A motorcyclist was hospitalized last month, after his bike had an unfortunate meet-up with an 18-wheeler along I-10 near Mobile, Alabama.
Motorcycle Rear-Ended Semi-Truck on I-10 Exit Ramp
The collision occurred at roughly 9:21 p.m., on Tuesday, August 28th.
Both the motorcycle and the semi-truck were travelling along the westbound I-10 exit ramp at Texas Street, when the bike collided with the rear of the 18-wheeler.
Mobile Fire-Rescue transferred the unidentified biker to Spring Hill Medical.
He was treated for minor injuries and is expected to recover.
Bikers 28 Times More Likely to Die in a Crash
While the crash remains under investigation, it is clear that the biker was extremely fortunate.
According to the Governor’s Safety Association, nearly 5,000 people died as a result of motorcycle crashes in 2017.
While motorcycle-related fatalities dropped 5.6% from 2016, bikers were still 28 times more likely than passenger car occupants to die in a crash.
Factors that contributed to motorcycle accidents last year included:
- Alcohol Impairment: Roughly 25% of all motorcycle accidents involved drivers with a BAC over the legal limit.
- Drug Impairment: The rate of motorcycle accidents was 3% higher in states with legalized marijuana.
- Distracted Driving: Several states reported an increase in motorcycle accidents related to distracted driving in 2017, with Virginia leading the way.
- Aging Biker Population: Riders over the age of 40 now comprise the greatest share of motorcyclist fatalities nationwide. In 2017, 1/3 of states reported that the majority of motorcycle crashes involved older riders.
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