Motorcycle crashes in Arizona rose in 2015
A recent report shows that the roads are not getting any safer for motorcycles in Arizona. The number of deadly accidents went up in 2015, rising from 128 in 2014 to 134 last year. Officials said that speed was often a factor. They noted that some motorcyclists went faster than conditions should have allowed. However, […]
Woman killed when drugged motorcyclist hits train
A woman who had lived in Arizona was killed in a motorcycle accident in Camarillo, California. She was just 23 years old. She passed away at the scene of the wreck when the motorcycle slammed into a train. The woman was riding on the back of the bike, which was being driven by a 26-year-old […]
Woman dies more than 3 months after motorcycle crash
Motorcyclists traveling on the roadways are in an almost constant danger because of drivers who don’t pay attention while they drive. That risk is increased when motorists who have been consuming alcohol decide to drive. The effects a drunk driving accident can have when a motorcyclist is involved are very serious. That fact is proven […]
Fatal motorcycle accident results in criminal charges
May is Motorcycle Awareness Month across Arizona and the rest of the country. It’s a time for drivers everywhere to remember that as the temperatures rise so do the number of motorcycle riders on the roads. Unfortunately, every year hundreds of riders are hurt or killed in motorcycle accidents. While motorcyclists are often painted as daredevils […]
When and where do most motorcycle crashes occur?
Motorcycle crashes can happen at any time and on any road, but certain conditions may increase the chances of an accident. Analyzing data from the 2013 Arizona Crash Facts Summary put out by the Arizona Department of Transportation can bring awareness to these trends and help victims better understand what may have been factors in […]
Motorcycle accidents: how we can help
It’s quickly becoming motorcycle season again, and as riders prepare their bikes for another summer on the road, accident awareness increases as well. Motorcycle crashes are often very serious because the bikes offer very little protection to their riders against a full-sized vehicle. While wearing a helmet, which Arizona laws do not require for riders […]
Phoenix accident leaves motorcyclist in critical condition
Motorcycles can be a great way to get around and are the preferred method of transportation for many in Arizona. However, because of their small size and little protection for riders, motorcycles are also involved in a significant portion of serious motor vehicle crashes. The streets of Phoenix saw yet another of these accidents on […]
Arizona officer killed in suspected dui
Because of their relatively small size compared to a standard automobile, motorcycles can be particularly vulnerable to accidents. Sometimes, drivers do not double check the blind spot before changing lanes or are distracted by their phones or navigation systems. Accidents can also be caused by impaired drivers who are not capable of operating a vehicle […]
Arizona man killed in motorcycle accident
Motorcycle riding is a popular pastime in Arizona, and most riders understand that there are increased risks in the event of an accident because a motorcycle offers little to no protection. Still, very few people who have not been in such a situation can fully realize the devastation a serious accident resulting in severe injuries […]
Arizona woman injured in auto-motorcycle accident
A July 14 crash between a motorcycle and a vehicle has left one woman injured and another facing drunk driving charges. According to reports, the motorcycle accident took place just before 10 p.m. at the intersection of South Service Road and Albert Street. A 40-year-old woman was reportedly behind the wheel of the vehicle and had a […]