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Oakville, Washington – Two People Injured in Motorcycle Crash

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Posted on April 14, 2020

Oakville, Washington (April 11, 2020) – Two motorcycle riders were injured in a crash that occurred on Highway 12 north of Oakville on Saturday. According to the article from KXRO News Radio, the rider from Tacoma was taken to Providence St. Peter Hospital in Olympia, while the rider from Renton was taken to Summit Pacific Medical Center. The conditions of the riders were not mentioned.

According to information from the Washington State Patrol, the two riders were part of a motorcycle group headed east on Highway 12. The 28 year-old Tacoma man over-corrected at a high rate of speed and laid his motorcycle down. The Renton man also over-corrected and ended up colliding with the first rider’s vehicle. The two motorcycles came to rest on the roadway. Both men were charged with reckless driving, and the Renton man also received a charge for driving with a suspended license.

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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