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A 50-year-old motorcyclist from Philadelphia died on March 19 after he was struck by a Honda Accord on C Street and Wyoming Avenue in Philadelphia, PA. According to The Philadelphia Inquirer, the driver of the Honda was tested for substances. The article said that the accident is still under investigation.
http://www.philly.com/philly/news/20110319_Motorcyclist_struck_by_car (article no longer exists on philly.com)
A total of 204 people died in 2009 in motorcycle crashes and 184 were the drivers. The National Traffic Highway Safety Administration reported that 1,483 lives were saved when the drivers wore helmets. An additional 732 motorcycle riders would have been saved had they been wearing helmets. http://www-nrd.nhtsa.dot.gov/pubs/811383.pdf
The percentage of drivers with BAC of .08 or above in fatal crashes in 2009 was highest for motorcycle riders (29%). http://www-nrd.nhtsa.dot.gov/Pubs/811385.pdf A total of 4, 462 motorcyclists were killed that year and 90,000 were injured.
Motorcyclists are about 37 times more likely than passenger car occupants to die in a motor vehicle traffic crash and 9 times more likely to be injured. Common causes include unsafe road conditions, inclement weather, defective motorcycle parts, driver fatigue, drunk drivers, and driver error. If passenger vehicles don’t understand the rules of the road they may hit a motorcycle while changing lanes, may disregard their presence on the road, or ignore right-of-way laws.
If your loved one has recently been killed or injured in a motorcycle accident, contact an experienced motorcycle accident attorney. Cherry Injury Law have a track record of success and can help you get the compensation you deserve. Their consultation is free and confidential.