Motorcycle Accidents

• Diego "Chico" Corrales Killed in Tragic Motorcycle Accident

  Christina Cole | May 08, 2007 1:25 AM | 0 CommentsTupelo, MS

  Diego "Chico" Corrales, 29, lost his life on Monday in a fatal motorcycle accident, reports his promoter. Corrales won titles in two weight classes and was one of the most memorable fighters.His promoter, Gary Shaw said, Corrales was on his motorcycle and he was involved in a tragic accident in southwest Las Vegas early Monday evening.His Manager, James Prince, also confirmed his death from the...

• Motorcycle Accidents - Who's to Blame?

  Rick Patterson | May 04, 2007 11:55 AM | 0 CommentsLancaster, CA

  If you have ever been on a motorcycle or have watched as they pass you by in traffic, it has probably crossed your mind just how vulnerable the motorcycle riders are.According to Ron Shepard, who is the director of Idaho Skills Training Advantage for Riders, "research shows that more then 70 percent of accidents involving motorcycles are caused by other drivers violating the motorcyclists' right...

• Napa Motorcycle Accident Injures Man

  Shannon Weidemann | May 02, 2007 7:11 PM | 0 CommentsLong Beach, CA

  A man from Yountville was driving his motorcycle in Napa along Dry Creek Road when he lost control of the vehicle. The motorcycle accident happened on Sunday afternoon. California Highway Patrol Lt. Mike Berger said the man ran off the roadway and went into an embankment."We suspect speed was involved as well as possible DUI," Berger said. "Folks on the scene smelled alcohol on the guy."The...

• Motorcycle Safety: Drivers of Cars And Trucks Have Responsibility Too

  David Lowe | May 01, 2007 1:01 AM | 0 CommentsMilwaukee, WI

  It is appropriate that all of us think about motorcycle safety, those who ride motorcycles, and those who share the roadways with cyclists.The Motorcycle Safety Foundation lists the following tips for car and truck drivers to consider as they approach motorcyclists on the roadways:QUICK TIPS: Ten Things All Car & Truck Drivers Should Know About Motorcycles 1. There are a lot more cars and trucks...

• Man Dies in Motorcycle Accident

  Christina Cole | April 28, 2007 10:54 AM | 0 CommentsOrange County, CA

  A 45-year-old man was killed in a motorcycle accident when he was ejected from his motorcycle on Highway 246, late Friday afternoon.The driver, driving a Yamaha Venture motorcycle, was speeding east just before 6pm when he went lost control of the bike, said California Highway Patrol. The man was ejected and reported as being unconscious in the middle of the road. A report by CHP says the driver...

• Troopers Concerned about Motorcycle Accidents

  Christina Cole | April 25, 2007 7:35 PM | 0 CommentsEverett, WA

  Eight people have died in 2007 in motorcycle accidents on state roads and Washington State Troopers are concerned.Troopers are worried about the high number and say it is too early in the season to have so many fatal accidents.On Monday, there was a serious motorcycle accident after a man lost control of his bike while getting off an exit ramp on Highway 14. Authorities say he was going to fast...

• Motorcyclist Killed in Motorcyle Accident

  Christina Cole | April 25, 2007 5:27 AM | 0 CommentsChico, CA

  A motorcyclist was killed in a motorcycle accident, on Thursday, in Eldorado County after attempting to pass other vehicles on a curve, causing him to crash head-on with a Ford van. The motorcycle was split in two on impact. The Ford driver was not injured.Witnesses say, the man, 35, was traveling on his 1994 Suzuki motorcycle southbound and driving recklessly, speeding and doing stunts, said...

• Motorcycle Accident Blocks 2 Freeway Lanes

  Christina Cole | April 24, 2007 6:28 AM | 0 CommentsSan Diego, CA

  Two motorcyclists were involved in a motorcycle accident on the San Diego (405) Freeway next to Sherman Oaks, on Tuesday, leaving one person with a broken leg whilst also blocking two of the southbound freeway lanes, authorities said.The motorcycle crash occurred just shortly before 6am just south of Sepulveda Boulevard, reported an officer with the California Highway Patrol. The carpool lane...

• Motorcycle Accidents Can Be Reduced With Training

  David Lowe | April 22, 2007 8:59 PM | 0 CommentsMilwaukee, WI

  May is Motorcycle Awareness Month. Many riders will be pulling the tarp off of their machines and hitting the roadways now that Spring is upon us. The National Association of State Motorcycle Safety Administrators (SMSA) stresses that one out of five motorcycle crashes involves an unlicensed, and untrained rider.This strongly suggests that motorcycle crashes and fatalities would be reduced if...

• State Helmet Laws For Each Jurisdiction

  Geoff Trachtenberg | April 20, 2007 12:42 PM | 0 CommentsScottsdale, AZ

  While helmet usage should be everyone's priority, not every state requires helmets for every type of rider. In fact, most states still only require helmets for certain age riders and the majority of states still leave helmet usage up to the individual rider.An excellent summary of helmet law requirements can be found at the Law Tigers website, or by clicking here.