Fatal motorcycle accidents continue to increase this year as another life was taken away earlier this month when a man crashed his chopper into a police car on Route 65 near the Arizona-California border.
According to SFGate.com, the victim, a 56-year-old man from Minnesota, lost control of his motorcycle due to a medical emergency. He struck the police cruiser after having crossed into another lane and was subsequently ejected from the motorcycle. He was reportedly not wearing a helmet and died of his injuries. Neither alcohol nor speed were factors in the fatal Arizona motorcycle accident..
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), motorcyclists have a greater chance of being involved in a fatal accident than drivers of other motor-vehicles. Out of 100,000 motorcycles, the NHTSA estimates 55 will end up in a fatal crash as opposed to 18.06 out of 100,000 cars. In 2009, 4,462 motorcyclists died in crashes in the United States. These accounted for 13 percent of total crash fatalities.
The increased risk of being involved in a fatal motorcycle accident in Arizona increases the importance of wearing the appropriate safety gear such as a helmet, thick pants, a sturdy or padded jacket and gloves, to lessen the risk of sustaining serious injuries. It is also imperative that motorcyclists in Arizona obey traffic laws to ensure safety on the road.
If you or a loved one has been injured in an Arizona motorcycle accident, the experienced Phoenix motorcycle crash lawyers at The Breyer Law Offices, P.C., can help you understand your legal rights and advise of your legal options. Contact us today for a free consultation at (480) 389-2463.
