Arlington, Washington – Motorcyclist Critically Injured in Collision

Arlington, Washington (August 7, 2019) – A motorcyclist sustained critical injuries in a collision with an SUV on State Route 531 near 59th Avenue Northeast on Wednesday morning. He was taken to Providence Regional Medical Center in Everett for treatment. The occupants of the SUV were not reported to be injured in the collision.

Responders arrived on the scene around 6:15 a.m. The circumstances of the crash and the cause are under investigation. However, it has been determined that alcohol or drugs are not a factor in the accident and that the collision happened in foggy conditions. The accident caused State Route 531 to be closed at the scene, with everyone advised to take alternate routes.

About Motorcycle Accidents

Because of a motorcycle’s open nature, the risks of injuries are greater to a person on a motorcycle than a person in a car. Head injuries are common in motorcycle accidents of all kinds, as are limb injuries. Much like any other vehicle accidents, motorcycle accidents can easily come out of lapse of attention and careless maneuvers.  It is important to always observe proper driving and consideration for other vehicles, something which all motorcycle drivers should keep in mind as 3/4 of motorcycle accidents involve another vehicle. This is most likely due to a motorcycle’s overall visibility being less than most other vehicles, which means drivers of other vehicles tend not to see motorcycles in time.  This visibility problem makes motorcycle rides at night especially risky. Additionally, the stationary objects most often struck off-road are trees, utility poles, and traffic barriers, and driving in poor visibility conditions such as nighttime and unfavorable weather can increase the risks of collision with one of the objects mentioned above.

While motorcycles are a much-depended means of transportation, drivers should consider factors such as speed, number of other vehicles on the road, the road conditions and weather to ensure their safety while out and about. Be especially cautious when driving at night, as with any other vehicle. Any mistakes in judgement can lead to accidents, injuries and damage not only to your person, but on other people as well.

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