New Salem, Ma – 1 biker was killed and another remains in serious condition after their motorcycle slammed into a back of a Jeep on Saturday.
According to reports, Robert Russell and Lisa Cardillo were riding their Harley-Davidson on Route 202 when they collided with the back of a Jeep that was stopped in traffic.
Russell, who was driving the motorcycle at the time of the crash, was struck by a car and airlifted to UMass Medical Center. Police are not releasing any information about his condition at this time.
Cardillo, who was the passenger on the bike, was ejected and hit by the same car that struck Russell. She was declared dead at the scene of the motorcycle crash by authorities.
21-year-old David Feinberg, who was driving the car, did not sustain any injuries in the motorcycle accident and is not currently facing any charges.
If you’ve been injured in a motorcycle accident, you may need to contact an attorney. Tom Kiley, a motorcycle enthusiast and personal injury lawyer in Massachusetts can help. You can reach attorney Tom Kiley at 1-800-930-8145 or by e-mail.
27-year-old Jake R. Arsenault was riding his Harley-Davidson east near Black Hill-Wendel Road in Hempfield, PA when he turned into the path of 27-year-old Russell Johnson’s Nissan Altima near 11:50 p.m on Friday.
According to police reports, Arsenault’s bike hit the the passenger side of the Altima, causing the biker to be thrown over the handlebars and land on the road. After emergency crews arrived, Arsenault was airlifted to UPMC Mercy Hospital in Pittsburgh where he remains in critical condition.
Johnson sustained minor injuries.
If you’ve been injured in a motorcycle accident, you may need to contact an attorney. Tom Kiley, a motorcycle enthusiast and personal injury lawyer in Massachusetts can help. You can reach attorney Tom Kiley at 1-800-930-8145 or by e-mail.
Cathy Drummond, a Hampton Borough Clerk, sustained serious injuries in a motorcycle crash on Saturday in Pennsylvania on Route 81 near the Maryland border.
Cathy and her husband John, were riding their 1999 Yamaha Venture touring bike and pulling a small trailer behind them while on vacation. Another accident occurred on the road in front of them, but when John braked to avoid the crash, the trailer broke away, upsetting the bike and ejecting Cathy.
According to reports, Cathy was taken to Hershey Medical Center with her pelvis broken in 4 places, 6 broken ribs, a broken shoulder, fractured tailbone, a partially collapsed lung, and additional bone fractures in her upper back.
Family members report that Cathy is awake and in good spirits, although she does not plan to get back on the bike anytime soon.
If you’ve been injured in a motorcycle accident, you may need to contact an attorney. Tom Kiley, a motorcycle enthusiast and personal injury lawyer in Massachusetts can help. You can reach attorney Tom Kiley at 1-800-930-8145 or by e-mail.
After completing most of their investigation, Massachusetts police are requesting that a charge of Motor Vehicle Homicide by Negligent Operation should be filed against 75-year-old Walter M. Coe III in connection to the death of 20-year-old biker Mitchell Campbell, who died when Coe’s truck crashed into his bike.
The tragic motorcycle accident occurred near the intersection of Route 138 and Route 495 in Raynham, MA. Coe’s Chevrolet S-10 pickup truck was in the process of making a left hand turn when it hit Campbell’s 2008 Yamaha YZF R1 around 3 p.m., according to new reports.
Campbell’s twin brother, Michael was riding a second motorcycle alongside his brother at the time, but was not involved in the crash.
If you’ve been injured in a motorcycle accident, you may need to contact an attorney. Tom Kiley, a motorcycle enthusiast and personal injury lawyer in Massachusetts can help. You can reach attorney Tom Kiley at 1-800-930-8145 or by e-mail.
Aaron Johnson, the 19-year-old from Brockton, MA was seriously injured in a motorcycle crash in East Bridgewater last week, is still recovering in a Boston hospital.
Johnson was riding a 2009 Yamaha when a 1995 Chevrolet failed to yield at the intersection of Oak and Franklin Streets around 3:30 p.m. and collided with the bike last Wednesday.
21-year-old Justin O’Kelly, who was driving the Chevrolet, was cited for failing to yield, according to recent reports. So far no other charges are pending against the driver.
If you’ve been injured in a motorcycle accident, you may need to contact an attorney. Tom Kiley, a motorcycle enthusiast and personal injury lawyer in Massachusetts can help. You can reach attorney Tom Kiley at 1-800-930-8145 or by e-mail.
Congratulations, you just finished your biker class and have your motorcycle endorsement! But what if you need some additional practice and training so that you are comfortable in all situations? Most beginner motorcycle classes are geared towards learning just the basics and as we all know, there is nothing basic about real world traffic.
Here are a few easy steps to make your first motorcycle experiences both fun and safe:
Know Your Strengths and Weakness
After taking the beginner course, there must have been a few areas that were harder than others. Take an honest assessment of your motorcycle skills and practice the items you need to improve.
Get Help
It’s best to have a mentor to show you the ropes. Real world instruction is one of the best ways to learn how to ride. If you don’t have one, there are lots of online rider communities.
Take It Slow
Don’t be enticed by your sportbike or road bike. As a rookie, keep your motorcycle under 50MPH for a while. Give yourself time to learn your bike before attempting highway speed.
Obey All Traffic Laws
Traffic Laws are in place for your protection. Obey all laws, all posted speed limits, and always ride responsibly.
