Rapper Fetty Wap was recently injured during a motorcycle accident after colliding with another vehicle. The 25-year-old rap artist was rushed to the hospital with a severe leg injury. Media reports show the rapper shaken and bruised, but happy to be alive.

What We Can Learn from Fetty Wap’s Motorcycle Accident

Fetty Wap’s motorcycle accident is an unfortunate story we hear all too often as riders. Our greatest danger is that other motorists will fail to see us, causing tragic injuries and sometimes death. In fact, the famous Hurt Report, an in-depth study on motorcycle accidents assembled by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, shows inattentive motorists as being the number one cause of accidents.

So how can motorcyclists avoid accidents like Fetty Wap’s?

• Pretend you and your motorcycle have a cloaking device that makes you invisible. Always assume no other motorists can see you riding. This defensive riding technique promotes caution and diligence.

• Spacing is extremely important. Always provide other vehicles with enough space so you can hit the brakes and avoid a collision.

• Receive professional motorcycle safety lessons. Organizations throughout Colorado and Wyoming provide motorcycle safety courses that can teach new and experienced riders techniques for avoiding accidents. Examples of such organizations include the Motorcycle Safety Foundation and T3RG Motorcycle Schools.

• Pay close attention to road hazards and weather conditions. Slick roads, debris and construction zones can be especially dangerous for riders.

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