A 45-year-old motorcyclist and his 38-year-old female passenger were injured in a Glendale car accident when a BMW pulled into traffic in front of them. According to an ABC 15 news report, the Glendale motorcycle injury crash occurred near the intersection of 64th and Orangewood avenues. Officials say the driver of the BMW did not yield right-of-way to traffic before pulling out of a private drive. Both the male motorcyclist and his passenger were injured in the collision. Authorities are considering citing the driver of the BMW for failing to yield right-of-way.
Motorcycles are often involved in these types of accidents because they are smaller and easier to overlook. According to Arizona Statute 28-774: “The driver of a vehicle about to enter or cross a highway from a private road or driveway shall yield the right-of-way to all closely approaching vehicles on the highway.”
It is common for motorcycle riders and passengers to suffer serious injuries when they are involved in a collision with another vehicle. The Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) reported 122 fatalities and 2,477 injuries suffered by motorcycle operators and passengers throughout the state in the year 2009 alone.
The skilled Arizona motorcycle accident attorneys at The Breyer Law Offices P.C. help the injured victims receive fair compensation for the losses they have suffered. If you have been injured in a Glendale motorcycle accident, please contact our law office at 623-930-8064 for a free consultation and comprehensive case evaluation.
