Be careful out there !

[XV1100SE]

Accident in Toronto today that killed the motorcyclist. He struck a pedestrian that crossed mid-block.

Early in the season. Car drivers aren't totally aware of us, pedestrians, kids, animals...

Recheck your bike's nuts and bolts, tire pressures, brakes. Any new additions should be checked to make sure they are still secure.

http://www.thestar.com/news/crime/2013/05/04/one_motorcyclist_dead_two_pedestrians_injured_in_downtown_collision.html

 

This one is more for the information than finding a lawyer :

http://www.motorcycleaccident.org/motorcycle-accidents-statistics-and-possible-causes/

 

Ontario stats - http://www.mto.gov.on.ca/english/safety/orsar/orsar08/special-vehicles.shtml#motorcycles

 

U.S. 2012 - http://www.digitaljournal.com/pr/1225013

 

CDC report - http://www.cdc.gov/features/dsmotorcyclesafety/index.html

 

Old report - http://www.webbikeworld.com/Motorcycle-Safety/crash.htm

Edited May 5, 2013 by XV1100SE

[Black wing]

yup we had a woman here die on her bike last week, though she lost control and went off the road. so dont forget to take it easy for a few weeks after getting on the road again we all get rusty

[bongobobny]

Yes, in Western New York we just lost a police officer who was off duty on his bike and collided with a car. The cause is still under investigation but it does not matter who or what was at fault, the point is the young man is dead! Please be careful out there and stay alert at all times!