Motorcycle Accidents

• Motorists more likely to be at fault in motorcycle accidents

  Ed Smith | October 17, 2006 3:44 PM | 0 CommentsSacramento, CA

  A recent study by the South Carolina Department of Public Safety revealed that in two vehicle collisions involving motorcycles, the motorist was more likely to be at fault. Failure to yield was the greatest cause of motorcycle- caraccidents.90% of all fatalities were men and 64% were over the age of 35. A motorcyclist's greatest safety device is a clear mind. "You've got to be a defensive...

• Motorcycle Accidents Lead to Growing Number of Fatalities

  Staff Writer | October 16, 2006 1:08 PM | 0 CommentsOakland, CA

  Across the country, the number of fatalities related to motorcycle accidents more than doubled in the years between 1995 and 2005. This correlates directly to the fact that the number of motorcycle and scooter sales has more than tripled in that same amount of time.The Ventura County Star has a great story about this and other factors that affect motorcycle accident fatalities. They also offer...

• Make Sure to Report Hit and Run Accidents Right Away

  Michael Myers | October 13, 2006 7:47 PM | 0 CommentsSeattle, WA

  Michael Plunkett, 32, was injured when someone hit his motorcycle and fled the scene on Saturday, August 12, 2006. Plunkett was hit from behind while driving east on Terrace Heights Drive near its intersection with Terrace Park Way. Plunkett fell to the road and his bike landed nearby. He was taken by ambulance to Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital, where he was recovering from head wounds, a...

• A good reason to help MADD

  Tom Methvin | October 13, 2006 3:43 PM | 0 CommentsMontgomery, AL

  While this is primarily for our Alabama readers, I suspect the message applies to some degree for all of our readers. While drunken driving deaths declined in 32 states last year, the numbers actually rose in Alabama. Federal traffic safety officials say there were 341 such deaths in Alabama two years ago and 367 last year. That's an 8% increase and certainly not good news. The National...

• Motorcycle crash, Carmichael man dies

  Ed Smith | October 13, 2006 3:39 PM | 0 CommentsSacramento, CA

  A 19 year old ran a stop sign Wednesday, October 11th, and his motorcycle broadsided a van. The accident happened at the intersection of at Vernon Street and Dawnridge Road, in Roseville. A really good site that talks about motorcycle safety is http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Motorcycle_safety

• Appeals court in Indiana upholds $39 Million Judgement

  Tom Methvin | October 13, 2006 3:39 PM | 0 CommentsMontgomery, AL

  The Indiana Court of Appeals has upheld the $39 million judgment against Outback Steakhouse Inc. in an Indiana couple's lawsuit alleging they were severely injured in a crash caused by a drunk driver who got drunk at a restaurant's grand opening. In June 2003, a circuit court jury found in favor of David and Lisa Markley, whose motorcycle was struck by a drunk driver on July 21, 1997. The...

• Arizona Reports Sharp Rise in Motorcycle Crash Fatalities

  Staff Writer | September 05, 2006 11:22 PM | 0 CommentsPhoenix, AZ

  An article in the Arizona Republic, citing statistics provided by the the Arizona Automobile Association and Department of Motor Vehicles, provides a sobering look at motorcycle safety in Arizona. According to the Arizona Republic article, Motorcycle-crash fatalities have risen sharply in Arizona, with 146 riders and passengers killed during 2005. That compares with 118 deaths in 2004 and 75...

• Motorcycle Helmets Reduce Deaths By 40%

  Bob Carroll | September 03, 2006 5:14 AM | 0 CommentsPinellas, FL

  The World Health Organization has a message for those who are still not using motorcycle helmets.Increasing Helmet Use Promoted As An Effective Method Of Reducing Road Injuries And DeathsEach year about 1.2 million people die as a result of road traffic crashes, and millions more are injured or disabled. Most of the deaths are preventable.Head injuries are the main cause of death and disability...

• Motorcyclist Dies From Injuries in Crash Near Gorst

  Michael Myers | August 31, 2006 5:21 PM | 0 CommentsSeattle, WA

  A Port Orchard woman died late Wednesday from injuries she suffered in a serious motorcycle accident near Gorst earlier in the day. Cindy M. Morrissey, 47, crashed when she tried to avoid a morning traffic backup on westbound Highway 16 at about 7:00 a.m. She was airlifted to Harborview Medical Center in Seattle. The motorcycle was destroyed. Troopers said they believe excessive speed caused...

• More and More Women Riding Motorcycles

  Craig Kelley | August 13, 2006 1:57 AM | 0 CommentsCouncil Bluffs, IA

  A great thing I experience when motorcycling these days is the ever-increasing number of ladies purchasing and riding motorcyles on their own, rather than riding on the back of a bike as was the norm in the past.The reason I pass on this information is to strongly encourage all female riders, most of whom did not ride in their youth like many males who are returning to motorcycling, to take BOTH...