Two Utah Motorcycle Accidents Result in Serious Injuries
Two motorcycle accidents sent three people to the hospital, according to a recent KSL News report.
In one incident, a car was attempting to turn left on 700 East but had to stop when it saw a bicyclist coming through the intersection. A motorcycle traveling in the opposite direction was then forced to stop as well but could not, causing the motorcycle to skid across the street and into the back of the car.
Another motorcycle accident occurred on State Street in Sandy. As the motorcyclist changed lanes the car in front of him also changed lanes, forcing the motorcyclist into a 1-foot-tall-island. When the motorcyclist hit the island he flew 40 feet with his motorcycle, which landed on top of him.
It is easy to assume that motorcycle accidents are usually due to some kind of carelessness on the part of the motorcycle driver. However, this is not true. There are a number of possible factors that contribute to motorcycle accidents: the negligence of other drivers or pedestrians, dangerous/faulty road conditions, or even a mechanical malfunction or product defect. In fact, over 80% of multi-vehicle accidents involving motorcyclists are not the rider’s fault. Driver’s have a duty to keep a proper lookout and be aware of others on the road, especially motorcycles. Drivers also are required by law to only make a left-hand turn when the intersection is clear and their turn can be made safely. Unfortunately, these two laws were broken and resulted in serious injuries. We wish these motorcyclists a fast a full recovery.
