On Thursday, April 15, 2010, a man was killed in a motorcycle accident when he lost control on a Dallas freeway. According to an article on MyFoxDFW, the 31-year-old man had been riding a high-speed performance motorcycle northbound on Stemmons Freeway (I-35E) and lost control on a curve near the Oak Lawn exit. Investigators say that he crashed into the guardrail, causing the Suzuki Hayabusa to roll several times. The man was pronounced dead at the scene. No further information about the accident has been provided.
Suzuki Hayabusa is said to be one of the fastest motorcycles available on the market, being able to reach top speeds of 200 miles. Motorcyclists are 21 times more likely to lose their life in an accident than someone driving a car. Moreover, they are four times more likely to be seriously injured. This is because motorcyclists do not have the same level of protection as a car.
In 2006, nearly 5,000 people were killed in motorcycle accidents. In a study conducted by the University of Southern California and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the prevailing cause of motorcycle accidents is due to a failure to see or recognize motorcycles in traffic. Often times, drivers do not see a motorcyclist until it is too late to avoid collision. This is commonly considered negligence.
Victims in Dallas motorcycle accidents where a driver is deemed negligent are entitled to recover compensations for any financial losses sustained as a result of the accidents. In more serious cases, wrongful death suits may be filed against negligent drivers.
