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Motorcycle Rider Killed and Two Other Motorcyclists Injured in Utah
Written by George Tait
Monday, 22 March 2010 10:31
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The Polar Bear Ride is one of the most popular rides in Utah - probably because it is one of the earliest rides and the money raised goes to the benefit of charities throughout the state of Utah. This past Sunday was the 2010 Polar Bear Ride and it promised to be a great ride because the weather was warmest in months and everyone owning a motorcycle wanted to get out and ride. Unfortunately, at about 1:00 pm yesterday afternoon dispatchers were notified that two motorcycles had crashed north-bound on 100 North on SR-73 in Cedar Fort West of Eagle Mountain in Utah. Both of the motorcycles were heading in the same direction.
Killed in the crash was Brian Morris, age 43, of Orem. On the motorcycle with Brian Morris was his mother, Sandra Morris, 63, also of Orem. She sustained serious injuries and was taken by ambulance to a hospital. Injured on the other motorcycle was Bert Weaver, age 69, of Roy. Weaver also sustained serious injuries and was transported to a hospital by ambulance. Injuries to Sandra Morris and Bert Weaver do not appear to be life threatening. Group motorcycle riding can be dangerous because there is a tendency for the riders to bunch-up and not allow the correct following distance to compensate for the unexpected. Before going on any group ride watch this video from the Motorcycle Safety Foundation on Safe Group Riding. Most of all make sure you are allowing enough room between yourself and the rider in front of you to avoid a crash. Most of the news articles on this horrible crash also note that neither Brian or Sandra Morris were wearing helmets and this contributed to their injuries. The law in Utah does not require a person 18 years or older to wear a helmet. Your choice to wear a helmet is in fact that - your choice. Your decision to wear a helmet should be based on fact. In a recent article Study Shows Unhelmeted Riders Suffer More Severe Injury we looked at the statistics. I almost always wear a helmet but whether you do or not is up to you!
Utah Bike Law and its lawyers are not representing any of the parties mentioned in this article at the time the article was posted. Our information source is cited in the article. If you were involved in this incident or a similar incident and have questions about your rights and options, call us or another reputable law firm. Do not act solely upon the information provided herein. Get a consultation. The best law firms will provide a free consultation. We provide a free, confidential consultation to not at fault persons named in this article. The free consultation offer extends to family members as well.
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 ... written by a guest , April 21, 2010 This is a tragic story, and while group riding is inherently more dangerous there are precautions that can be taken. Motorcyclist need to be hyper aware of their surroudings and wear the equipment/gear necessary to keep them safe. The helmet to me is the most important piece of safety gear that a motorcyclist can wear. I can't think of a time that I have riden my motorcycle and not worn a helmet. Could a helmet have saved this riders life....possibly.
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