Alabama Personal Injury Blog - Motorcycle Accidents

Motorcycle Injuries and Death

Greg Cusimano — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 20:52:07 GMT

Lewis Eugene Barnard, "Barney" (48) and Mayra Salazar Price (37) were killed in a motorcycle wreck in Gadsden, Alabama. They were wearing helmets. It has been reported that the driver of a car turned in front of them on Ewing Avenue in North Gadsden.

Just this past Monday, June 8, 2009 an 18 year old from Fort Payne was killed on Interstate-59 in Dekalb County. It was reported by Police Commissioner Ron Ogletree that the motorcycle was traveling at a speed over 100 mph when it crashed into the back of a transfer truck. It is alleged that two motorcycles were racing. That was not the case in the deaths of Mr. Lewis and Ms. Price.

So often riders of motorcycles are seriously injured or killed in motorcycle accidents and just as often it is not their fault. Although helmets significantly reduce risk, the helmets must be fitted and constructed properly to provide adequate protection. Litigation demanding safe helmets and mandatory helmet laws have saved lives by increasing the protection of helmets. June is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month in many parts of the country. Participating in education and mutual respect on our highways and byways encourages others to do the same. Have a safe summer.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Greg Cusimano

Loachapoka Motorcycle Accident Kills One

Shannon Weidemann — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 16:30:00 GMT

One person was killed and another injured in a motorcycle accident in Loachapoka. A car and motorcycle collided at Lee Road 4 and Lee Road 188. The motorcycle driver was killed after being thrown from his bike.

The victim

who appeared to be wearing a helmet, was thrown approximately 275 feet from his motorcycle from the the point of impact, the coroner said. He was traveling north on Lee Road 188 when he struck Bishop's southbound vehicle.

The victim died at the scene. The driver of the car was injured and taken to East Alabama Medical Center to be treated for injuries. Alabama State Troopers are investigating the accident and believe that speed may have been a factor. The victim was from Auburn.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Shannon Weidemann

Limestone County Motorcycle Accident Kills Man

Shannon Weidemann — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 21:28:12 GMT

A 57-year-old man was killed in a motorcycle accident last week in Limestone County, Alabama. He was a resident of Cullen and had just purchased the motorcycle that day. He was driving on an Interstate 65 offramp at the time of the accident.

According to Alabama State Trooper reports, the accident occurred at approximately 4:15 p.m. at the southbound Interstate 65 on-ramp from Interstate 565.

“He was coming off of the ramp, lost control of the motorcycle, hit the guard rail and was ejected from the motorcycle,” West said.

He was wearing a motorcycle helmet. He fell about 20 feet after leaving the motorcycle. He died at the scene of the accident. The Alabama State Troopers are still investigating the accident. No other vehicles were involved.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Shannon Weidemann

Alabama Motorcyclist Dies at Bike Week

Shannon Weidemann — Tue, 06 May 2008 09:45:00 GMT

An Alabama man visiting Panama City Beach, Florida for Bike Week was killed in a motorcycle accident. He ran into a motorcycle that was traveling in front of him that stopped to turn.

The victim appeared to be speeding before the accident but exactly how fast will not be known until the investigation is complete. Humphries said officials are conducting an accident reconstruction and those results along with the medical examiner’s report should take about two months.

He was airlifted to Dothan Medical Center. His injuries were too severe and he died at the hospital. The victim was not wearing a helmet at the time of the accident. He was 46-years-old. Florida law does not require helmets for people over the age of 18. The police are still investigating the accident.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Shannon Weidemann

Motorcycle Accidents Kills Prattville Man

Shannon Weidemann — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 21:00:26 GMT

A 37-year-old man from Prattville was killed in a motorcycle accident on Sunday. The man was a firefighter for Pelham. The accident happened on the interstate near Clanton.

The victim

was on a southbound entrance ramp to Interstate 65 when his motorcycle and a tractor trailer collided about 12:45 p.m. Sunday, said Pelham Fire Chief Gary Waters.
He was initially taken to Chilton County Medical Center and then airlifted to UAB Hospital, where he died at 3 a.m. Monday.

It is unknown what caused the accident and the police are still investigating. The victim was a Pelham firefighter for five years. No other injuries were reported in the accident.

If you would like to learn more about motorcycle accidents, please visit InjuryBoard's Motorcycle Accident information page.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Shannon Weidemann

Man Hurt in Georgia Motorcycle Accident

Shannon Weidemann — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 09:34:11 GMT

A man from Warner Robbins was hurt after being thrown from his motorcycle and hit by a pickup truck. The motorcycle accident happened on Interstate 75 near Hartley Bridge Road Tuesday morning. He lost control of the vehicle and rolled across two lanes of the highway.

The victim

lost control of his Harley Davidson, was thrown from his motorcycle, rolled across two lanes and came to rest in the left emergency lane.
His motorcycle traveled about 100 yards north on its own before falling in the right lane, according to the sheriff's office.

The man driving the pickup truck swerved to avoid the motorcycle driver but was unsuccessful. He was not injured. The motorcycle driver was taken to a local hospital to be treated for his injuries. He is listed in stable condition. The police are still investigating the accident and no charges have been filed.

If you would like to learn more about motorcycle accidents, please visit InjuryBoard's Motorcycle Accident information page.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Shannon Weidemann

Mobile Man Killed in Motorcycle Collision

Chrissie Cole — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 12:48:19 GMT

A motorcycle accident claimed the life of a Mobile man, 46, on Sunday, when he collided with a sedan, according to Mobile police. Another motorcyclist was hit as well, police said, but he was not injured.

The man died at University of South Alabama Medical Center after his motorcycle crashed with a Buick LaSabre, driven by a man in his 80s.

A police spokesman said the motorcyclists were traveling down Hillcrest Road on their motorcycles when the driver of the sedan pulled out from Angela Court. The accident happened at 4:30 p.m.

The man was transported by helicopter to Alabama Medical Center where he was pronounced dead.

The accident is still under investigation. At this time officials do not believe alcohol was involved although hey are still waiting on toxicology test results. Investigators are also working to determine if speed was the cause of the crash.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Chrissie Cole

Motorcycle Accident Injures Teenager in Missouri

Shannon Weidemann — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 10:16:45 GMT

A 19-year-old motorcycle driver was hurt in a motorcycle accident yesterday. He was driving his motorcycle in Taney County when the accident occured. He hit a car that was coming out of a driveway.

The victim

was riding a 1993 Kawasaki motorcycle on U.S. 160 one mile north of Forsyth when the accident happened, according to the patrolï¿½s report.

The motorcycle driver was wearing a helmet at the time of the accident. His injuries are considered serious and he was airlifted to St. John's Hospital. The accident is still being investigated and no citations have been issued. Speed may have been a factor in the accident.

If you would like to learn more about motorcycle accidents, please visit InjuryBoard's Motorcycle Accident information page.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Shannon Weidemann

American Honda Motor Co. Recall ATVs Due to Loss of Speed Control

Jenny Albano — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 18:20:21 GMT

American Honda Motor Co., in conjunction with the CPSC, is recalling about 40,000 Model Year 2007 Honda TRX 500 ATVs due to loss of speed control.

It is possible for water to get into the throttle position sensor and freeze it, which causes permanent damage if the rider tries to force the throttle lever. Doing this could cause the throttle to stick open and the rider would lose control of the speed of the ATV. This poses a serious risk of injury or death for the riders.

This recall involves Model Year 2007 Honda TRX 500 ATVs, also known as the Honda Foreman and Foreman Rubicon. The adult-size ATVs are designed for use by riders age 16 and older. The 2007 model year ATVs are available in red, black, blue, olive, and camouflage. The Honda name and wing logo are printed on the fuel tank and the model name is printed on the side panel just below the seat.

So far there have not been any injuries reported to the company, but Hinda has recieved two reports of the throttle sticking. These ATVs were sold at Honda dealerships across the country in December 2007.

For more information on this subject, please refer to our section on Defective and Dangerous Products.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Jenny Albano

Douglas County Motorcycle Accident Injures Man

Shannon Weidemann — Sun, 30 Dec 2007 19:50:01 GMT

A man was injured in a late afternoon motorcycle accident in Douglas County on Christmas Day. He was riding his motorcycle on a dirt road near Topsy Avenue and U.S. 395 in Nevada. He broke his arm in the accident.

The driver's

arm struck a boulder. He walked back to the highway and flagged down a motorist, who was an off-duty volunteer paramedic at about 3 p.m., Halsey said.

It is unknown if he was wearing a helmet at the time of the accident. The bike slipped on the gravel road, causing the bike to fall over. The victim was airlifted to a local hospital to be treated for his injuries.

If you would like to learn more about motorcycle accidents and how to prevent them, please visit InjuryBoard's Motorcycle Accident information page.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Shannon Weidemann