Driver Charged with Misdemeanor Death in Accident that Claims Life of Maxton, N.C. Man

Driver charged in fatal Lumberton, N.C. accident.

Motorcyclist Injured After Being Hit Head-On By Tractor-Trailer

A woman from North Carolina is now in the hospital after her motorcycle was hit by a tractor-trailer late last week.

North Carolina General Assembly Considers Abolishing Mandatory Motorcycle Helmet Law

Measure meant to end the mandatory motorcycle helmet law advances in North Carolina General Assembly.

Durham Accident Seriously Injures Motorcyclist

The victim was traveling east on U.S. 70 when a driver pulled out into an intersection and caused the wreck.

Claremont Couple Injured in Motorcycle Accident, One Critically

Two motorcyclists hit by pickup truck, both victims airlifted to hospital.

Motorcyclist Killed in Left Turn Accident in Rowan County, NC

In a tragic left turn motorcycle accident a 61-year-old man was killed after vehicle turned into his path in Rowan County, NC on March 10, 2013.

Fatal Motorcycle Accident in Wilmington, (NC)

On February 22, 2013 a motorcyclist in Wilmington, North Carolina (NC) was killed by a drunk driver, driving while intoxicated on Carolina Beach Road.

Fayetteville Motorcyclist Hit and Left for Dead

An active duty soldier was followed by a car before it hit him and drove away in the 8400 block of Cliffdale Road in Fayetteville, North Carolina (NC).

Motorcyclist Dies in North Carolina Crash

A motorcyclist died Jan. 13 in North Carolina, when he slammed into the rear of a car that made a left hand turn in front of him.

Motorcyclist in North Carolina Dead After Truck Accident

A possibly impaired truck driver hit and killed a Hickory, North Carolina motorcyclist last weekend and is now facing charges.

Motorcycle Rider Killed in Crash With Car Near Wilmington, NC

Police determined the driver of the car failed to yield right of way to the motorcyclist while attempting to make a left hand turn onto Carolina Beach Road.

Driver Distracted by Texts Can’t Blame Anyone Else

A New Jersey personal injury attorney tried to hold a woman who texted her boyfriend partly liable for the accident he caused when he answered her message.

Motorcyclist Loses Life Following Crash in Spartanburg, SC

Brian Wofford, a standout wide receiver for the Clemson Tigers in the late 1990s, died from injuries suffered when a car turned into his path on Reidville Road.

North Carolina Motorcyclist Killed in Crash With Pickup

The fatal accident on U.S. Highway 64 near Lexington, NC, occurred on

North Carolina Motorcycle Rider Killed in Crash Caused by Pickup Driver

The truck driver made a left-hand turn in front of the biker and has been charged with misdemeanor death by vehicle for causing the Fayetteville, NC, accident.

Fatal Motorcycle Accident Illustrates Responsibility Car Drivers Have for Protecting Bike Riders

The 19-year-old motorcyclist from Virginia Beach, VA, was struck and killed by a man driving a Volkswagen just east of Kissimmee, FL.

Motorcycle Accident Deaths in Virginia, New York Highlight Necessity of Safe Riding

A survivable crash was made deadly by the rider's refusal to wear a helmet, and a fatal wreck was caused by excess speed during the 2011 Fourth of July weekend.

NC Pickup Truck Crash Kills Moped Driver

A pickup truck driver hit and killed man on a moped in Raleigh, NC. The truck driver now faces charges of misdemeanor death by motor vehicle.

Two Fatal Crashes in Charlotte, NC Leaving One Dead

Two separate accidents took place in Charlotte, NC which killed one person and sent another one to hospital with serious injuries.  The first accident happened at around 9 p.m. Wednesday in Queen City Drive near Gateway Boulevard.  Jason Havard, 31 was in a motorcycle when it swerved off the center line and off the roadway.  Apparently, Havard was over speeding and was thrown off the motorcycle about 40 feet away.  He died at the scene of the accident.

The second accident took place 30 minutes later at the intersection of South McDowell and 4^th Streets.  A pedestrian was crossing the street when a vehicle hit her from nowhere. She was immediately rushed to Carolinas Medical Center where she was listed to be in critical condition with life-threatening injuries.  The two accidents are still under investigation and no word yet if the driver who hit the pedestrian will be charged.

The first accident was reported to be driver's fault in which he was speeding over the limit which caused the motorcycle to swerve off the road, killing him.  Motorcycle drivers should be careful and moderate their speed, unlike cars; motorcycles do not have the stability having only two wheels.  Among motorcycle accidents, there is a high probability that the driver would most likely sustain a serious, if not fatal, injuries. 

According to pedestrian crash statistics an estimated 70,000 pedestrians were injured or killed in motor vehicle collisions, which represents 2% of the 2.9 million total persons injured in traffic crashes.  It should be noted that pedestrians have a higher chance of avoiding these types of accidents by crossing on designated sidewalks only and anticipating oncoming vehicles.  Likewise, drivers should avoid speeding, especially at pedestrian crossings.

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NASCAR Driver Michael Waltrip Suspected to be Drunk Driving after a Car Accident in Mooresville, North Carolina

Looking for drunk driving information? If so, please take a moment view our site. You'll be able to download free consumer guides focused on pertinent driving issues such as distracted driving, texting while driving, and what to do in case you suffer an injury from a car accident in North Carolina (NC). We also offer articles, blogs, and videos to the general public.

Electric Motorcycle Company Zero Issues Recall After Reported Injuries

Zero Motorcycles, a California (CA) based company that makes electric motorcycles, has issued a recall for their 2009 Zero X and MX brand motorcycles after three injuries were reported.

According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, the electric motorcycles have a throttle that can become stuck in the open position or disconnect entirely. The defect can cause unexpected acceleration which may lead to serious injury or even death if a motorcycle accident occurs.

Zero Motorcycles is offering to send a new dashboard to any owner. The new dashboard has a mechanism which prevents a motorcycle to turn on if the bike's throttle is engaged which will prevent the bike from unexpected acceleration. Zero Motorcycles says the installation of the dashboard can be easily completed by any owner.

The Consumer Product Safety Commission urges anyone who owns a Zero X or MX brand motorcycle made between December 2008 and 2009 to discontinue use immediately until the faulty part can be corrected.

So far the three injuries reported have been non-life threatening, however, that may change if owners continue to drive the motorcycle. Thousands of motorcycle wrecks occur each year in the United States and the majority of these are single vehicle wrecks. This means that the driver either lost control or had engine problems with their motorcycle that led to an accident. Faulty parts like these which cause rapid acceleration could easily turn in to a deadly situation for drivers.

 

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Princeton, North Carolina Teen Dies in Motorcycle Accident

Tyler Dean Smith, an 18 year old from Princeton, North Carolina (NC) died Saturday from injuries he sustained in a motorcycle accident.

North Carolina (NC) highway patrol trooper D.T. Sharte told reporters on Saturday that Tyler Dean Smith took his stepfather’s motorcycle out for a ride after having an argument with a friend in Princeton.

According to witness accounts, Smith was on Rains Mill Road at the time of the motorcycle accident. Highway patrol trooper D.T. Sharte has been able to determine that Smith was traveling 45 miles an hour when he went in to the oncoming lane and hit a minivan. No one in the minivan was injured but Smith died on the scene from the injuries he sustained in the motorcycle accident.

Tyler Dean Smith did not have a motorcycle license at the time of the accident and had not completed any motorcycle training courses required by the state of North Carolina (NC).

Sadly, motorcycle accidents have been on the rise in recent years, and accidents like the tragic one on Saturday that claimed a young life happen more then they should. A few drivers, especially teen drivers, take motorcycles out on the road without the proper state approved training. Unfortunately, this can end in disaster for the driver or other drivers on the road.

If you are thinking of purchasing a motorcycle, or currently own a motorcycle with a new driver in the house, it is extremely important that you get the required operating license through state training, even if you already know how to operate a motorcycle. Not only will the state training help you be better on the road and reduce your chance of accidents, but a motorcycle license is required by law. If you get stopped, you could be risking large fines and loss of vehicle.

 

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William Schmitt Remains in Critical Condition after a Motorcycle Accident in Raleigh, North Carolina

William Schmitt was headed to work in Raleigh, North Carolina (NC) on his motorcycle when he crashed into a van, causing him critical injuries.

William Schmitt was traveling on Mt. Vernon Church Road in Raleigh when Cheryl Rash heading the opposite way in her van attempted to turn left into a private drive. Schmitt’s motorcycle crashed in to the side of Cheryl Rash’s van.

Cheryl Rash and the child who was traveling with her at the time of the motorcycle accident were taken to local Raleigh, North Carolina (NC) hospitals where they were treated for minor injuries. Both Rash and the child were released later in the day. William Schmitt was taken to WakeMed where he is still in critical condition.

According to the Raleigh Police Department Rash simply did not see Schmitt’s motorcycle before she turned and no charges have been filed in the accident.

As a personal injury attorney I know that accidents involving motorcycles are far too common. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that motorcycles are up to 16 times more likely to be involved in an accident, and undivided roads such as Mt. Vernon Church Road are responsible for the majority of fatal motorcycle accidents.

While you are driving it is important to pay attention to motorcycles on the roadways, especially at night time and on smaller more rural roads. Accidents where the driver of a vehicle simply didn’t see the motorcycle make up for a large portion of all motorcycle accidents. By slowing down and sharing the road with motorcycles you can help decrease those numbers.

 

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