3 Phoenix Motorcycle Riders Killed in Truck Crash
On March 25, a dump truck plowed into a group of eight motorcycles stopped at a red light in Phoenix, AZ, killing three riders, injuring six. According this article, the eight motorcycles, carrying at least nine people, had pulled up behind a pickup and a small SUV at the light when the truck driver rammed them from behind. The truck ran over the motorcyclists and continued into the SUV.
Some of the motorcycles burst into flames under the dump truck, while others ended up scattered behind the truck.
The article reported that the 50-year-old truck driver was not impaired.
Several motorcycles wedged underneath the garbage truck, which caught fire.
Though motorcycle accidents in Pennsylvania have a variety of causes, common causes include unsafe road conditions, inclement weather, defective motorcycle parts, driver fatigue, drunk drivers, and driver error. The latter is the most common cause of motorcycle accidents. Some passenger vehicles simply don't understand the rules of the road and may hit a motorcycle while changing lanes, may disregard their presence on the road, or ignore right-of-way laws. Unfortunately, the toll is usually on the side of the motorcyclist in these cases. Due to the inherent lack of protection while on a motorcycle, catastrophic injury often occurs, ranging from broken bones and minor lacerations and bruises to disfigurement, brain injury, paralysis and even death.
The National Highway Traffic Administration (NTHSA) estimates that 4,000 deaths and around 76,000 injuries take place every year due to motorcycle accidents.
The attorneys of Cherry, Fieger, & Marciano understand the severity of Philadelphia motorcycle accidents and their life-changing effects. They have what it takes to conduct discovery, gather appropriate testimony, stand up for you in court, and get the compensation you deserve. Call our experienced Philadelphia motorcycle accident attorneys today for a completely confidential and free consultation.
