Franklin County Three Vehicle Accident Seriously Injures Motorcyclist
A motorcycle driver was seriously injured in a Franklin County Missouri motorcycle accident on May 3, 2011 at 3:09pm. The Missouri motorcycle accident occurred on Highway A near Julie Lane. Clestin J. Hohlt from Union, Missouri was stopped in traffic in a 2003 Jeep Cherokee. Harold V. Huston of Wildwood, Missouri was stopped behind Hohlt’s Jeep in a 2011 Harley Davidson MC.
William M. Mueller from Washington, Missouri caused the Missouri motorcycle accident when he crashed into the back of Hutson’s Harley Davidson with a 1988 Ford F150. The crash pushed the motorcycle off the roadway. The motorcycle overturned, ejecting Hustson. Mueller’s F150 continued and crashed into Hohlt’s Jeep, causing a Missouri rear impact car accident. Huston’s Harley Davidson sustained moderate damage, along with the Jeep Cherokee. The F150 was totaled.
Hutson was seriously injured in the accident. He was transported by Air Evac to St. John’s in Creve Coeur, Missouri. Missouri motorcycle accident injuries are often serious because motorcycles lack the structural protection of other vehicles. As a result, motorcycle riders often suffer serious injuries or death in multivehicle accidents. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, motorcycle riders sustain 98% of fatalities in accidents involving motorcycles and passenger vehicles. Thousands of motorcycle riders die in motorcycle accidents each year.
Given the potential for serious injuries and death in Missouri motorcycle crashes, motorcycle riders should observe a number of riding safety tips. Motorcycle riders should take care to be seen by other drivers. Keep the motorcycle’s headlamps on, even during the day, to increase visibility. Wear bright clothing while riding. Position the motorcycle so other drivers can see it – avoid blind spots and the area behind large vehicles. To avoid injury in the event of an accident, wear a motorcycle helmet.
Wearing an appropriate motorcycle helmet may decrease the likelihood of dangerous motorcycle accident injuries. Protective headgear for motorcycle riders is required on interstate highways in Missouri. Protective headgear must be “reasonable” according to the specifications mandated by Missouri’s state government. Wearing a helmet is not required for a motorcycle rider over the age of 21 who is not on an interstate highway. Nevertheless, wearing a helmet whenever riding a motorcycle is recommended to prevent serious injuries and fatalities.
If you sustain injuries in a Missouri motorcycle accident, contact a Missouri motorcycle attorney immediately. A knowledgeable Missouri motorcycle accident lawyer will obtain compensation for your injuries in a timely fashion. Do not suffer from the financial consequences of a motorcycle accident longer than necessary.
