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Posted On: July 7, 2009 by Kenneth L. Christensen

Fatal Utah Motorcycle Accident in Parley's Canyon

Date: July 3, 2009
Location: Interstate 80 in Parley’s Canyon
Type: Utah motorcycle accident, Utah motorcycle fatality

A tragic Utah motorcycle crash occurred this past Friday in Parley’s Canyon, taking the life of West Jordan resident Charles Taylor. According to KSL News, Taylor was riding his bike down I-80 in Parleys Canyon when a car suddenly swerved in an attempt to avoid slowing traffic near the Jeremy Ranch exit. The car crossed into the biker’s lane. Taylor tried to avoid the car, but couldn’t brake in time. After colliding into the back of the car, he flipped and was thrown from the bike. Unfortunately, he was not wearing a helmet at the time of the crash and suffered severe head trauma. He was flown to University Medical Center, where he died shortly after.

This tragic Utah motorcycle fatality is a reminder to motorcyclists to always wear a helmet. Utah State law does not require adults to wear helmets while biking, but statistics show that they can greatly reduce the chance of serious injury or death. Research conducted by National Highway Traffic Safety Association found that helmets reduce the risk of fatality by 29% and are 67% effective in preventing severe brain injuries. For more information on Utah helmet laws and motorcycle statistics, you can read the article “Utah Motorcycle Helmet Laws” in the Christensen Law Firm’s online library. If you have been injured in a Utah motorcycle accident, you may be entitled to compensation for your injuries, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other damages. The expert Utah motorcycle lawyers at the Christensen Law Firm offer superlative legal representation and can help you retrieve the settlement you deserve. For a free consultation, call 8901.506.0800.

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