A deadly accident last weekend in New Orleans is a tragic reminder of what can happen when a vehicle and a motorcycle collide. A 33-year-old man lost his life when his motorcycle hit a Camaro on Canal Street. According to New Orleans Police, the motorcyclist was traveling at a high speed when he struck the vehicle. Emergency responders rushed the man to a nearby hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.
The driver of the Camaro did not suffer any injuries. Police are still investigating the fatal accident. The pictures of the accident scene are shocking, and they show how unmatched a motorcycle is with an automobile in a collision. Even in a head-on crash, a vehicle driver has the protection of an airbag, seatbelt and the vehicle cabin itself. A motorcycle driver has zero safety restraints or cushioning from a collision.
In a collision with a vehicle, it is usually the secondary impact with the ground that injures or kills the rider. Even the heaviest motorcycle gear cannot cushion the impact with pavement at high speeds.
Riding a motorcycle can be fun and an economic mode of transportation. However, this accident shows the dangers riders face every day on the road. Visit our website to learn more about motorcycle and vehicle accidents. Feel free to call us at 504-522-7885 for a free case review.
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