A little over a month ago, a motorcyclist was killed when his motorcycle hit a car. According to police, the Fairfax County motorcycle accident occurred on the evening of Wednesday, June 8, 2011.
Forty-three-year-old Hassan Lowe of Alexandria, was heading southbound on North Kings Highway when his bike struck a car turning onto Fort Drive. The force of the impact caused Lowe to be thrown from his motorcycle. He was taken to the hospital by emergency crewmembers, but sadly, he succumbed to his injuries.
Virginia Motorcycle Accidents are a Major Problem
Stories such as the one of this fatal motorcycle crash bring to light the dangers of the road. In 2010, there were 2,207 motorcycle accidents reported in Virginia, which led to 78 deaths and 1,981 injuries. The Virginia Highway Traffic Safety Office issued a report citing the following facts and data regarding Virginia motorcycle wrecks:
- 53.5% of the crashes occurred when the vehicle was going straight
- Motorcycle defects were cited in less than 5% of accidents
- Nearly 8% of motorcycle wrecks involved speeding
- Alcohol was a known factor in 3.4% of accidents
- 1,834 drivers were injured, while 147 passengers were hurt in motorcycle crashes
- Motorcycle accidents accounted for 11.3% of all fatal crashes
If You’re The One Injured
Reading statistics is one thing, being included in them is another. If you have been hurt in a Fairfax motorcycle accident, you need to learn your rights by ordering the FREE book, Five Deadly Sins That Can Wreck Your Injury Claim. This book will open your eyes to how personal injury claims are handled and what actions can be harmful.
