A new study shows that older motorcycle riders are more likely to sustain fatal injuries in motorcycle accidents than younger riders. Researchers from Brown University studied data from the National Electronic Injury Surveillance System to arrive at their conclusions. While younger riders (aged 20-39) were involved in more accidents, older riders (aged 60 and over)… read more
David Smithey, a 49-year-old from Grand Junction, was riding his motorcycle west on Colorado 50 on Saturday, February 2. When he attempted to cross the highway, he collided with a GMC Yukon driven by Sharon Fladeland from Delta. He died at the scene of the accident. Coroners said that he died of multiple injuries. One… read more
More people chose motorcycles in 2012 than in 2011, according to the Motorcycle Industry Council (MIC). The MIC released the numbers in a report on Wednesday, February 6, showing that motorcycle sales increased by 2.6 percent in 2012 compared to 2011. There were 452,386 motorcycles sold in 2012. In 2011, Americans bought 440,899 motorcycles. The… read more
Rider visibility is one of the biggest concerns facing riders on the road today. Drivers have difficulty seeing motorcycles, especially at night or during rainstorms. Due to their small size, motorcycles can easily hide in blind spots. Drivers involved in serious motorcycle crashes often misjudged how far away a biker was before making a turn… read more
Laura Blacklock, 51, claims that a police officer from the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office in Florida is responsible for the injuries she sustained in a motorcycle accident. According to her lawsuit, police were pursuing a vehicle, which caused the vehicle to run a stop sign and crash into her. She says the police should not… read more
Rudolph Agnew stands accused of running a red light while under the influence of marijuana and hitting a police officer’s motorcycle, seriously injuring Mobile Police Officer Michael Beadnell. Upon impact, he flew 30 feet in the air and sustained a crushed foot, broken angle, broken finger and torn ligament. He also lost a large piece… read more
Close to 1,500 Texas bikers rallied in Austin on Monday, January 28 to support a piece of legislation that would promote motorcycle safety. Most of them were members of the Texas Motorcycle Rights Association (TMRA) and the Coalition of Independent Riders. A spokesperson for the state government said that the groups typically make an annual… read more
Brian Leymaster said that on August 25, 2011, he “made the worst decision” of his life. After spending the day drinking, he ignored his wife’s plea to let his 17-year-old-son drive him home. He crashed into a motorcycle rider and killed him. His sons, who were taking the same route home, discovered their father at… read more
If you ride a Honda Gold Wing 1800 or a KTM Enduro motorcycle, we recommend looking into two recent recalls that address serious safety risks with these bikes. Honda Gold Wing 1800 Tire Defects Continental Tire announced a voluntary recall for some of their tires used on the Honda Gold Wing 1800’s rear wheel. Specifically,… read more
When you ride a motorcycle, the odds are already against you. Bikers are 32 times more likely to die in in a crash than car passengers are, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Depending on the type of motorcycle you ride, you could face an even higher risk. The Insurance Institute for… read more
