Motorcycle accidents are on the rise in Kentucky. According to Kentucky Transportation Cabinet data, fatalities have also increased in the state: motorcycle crashes killed 85 people in 2020, and the number jumped to 99 in 2021. Motorcyclists continue to be overrepresented in fatal crashes, with bikers 28 times more likely than car passengers to lose … Continued
When Governor Beshear declared a state of emergency in Kentucky on March 6, 2020, it ignited a series of events that impacted traffic on state and city roads. Among other things, non-essential businesses were forced to close and companies that could transition their workforces online were encouraged to do so. The result has been fewer … Continued
Motorcycle Safety Tips for Kentucky Riders According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, more than 4 million motorcycles are registered in the United States. This is not surprising because this mode of transportation is known to be fun and cost-effective. However, riding a motorcycle comes with its disadvantages, motorcycles can also be dangerous. In … Continued
Safety Tips for Kentucky Motorcyclists Riding motorcycles is a fun and rewarding activity. However, it doesn’t come without its risks. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety says motorcyclists are 30 times more likely to die in a crash than automobile users. According to the LMPD, fatal crashes involving motorcycles are increasing from year to year, … Continued
Riding a motorcycle is fun, but it can also be very dangerous. According to Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, motorcycle drivers are 30 times more likely to get killed in an auto accident than passengers in a car. This is because motorcyclists are exposed to the elements. This does not mean that we can’t still … Continued
Motorcycle deaths declined in 2013. This is according to a new report on preliminary state data released by the Governors Highway Safety Association. There were 3,638 motorcycle fatalities for the first nine months of 2013, 7% lower than the 4,046 deaths recorded on the same period in 2012. James Hedlund, author of the study who … Continued
A motorcycle accident in 2007 left Louisville resident Andrew Meas with a spinal-cord injury that paralyzed him from the chest down. Meas, 35, who had been an electronics technician and a “pretty physical guy” before the accident, he suddenly found himself incapable of moving his legs. He was unable to bathe and dress himself. Ground … Continued
There was an accident involving a motorcycle and another vehicle that took place in Indiana. The car was turning left and the motorcycle driver failed to see. The motorcyclist laid his bike down to avoid hitting the car. This worked for this motorcyclist, but is there something you can do to reduce the impact of … Continued
Moped accident A 23-year-old man driving a moped died in a fatal accident after colliding with a Chevy Silverado on May 10, 2013. According to police, the Chevy was traveling southbound on Baxter Avenue turning left on Eastern Parkway when it collided with the moped. Clay Mauldin, the moped’s driver, was taken to the University … Continued
A motorcyclist was killed in an accident in Shelby County, Kentucky on Wednesday, April 10, 2013. Kentucky State Police say 40-year-old Steven Ball was riding west along Aiken Road and Highway 362 in Simpsonville when he lost control on a curve. Ball went off the road and slammed into a road sign. He was … Continued
A Morgan County man died after an accident in West Liberty, March 23, 2013. Joshua Branham, 24, was driving a 1983 Suzuki GS550 motorcycle on KY 191 around 7 p.m. when he lost control of his motorcycle and crashed. Kentucky State Police said the vehicle crossed a creek and struck an embankment. Braham was pronounced … Continued
