A 62-year-old man died Sunday when he crashed into a car on U.S. 301 in Palmetto.
Palmetto Police believe the motorcyclist struck the rear of a Hyundai sedan just west of Canal Road at 8:30 p.m. The man was not wearing a helmet and died from his injuries at the scene.
The driver of the sedan, and her passenger, a four-year-old boy, were not injured in the incident.
The crash investigation closed westbound U.S. 301 between Canal Road and 12th Street East for approximately 3 hours.
No further information is available at this time.
Motorcycle accidents often result in severe injuries, and as this case shows, sometimes death for the biker and any passengers. The lack of protection that a motorcycle provides its riders is a big factor as to why collisions lead to such tragedies. Not wearing a helmet usually only increases a biker’s risk for suffering a life-altering injury or death as a helmet equips a rider with an extra layer of protection in the event they are thrown from the bike.
The following are 4 reasons you should wear a helmet when on a motorcycle:
- It Reduces Your Risk of Head Injuries
- It Makes you Easier to See
- It Protects you from Road Debris
- It Protects you from the Elements
When considering a helmet, make sure to look for the DOT or SNELL sticker inside or outside the helmet. This sticker means that the helmet adheres to the safety standards of the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) and/or the Snell Memorial Foundation, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to research, education, testing and development of helmet safety standards.
If someone you love has been harmed in a motorcycle accident, our Tampa Bay Motorcycle Accident Lawyers at Whittel & Melton can help. Call us today at 727-823-0000 or contact us online to request a free consultation.