Tag: motorcycle accidents
Riding a motorcycle is dangerous on its own, but it becomes less dangerous when riders wear helmets. Unfortunately, Kansas City is considering repealing its motorcycle helmet law, which would mean a lot more senseless deaths and life-altering injuries will occur when accidents take place. In two years' time, there were 57 people in Kansas City […]
Written by vuria on November 26, 2019
We may be approaching fall, but while the warm weather continues, people will still be making good use of it by riding their motorcycles. Not enough drivers are cautious about motorcyclists on the road. One recent accident that involved ten motorcycles and a pickup truck is proof of that. Pickup Truck Crashes Into Motorcycles The […]
Written by vuria on September 10, 2019
Sharing the road with many different sizes and types of vehicles can be overwhelming at times, especially when you’re one of the smallest. Motorcycles drive on the same road as cars and tractor trailers, but are in more danger of injury should an accident occur. An article in the St. Louis Post- Dispatch reports about a 69-year […]
Written by vuria on June 23, 2015
Now that May is here, it’s no surprise to see so many motorcyclists taking their long-neglected Harleys out for a spin. For many of them, they’ve truly missed the thrill of the open road on their bikes. However, for some of them, this is the first year they’ve ever had a taste of that kind […]
Written by vuria on May 29, 2014
All across the country, motorcycle owners are shining up their Harleys and getting them ready to ride. It is an exciting time of year for them. However, it is important for all other motorists to remember to exercise increased caution as you’re traveling the roads and highways of St. Louis. According to an article on […]
Written by vuria on April 29, 2014
In the fall, a horrific accident took place in Madison County. The accident involved a Harley Davidson motorcycle, which was being driven by a sixty-six year old man, and a car, which was driven by a sixty-three year old woman. The crash resulted in the death of the motorcycle driver, and the woman was immediately taken to […]
Written by vuria on December 3, 2013
This year’s 11th Ride of the Century motorcycle event got off to a tragic start when two participants were killed in separate motorcycle accidents that occurred over the Labor Day weekend. While both St. Louis motorcycle accidents involved Ride of the Century participants, neither crash occurred during Ride events. A St. Charles motorcyclist died Saturday […]
Written by vuria on September 3, 2013
A motorcycle rider suffered critical injuries in a serious St. Louis motorcycle accident that occurred over the weekend. The motorcyclist was struck by a car in a horrific T-bone collision at the intersection of Branch and Broadway in St. Louis. While the occupants of the car were unhurt, the motorcyclist was transported to the hospital with […]
Written by vuria on August 20, 2013
Last week a Missouri couple died in a fatal motorcycle accident in Southern Missouri. The couple’s motorcycle struck a truck that failed to yield at a highway crossing on Highway 54 near Osage Beach. The husband and wife, age 40 and 38, respectively, were pronounced dead at the scene. Criminal charges against the 77-year-old truck driver […]
Written by vuria on July 9, 2013
Five people died in Missouri auto accidents over the Memorial Day weekend. Missouri state troopers reported investigating 274 automobile accidents over the three-day holiday weekend in which dozens of people were injured and five people lost their lives. The holiday crackdown on drunk driving resulted in 129 arrests. St. Louis personal injury attorneys noted that […]
Written by vuria on June 4, 2013