On March 3, a motorcyclist died after sliding his bike sideways into the rear of a pickup truck in Waco, Texas. And on February 22, a motorcyclist lost control of her bike and fell from an elevated roadway in North Austin. These are just a few of the recent fatal motorcycle accidents that have become increasingly common in our state and...
Continue ReadingMost of us hope that we never have the misfortune of coming across someone who has been involved in a motorcycle crash. It’s best if everyone follows the Patient Assessment System for the best way to aid a motorcyclist after a collision. The best thing that you can do if you witness a motorcycle crash or come across an...
Continue ReadingA 23-year-old Temple man lost his life when his motorcycle and a car collided in Waco late in the evening on Feb. 2. According to a spokesperson with the Waco Police Department (WPD), disptachers first started receiving calls alerting them to a crash that had occurred along the 1400 block of N. Valley Mills Dr. just after 11:15 p.m....
Continue ReadingRiding a motorcycle is thrilling, but it can also be very dangerous. Riders have no protection other than their helmet. There’s nothing separating them from the pavement below and the vehicles next to them. Even the most minor of accidents can cause severe injuries and even trauma to riders. Here are some safety tips for novice motorcycle riders in...
Continue ReadingMotorcyclists face certain risks just like any other motorists out on the road. Data published by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) suggests that motorcycle accidents may be particularly dangerous though. Their statistics show that 80% of all motorcycle accidents result in an individual getting hurt or dying. There are precautions that motorcyclists can take to keep themselves safe from...
Continue ReadingAs warmer weather sets in over the next few months, there will be a resurgence of motorcyclists looking to enjoy the freeing feeling that comes with taking to the open road. According to the National Safety Council (NSC), nearly 90,000 bikers were injured and nearly another 5,000 were killed in motorcycle crashes in 2016. Motorcyclists could stand to take...
Continue ReadingDo you feel confident that other motorists can see you when you are riding your motorcycle? Did you know that many drivers who collide with motorcycles claim that they did not see the bike? You might wonder how this can be but it is probably wise to take the statement as truth. Unfortunately, many bike enthusiasts in the state...
Continue ReadingOn a motorcycle, it’s critical to maintain a safe following distance. A rear-end accident may not hurt the driver in the car at all, but the biker could be seriously injured or even killed while slamming into the back of the vehicle. The amount of distance you should keep between you and the next car varies depending on speed...
Continue ReadingThere are many poorly illuminated streets here within the city limits of Waco. There are even areas like this as you venture out onto the rural Texas roadways. The best thing you can do in these instances is to make both you and your motorcycle more visible to others. One of the best ways for you to catch the attention...
Continue ReadingLate last month, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) celebrated National Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month. They took advantage of the increased attention being placed on motorcycle safety to launch their “Look Twice for Motorcycles” initiative. TxDOT representatives hope that this campaign will encourage motorists to keep their eyes peeled for motorcyclists when driving down the road. Data released by...
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