Category Archives: motorcycle accidents
Why Are Motorcycles So Hard to See?
Motorcycles are fun to ride but they come with dangers. Motorcycles are prone to accidents due to many factors—one of the main ones is the size of the motorcycle. Motorcycles are much smaller than passenger vehicles and trucks, and as a result, they are harder to see. Why are they so hard to see?… Read More »
2 Killed, 2 Injured in St. Petersburg Motorcycle Crash
Many people ride motorcycles in Florida because of the beautiful weather. While these bikes are fun to ride, they are also dangerous – but it’s not always the motorcycle rider’s fault. Sometimes it’s another motorist who causes serious and even fatal motorcycle accidents. Two people were killed and two others were seriously injured in… Read More »
Teen Killed in Bradenton Motorcycle Crash
When a car and a motorcycle collide, the outcome is typically in favor of the car. Motorcycles are much smaller than passenger vehicles and are therefore more prone to damage, while the riders are highly susceptible to catastrophic injuries and even death. Sadly, a recent motorcycle crash in Bradenton resulted in fatality. A 17-year-old… Read More »
Motorcyclist Killed in Crash in North Fort Myers
While motorcycles can be fun to ride, they are prone to crashes with other vehicles. Sadly, many of these crashes are fatal. A motorcyclist was recently killed in a crash in a crash in North Fort Meyers. The fatal accident occurred on the afternoon of November 3 on State Route 31. The 27-year-old man… Read More »
Florida Man Killed in Motorcycle Crash
Motorcycles can be fun to ride, especially now, in the warm summer weather. While motorcycles offer a lot of fresh air and freedom, they are also dangerous. They don’t have the protection that cars do, so in the event of a motorcycle accident, you could end up seriously injured or even killed. Unfortunately, that’s… Read More »
Motorcyclist Killed, 2 Others Injured in Port Orange Accident
Motorcycles may be fun to ride, but they aren’t the safest vehicles. There is nothing to protect the rider and any passengers, so when the motorcycle crashes, the results can be deadly. Sadly, this was the case for a man in Florida. The 70-year-old man was killed in a multi-vehicle crash on the afternoon… Read More »
1 Killed, 1 Injured in Hit-and-Run Motorcycle Crash in Hillsborough
Motorcycles are dangerous vehicles to ride. A motorcyclist is 28 times more likely to die in a crash than an occupant of a passenger car. This because motorcyclists are less visible than other vehicles. Plus, they have nothing to shield them from the impact of a crash. Unfortunately, a crash in Florida has led… Read More »
Florida Motorcyclist Killed in Crash on U.S. 19
Motorcyclists get to ride with the wind in their hair and the sun on their face. Despite this freedom, motorcyclists face a lot of dangers. They are much more likely to die in a crash than an occupant of a passenger vehicle. They also have to deal with dangers that do not affect other… Read More »
Motorcyclist Dies in DUI Crash in Tampa
Driving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol is dangerous, especially for motorcycles. Motorcyclists are 28 times more likely than other motorists to die in an accident, and factors such as intoxication can increase this risk. A 23-year-old man from Brandon was killed after rear-ending a truck whose driver was intoxicated. The fatal… Read More »
Motorcyclist Loses Both Legs in Florida Crash
For many Florida residents, motorcycles are fun to ride. They offer exposure to the sun and wind on a warm spring or summer day. This exposure, however, can also lead to serious or even fatal injuries. In the event of a motorcycle crash, motorcyclists are not protected like occupants of passenger vehicles, so injuries… Read More »
