Moses Lake, Washington – One Person Dead in Motorcycle-Truck Collision

Moses Lake, Washington  (August 1, 2019) -A motorcyclist was killed in a crash with a pickup truck at Stratford Road Northeast and Road 7 Northeast on early Thursday morning. The victim, identified as Jackie Baker from Moses Lake, was declared dead on the scene. The truck driver was uninjured and determined to not be impaired at the time of the accident.

According to the report, the motorcyclist was riding  south around 5:15 a.m. when he collided with a pickup truck turning onto Road 7 Northeast. Deputies have reported that the victim was wearing a helmet in the crash and that speed was not a factor in the accident.

About Motorcycle Accidents

We offer our sympathies and compassion for the friends and loved ones of the victim. 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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