Massachusetts Woman Dies in Motorcycle Accident
May 24, 2010
We are sorry to report the death of a 60-year-old woman from Georgetown, Massachusetts who died after crashing into a guardrail on Route 101 near Wilton last Saturday.
Valerie Beaton was riding her 2008 Harley Davidson as part of a motorcycle group when the accident occurred. She died almost immediately after the crash, and was pronounced dead at the Milford Medical Center.
Police said that speed and alcohol are not considered as potential factors for the accident. The road can also be ruled out as a possible factor, since it’s relatively straight where the accident occurred. Also, the police could not find any apparent mechanical problems with her motorcycle.
While police are still investigating the reasons behind the accident, we can take a moment and consider the dangers of group riding and the safety tips that can help motorcyclists have a safe and enjoyable group ride.
Check out these safety tips by the Motorcycle Safety Foundation:
Group rides can provide hours of enjoyment to bikers, and since SAFETY COMES FIRST, we should keep these tips in mind before we go out on a ride.
Posted Under: Groups and Networking, In the News, Motorcycle Safety Tags: Harley Davidson, motorcycle fatality, motorcycle groups, riding in a group
