Vehicular accidents involving motorcycles and larger vehicles rarely end well for the motorcyclist. The sheer size and weight of even a smaller passenger vehicle is enough to seriously injure any motorcyclist, regardless of whether or not safety equipment is being utilized. Unfortunately, a recent Oregon motorcycle accident involving a 62-year-old Texas businessman, his wife, and another motorist ended with a loss of life and personal injury.
According to a chron.com AP Texas News report, the accident took place near Cultus Lake in Oregon and involved a motorcycle being driven by the Texas business owner and another vehicle. The motorcyclist’s wife was riding on the back of the motorcycle when the two Texas residents were struck by the vehicle, which reportedly was swerving out of control on Forest Service Road 40. The man’s wife sustained serious injury and was taken to a local hospital, while the driver of the car sustained minor injuries.
Unfortunately, a large number of motorcyclists are killed or seriously injured each year in Texas. While the majority of motorists exhibit careful driving practices whenever they are on the road, there are still far too many drivers who, unfortunately, choose to drive recklessly.
Careless driving practices can include traveling at speeds in excess of posted limits, failing to yield to traffic signage, and operating a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Reckless driving practices represent negligence, and those individuals who are determined to have negligently caused a Texas motorcycle accident may be held liable for their actions in a Texas court of law.
Our condolences go out to the families of those injured and who have lost a loved one in this tragic accident.
