be held responsible. Leaving the scene of an accident is unacceptable in any situation, especially in motorcycle accidents where the injuries may be severe and require
. If the pickup truck driver had not fled the scene, it is possible the motorcyclist could have survived. Hopefully, the driver will be held liable for the motorcyclist's
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.
The Winona Daily News in Wisconsin has reported that a woman was injured after colliding with an oncoming vehicle on Thursday. Paramedics at the scene of the accident treated 45-year-old Tammy Getter for lacerations to the face and later released her. According to the report, 23-year-old William Christensen was driving a Ford Focus and was attempting to pass another vehicle in the fog when he struck Getter’s motorcycle.
The report states there is no information on whether or not anybody was given a citation in the incident. There is also no information on any further investigation occurring pertaining to this incident.
There are many reasons for an automobile accident to occur, whether they involve a motorcycle or not. Poor weather conditions are among the most common causes of automobile accidents in the United States. An automobile does not necessarily have to travel at a high rate of speed to cause an accident and cause any injuries to you or to your loved ones. Poor weather conditions make car-motorcycle accidents much likely, as motorcycles are less visible than cars and poor weather conditions such as rain or fog only decrease their visibility. A car can be traveling anywhere from 5 to 10 mph and still cause an accident that results in some type of injury. In any case, you are entitled to compensation for any damages that occur.
According to a report from the News and Sentinel website in West Virginia, a 66-year-old man was killed in a motorcycle-car accident that occurred on Saturday afternoon. Roy Hearn was declared dead at the scene of the accident. In a separate incident, Hearn’s son and daughter-in-law were injured when their own motorcycles also crashed.
In the incident involving Roy Hearn, he was reportedly riding his motorcycle followed by his son and a third rider when he apparently lost control of the motorcycle on an S-turn roadway. Hearn collided head-on with a pickup truck that was traveling in the opposite direction. Hearn’s son lost control of his own motorcycle after the exhaust pipe got caught on the road and Michael Hearn landed in an embankment. Michael Hearn was reportedly injured in the accident but was treated at a medical facility and released. There are many potential causes for the accident including the fact that Hearn had previously ridden a motorcycle for years but prior to the accident, Hearn had not ridden in some time. Other possible factors are motorcycle wear, unfamiliarity with the roadways and possible road defects.
Motorcycle accidents can sometimes be attributed to inexperience on the part of a rider. Not only can inexperience be constituted when a rider did not previously ride a motorcycle, but also when a long span of time has past since the last time they had ridden a motorcycle. Inexperience with certain routes can also cause trouble for a motorcycle rider and inevitably lead to a serious accident, primarily because the rider may not see if a turn is coming or a sudden stop and they may miss it. This can easily lead to extremely dangerous situations for motorcycle riders.
According to NBC affiliate KDLT; a Missouri man was killed following a motorcycle accident that occurred in Hartford, MO. The driver reportedly didn’t notice a semi truck in front of him that had slowed down due to construction on the roadway.
The report states that the 51-year-old man died as a result of injuries he sustained after he rear-ended the semi. There is no information regarding any other factors in the accident or the identity of the victim in this accident. Police stated they would be releasing more information regarding the accident once the victim’s next of kin have been notified.
Although it is impossible to account for every situation involving a motorcycle and a car, you should always take extreme caution to avoid any type of accident due to the increased risk for injury. There are many ways that an accident can occur, especially in incidents such as this where a car has stopped in front of a motorcycle and the rider does not notice. If you or a loved one has been injured in a car-motorcycle accident, you are entitled to compensation for damages. You can contact an Arizona attorney who can assist you in getting compensation for any injuries, damage or physical and emotional pain and suffering you have gone through.
The website Indiananewscenter.com is reporting that a previously unidentified motorcycle crash victim has now been identified. 46-year-old Walter W. Wurmel Jr. was killed in a motorcycle accident that occurred Saturday morning. According to the report, Wurmel was riding a 2000 Harley Davidson motorcycle and he suffered blunt force injuries in the accident which were a direct cause of death.
Tests to determine if alcohol or other substances were a factor have not been completed as yet. The accident was reported to 911 just after 3:00 AM. The caller that reported the incident stated that they saw a man lying on the ground and that he appeared unconscious. Wurmel was reported dead at the scene of the accident. The accident was reported as a single-vehicle accident at the time the report was posted. There were no witnesses to the accident and an investigation is still underway.
There are many reasons for a motorcycle rider to be the victim of a single-vehicle accident. Since a full investigation is still underway, there is no way to know what the cause of the accident was and many possibilities still exist. Anything from alcohol to improper motorcycle training could have been a factor in this accident.
CBS affiliate actionnews3.com has reported that a motorcycle accident in Blair, NE has left two people dead. The report states that local investigators are trying to figure out what caused the accident that occurred Saturday evening. The motorcycle was reportedly heading eastbound when it veered off the road and struck a traffic sign on the side of the road.
The bike subsequently came to a stop in a ditch and killed the driver, 36-year-old Randy Smith as well as the passenger, 46-year-old Kimberly Nelson. They were both reportedly wearing helmets when the accident occurred.
As with any motor vehicle, a motorcycle accident can be caused by several things. Damages on the road, rider negligence, and motorcycle defects/malfunctions are among the most common causes of accidents. In some cases, a rider may not be trained properly to handle a motorcycle and wind up seriously injured because of an accident. In other cases, things like alcohol could easily become a factor in any auto accidents. In this instance, no factors have been determined as of yet and it is also unknown whether this was a single-car accident or not. There are many things that could have happened in this instance that caused the rider to lose control of the vehicle.
The 12-year-old boy died at the scene of the accident. Pack was not injured in the accident and neither was the passenger in the vehicle she was driving.
This incident raises many questions including why the 12-year-old boy was riding a motorcycle alone. Kentucky state law states that all riders 16-years-old and under can only operate a 90cc or less powerful motorcycle. Under the age of 12 requires direct supervision by parents or guardian and riders can only ride 70cc or less powerful motorcycle. In addition, the bikes that are legal for children 12 and up are only supposed to be off-road vehicles. As this case demonstrates, motorcycle accidents can always occur that are extremely serious. Some cases may result in less serious injuries but in most cases, the rider of the motorcycle (whether it is an off-road bike or not) could easily end up with very serious injuries or fatality.
Baltimore police stated the man in the dirt bike was holding a toddler in the motorcycle and the toddler fell from the bike. The man then picked up the toddler and left him in a nearby alleyway following the accident. The family of the dirt bike rider refused to cooperate with authorities that are investigated the accident. The toddler was not injured in the fall he sustained. The report states that investigators continue to search for the person on the dirt bike.
Dirt bikes are illegal to operate in the city in Baltimore, according to the report, and if dirt bike riders are caught they can face criminal charges as well as have their bikes confiscated. This incident clearly demonstrates blatant negligence on the part of the rider of the dirt bike, which is something that should never occur. The fact that this rider fled the scene of the accident could potentially result in more severe criminal penalties aside from the criminal charges of operating a dirt bike on city streets.
The collision caused the vehicle to ignite in flames. Perez was pulled from the fire but was pronounced dead 24 hours later at a local New York hospital. The owner of the Isuzu SUV has been identified and investigators are trying to determine whether the driver of the vehicle was the owner themselves or someone that knew the owner. The report states that the driver fled the scene of the accident on foot.
Motorcycle accidents continue to rise all over the United States. Most of the time these accidents result in severe injuries for the rider, however, there have also been lesser degrees of injuries involved as well. In any case, when another vehicle is at fault for the accident and the driver of that vehicle flees the scene of the accident, the charges that could be placed on that driver could potentially be more serious than if they don’t flee. Regardless, the parties that are at fault for any fatal accident, whether they involve a motorcycle or other vehicle, should be held accountable for the injuries to others involved in the accident.
The report states Sayles is unresponsive at this time. The accident occurred on Friday when Sayles’ motorcycle struck 22-year-old Jennifer Khan’s Nissan Xterra as Khan was making a left turn on the roadway. Sayles struck the Xterra and was subsequently thrown off the bike. Streets were closed for 2 hrs while police officers investigated the accident.
There are many situations where a motorcycle rider can be involved in an accident either involving another motorcycle or a larger vehicle. There have been cases reported where the rider of a motorcycle attempts to overtake another vehicle and is bumped by the other vehicle. If the rider is operating the motorcycle at high speeds, even the slightest bump can cause the rider to lose control of the bike and be seriously injured. In other cases, the driver of the other vehicle may not see the rider and inadvertently crash into them. In either instance, the rider of the motorcycle is at a very high risk of suffering severe injuries or even a fatality due to the lack of protection that a motorcycle offers for the rider.
Hawaii247.com reports that a 62-year-old man was killed in a truck/motorcycle accident. The report states a 31-year-old man was driving a Toyota truck attempting to make a left turn at an intersection when the man driving the motorcycle attempted to overtake the truck driver.
According to NHTSA statistics, 23% of impaired motorcyclists killed in the state of Arizona had a blood alcohol level (BAC) of .08% or higher. All states in the U.S. have implemented two types of offenses in relation to driving under the influence of alcohol, one of which is newly implemented. The first, and longest standing offense is known as either DUI (Driving Under the Influence), DWI (Driving While Intoxicated), and OWI (Operating a vehicle While Intoxicated). The second and newest offense is known as the “illegal per se” law. Under this law, if a person operates a vehicle with a blood alcohol level of 0.08 or higher, they will be considered over the legal limit and will face criminal penalties. This limit of 0.08 has been implemented in all 50 states.
Alcohol can drastically impair a driver’s reaction time and judgment while driving. This incident demonstrates what can happen when someone operates a motor vehicle while under the influence of any substance.
WTHITV.com from Terre Haute, IN has posted a report regarding a man that was fatally injured in a motorcycle accident. According to the report, 61-year-old John Beaty was reported missing on Sunday after he had not returned home. Local deputy officers reported that Beaty’s body and his motorcycle were discovered Monday morning when somebody was driving by and found the body in a creek at the side of the road. There is currently no information on what caused the accident, however, investigators continue to try and determine the cause at this time. Police do not believe high speed driving was a factor in this accident. The report states an autopsy shows Beaty died as a result of the injuries he suffered in the accident
Many auto accidents, whether involving a motorcycle or any other motor vehicle, sometimes occur as a result of unknown causes. In some cases, even after an investigation, some auto accidents cannot be linked to one specific cause. This can also be compounded when there are no witnesses to the accident, as was the case in this incident. If the causes were a result of another driver on the road, the lack of witnesses makes it more difficult for the victim of the accident or their families to get the answers and the closure that they deserve to have. Statistics of cases such as this one are sometimes hard to come by, and although these types of accidents are rare since an investigation reveals all the necessary information, they still do occur at times.
Prior to the accident, a police officer was pursuing Byank to stop him for speeding. Byank attempted to get away from the officer when the accident occurred. The passenger of the motorcycle, 19-year-old Lauren Parris was pronounced dead at the medical facility that she was transported to following the accident. Byank was taken to a medical facility for injuries and was later released. New York police charged Byank with a felony charge of unlawfully fleeing a police officer in a motor vehicle and multiple traffic violations. Byank appeared in front of a judge on Tuesday afternoon and Byank’s bail was set at $25,000 or $50,000 bond. The felony charge could potentially be upgraded to vehicular manslaughter, according to the report.
Two men in the Dallas area were killed following a serious motorcycle accident. 45-year-old Paul Bellard was walking across the street when he was struck by 38-year-old Lashon Hudson who was driving a motorcycle. The report states Hudson’s motorcycle front wheel was in the air and Hudson was traveling at a high rate of speed when he struck Bellard. This accident demonstrates the dangers for both pedestrians and motorcyclists.
Bellard was not crossing at a crosswalk on the street. After the collision, Hudson veered into the opposite lane of traffic and was thrown off the motorcycle. Both men were taken to separate local medical facilities where they both died.
This incident demonstrates two of the more common reasons for auto accidents involving both pedestrians and motorcycles. In many cases of automobile accidents involving a pedestrian, the pedestrian is believed to not be crossing the street in a crosswalk. In other cases, some drivers are operating their vehicle at a very high rate of speed which drastically reduces the time to react when something or someone crosses in front of them. Driving at that high rate of speed makes it extremely easy for all parties involved in the accident to suffer serious or even fatal injuries in the accident. A recent accident similar to this involved a police officer crossing the street chasing a group of suspects on foot when he was struck by a motorcycle and thrown into the air. In that incident, the officer suffered severe head injuries after landing head first on the pavement.
For more information on motorcycle accidents and what to do if you are involved in one, please visit the Solomon & Relihan Motorcycle Accident website.
AZcentral.com reports thata Glendale police officer on a motorcycle was injured on Thursday after being struck by another car that veered into the lane he was on. The officer was in a turning lane on Sweetwater Ave. when a car rear-ended a truck and subsequently veered into the officer’s lane.
Fortunately, the officer did not suffer any serious injuries and only suffered minor abrasions resulting from the accident. The report states there is no information on whether citations were given or not.
Injuries from automobile accidents involving motorcyclists (whether they are police officers or not) have slowly been rising over the last 10 years or so. National Highway Traffic Association (NHTA) statistics show that in 2008, 5,290 motorcyclists were killed – an increase from 5,174 in 2007. Although in this incident, the officer in the motorcycle only suffered minor injuries, the dangers of riding motorcycles should not be taken lightly. There are many ways injuries could occur to motorcycle riders. In most cases, motorcycle riders do not wear a helmet, which exponentially increases the chances of serious injury or even death. Actions such as cutting off a motorcycle while turning can put a rider in extreme danger of falling off the motorcycle or even being propelled over the bars of their motorcycle. Negligence from motorcycle riders is also a common occurrence and can just as easily put the rider in danger of being injured very seriously. Many incidents of motorcycle accidents where the rider was thrown from the bike have surfaced in recent weeks, which only serve to highlight the dangers of riding a motorcycle.
For more information on motorcycle accidents and what to do if you are involved in one, visit the Solomon & Relihan Motorcycle Accident website.
WMBB in Florida reports that a Grand Ridge, Florida man is critically injured after being thrown from his motorcycle when another car struck him from behind. 18-year-old Steven M. Hooppell was struck by 59-year-old Angela D. Jackson’s car causing the motorcycle to flip. Jackson was unharmed in the accident and Hooppell remains in critical condition. The report states that charges are currently pending in the accident.
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, roughly 71 fatalities occurred for motorcycle riders riding without a helmet in 2007 and 64 riding without a helmet in 2008 and total fatalities ranged in age between 20 to 29 years of age. Motorcycle safety on the roadways is extremely important because of the increased chance for severe injury. It is clear that motorcycles do not offer sufficient protection for riders. In most cases, motorcycle riders do not wear a helmet, which exponentially increases the chances of serious injury or even death. Wearing a helmet can easily protect the rider from serious damage to the head and neck, which can drastically improve their chances of walking away from the accident.
Although it is impossible to account for every situation involving a motorcycle and a car, you should always take extreme caution to avoid any type of accident due to the increased risk for injury. Actions such as cutting off a motorcycle while turning can put a rider in extreme danger of falling off the motorcycle or even being propelled over the bars of their motorcycle.
For more information on motorcycle accidents and what to do if you have been involved in one, please visit the Solomon & Relihan Motorcycle Accident website.
The rear brakes of the motorcycles are not believed to be affected by the malfunction. The leaks in the front brake system are thought to be caused by vibrations created by the motorcycle itself (engine vibration, etc). There have not been any accidents or injuries reported due to the malfunction in the motorcycle.
This case presents two potentially serious dangers for motorcycle riders. The malfunction of the braking system in any vehicle could possibly cause very serious accidents resulting in equally serious injuries for the driver. However, in this case this danger is compounded by the fact that the affected vehicle is a motorcycle. It is a well-known fact that motorcycles do not always offer sufficient protection for riders. It relies on the rider’s ability to operate the motorcycle at his or her own discretion and risk. Although there have not been any accidents reported, the malfunction of the braking system in these motorcycles could cause very serious accidents including causing the rider to be thrown from the bike. In cases involving a motorcycle accident, the injuries that could potentially occur for the rider could cause a fatality or leave the rider in grave conditions.
Manufacturer errors and malfunctions are a frequent, and often frequently-overlooked, cause of car and motorcycle accidents. For more information on this, please visit Solomon & Relihan's Auto Defects information page.
For more information on motorcycle accidents and what to do if you are involved in one, please visit the Solomon & Relihan Motorcycle Accident website.
The City of Williams, Arizona has settled a $2.3 million lawsuit filed by the family of a Mesa man who was struck and killed by a policeman’s vehicle while riding his motorcycle on Highway 64. James Innes was hit by the police officer on May 20 when the officer, Brandon Hernandez, attempted a U-turn and apparently did not see Mr. Innes. Officer Hernandez was issued a traffic citation, but no charges were filed.
This case illustrates two important issues for motorcycle riders. First of all, it once again shows how susceptible motorcyclists are to accidents when inattentive drivers do not notice them. An internal investigation by the police department determined that the accident was “avoidable,” meaning Officer Hernandez did not exercise proper care and discretion before attempting his U-turn. It requires extra effort and attention to see a motorcycle, which Officer Hernandez apparently did not demonstrate. In addition, since Officer Hernandez was on duty and in a police department vehicle at the time of the accident, this means that the city of Williams, and not Officer Hernandez personally, was the responsible party for the accident. This is why Innes’ family filed suit against the city and not Officer Hernandez. Filing suit against a government agency for a traffic accident caused by one of their vehicles can be a difficult and confusing process, and you need an experienced attorney on your side to do so.
Recently an Illinois man and his teenage daughter received $6 million in a lawsuit settlement in Joliet, Illinois. It is believed to be a record for Will County, Illinois. In 2006, Richard and Kelly Wright were struck by a pickup truck driven by John Martis when he attempted to turn left at a stop sign. Both Richard and Kelly suffered severe injuries. Richard suffered a fractured wrist and ankle, which required surgery, while Kelly, who was 15 at the time, suffered a severely broken left ankle and a severe right tibia fracture. Though the accident occurred over three years ago, she has not yet fully recovered and is scheduled to have fusion surgery on her ankle later this year.
This case highlights two of the biggest dangers to motorcycle riders. First of all, motorcycles are often hard to see, so are more susceptible to be hit by inattentive drivers, especially at intersections, as in this case. Second, motorcycle riders are more exposed to injuries, so even a minor car-motorcycle accident can cause severe injuries which can incur severely large medical bills. If you are injured in a motorcycle accident caused by another vehicle, you should contact a motorcycle injury attorney to discuss your case.
Many assume that motorcyclists are reckless people because riding a motorcycle involves more risk than a passenger vehicle. It is true that motorcyclists in Arizona face many risks when they take to the streets. They risk other motorists not seeing their smaller profile, and they also face the greater risk of injury during collisions. But, the assumption that they are reckless is an unfair judgment not supported by the facts. And worse, this bias sometimes prevents motorcyclists from receiving fair treatment when a collision does occur.
One motorcyclist in El Mirage suffered a serious leg injury Wednesday when struck by an oncoming vehicle. This potentially deadly head on motorcycle accident occurred at 6:45 p.m., on Dysart Road near Olive Avenue.
The assistant police chief told the Arizona Republic, there was no indication the motorcyclist was speeding. However, focus on the motorcyclist’s speed propagates the bias that motorcyclists are irresponsible drivers and are typically at fault because they “knew the dangers” or “chose to take the risk.”
In fact, the vast majority of motorcyclists follow the rules of the road precisely because they know the risks and want to avoid injury. The Hurt Report and MAIDS study show that very few motorcycle accidents are caused by excessive speed. Instead, the majority of collisions occur when a driver of a larger vehicle violates the motorcycle’s right of way. The biased notion that motorcyclists take undue risks, though clearly not based in truth, still makes it difficult for motorcyclists to get a fair hearing from the law and the insurance companies. Hopefully this motorcyclist makes a quick recovery and can concentrate on getting well, instead of the hassle of dealing with obstructionist insurance companies.
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