All articles tagged with #motorcyclist
A motorcyclist was critically injured in a hit-and-run crash involving an SUV in Warwick, R.I. The suspect, 45-year-old Carrie Lyn White, was arrested and charged with multiple offenses, including DUI and driving to endanger. The victim is in critical condition but his injuries are not life-threatening. The incident is under investigation.
A motorcyclist survived a crash caused by a man throwing rocks onto the 110 Freeway near downtown Los Angeles. The incident, captured on video, showed the motorcyclist hitting a rock, losing control, and skidding across the road. Other vehicles also suffered flat tires. The suspect, believed to be homeless, has not been found, and the California Highway Patrol is seeking the motorcyclist to report the incident. No serious injuries were reported.
An 18-year-old woman driving a Corvette was allegedly going 155 mph when she struck and killed a motorcyclist on the U.S. 60 near Dobson Road in Mesa, Arizona. The motorcyclist, identified as 46-year-old Michael Clark, was a veteran and former police officer. The driver, Rachel Berg, attempted CPR after the crash but Clark was pronounced dead at the scene. Berg has been arrested and charged with manslaughter, with court documents indicating her speed at 155 mph five seconds before the collision and 87 mph at the time of the collision.
Dashcam video captures a gray or silver 2020 Honda Civic intentionally ramming into a motorcyclist on Interstate 75 in Florida, leaving the victim with serious injuries. The driver of the Civic fled the scene, but the vehicle parts found at the crash site helped identify the suspect's vehicle. The Florida Highway Patrol is seeking information about the incident and the driver of the Honda Civic.
A Florida deputy rescued two small children and their mother from a car crash after a motorcyclist collided with their car at high speed. The deputy's body camera captured the harrowing rescue, showing him coaxing out a crying toddler and performing CPR on an unconscious infant. The mother and children are recovering, with the 6-month-old baby in the intensive care unit. The deputy's actions have been commended, and the family expressed gratitude for his life-saving efforts.
Cody Heron, a Philadelphia motorcyclist, pleaded guilty to two counts of aggravated assault and possession of an instrument of crime after kicking in the rear windshield of a woman's car with her two children inside and pointing a gun at her head in a viral video. The incident occurred on Oct. 1 when a group of ATV and dirt bike riders converged in the Center City neighborhood. Heron was caught on video kicking in the victim's windshield, pointing a handgun at the woman, and then headbutting and shoving her before speeding away.
Cody Heron, a Philadelphia motorcyclist, pleaded guilty to aggravated assault and possession of an instrument of crime after kicking in the rear windshield of a woman's car with her two children inside and pointing a gun at her head in a viral video. The incident occurred during a confrontation between ATV and dirt bike riders in the Center City neighborhood. Heron was arrested and charged days after the attack.
A motorcyclist has died after colliding with a school bus in Tualatin, Oregon. The crash occurred early Monday morning, and two children and the bus driver were on board at the time. The children, who attend the West Linn - Wilsonville School District, are now in class. The area where the accident took place will be closed for several hours.
A deadly crash involving a motorcyclist on the Marquam Bridge in Portland has resulted in the closure of southbound I-5. The crash occurred on the lower deck of the bridge, and despite efforts to save the motorcyclist's life, he ultimately succumbed to his injuries. The preliminary investigation suggests that no other vehicles were involved in the crash. The Portland Police Bureau is urging witnesses to come forward with any information. The closure is expected to last until 2 p.m.
Southbound Interstate 5 at Portland's Marquam Bridge reopened after a fatal crash involving a motorcyclist. The crash occurred in the morning, and despite receiving first aid and being taken to the hospital, the motorcyclist succumbed to their injuries. Traffic was diverted during the police investigation, and witnesses were asked to provide information. Another motorcyclist died in a separate collision in Gresham earlier that day.
A male motorcyclist died and a female passenger sustained major injuries after their motorcycle collided with a car near Morgan Hill, California. The motorcyclist failed to stop at a stop sign before turning onto Watsonville Road, where the collision occurred. The driver of the car was not injured, and it is unknown if alcohol or drugs played a role in the crash. Authorities are seeking information from witnesses.
A 33-year-old motorcyclist was airlifted to the hospital after crashing into a curbed median in Port St. Lucie. The incident occurred on SW Port St. Lucie Boulevard and SW Aster Boulevard. The investigation is ongoing, and authorities are urging anyone with information or video footage of the crash to come forward.
A tarantula crossing the road in Death Valley National Park caused a traffic accident when a couple from Switzerland abruptly stopped their rented camper van to avoid hitting it, resulting in a 24-year-old motorcyclist from Canada crashing into the back of the van. The motorcyclist was taken to the hospital, and the tarantula walked away unharmed. The park service reminds drivers to be cautious and drive slowly, as the roads still have gravel patches due to flood damage and wildlife is active in the area. Tarantulas are slow-moving and nonaggressive, with a bite similar to a bee sting that is not deadly to humans.
A motorcyclist was hospitalized after a Swiss couple braked suddenly to avoid hitting a tarantula crossing the road in Death Valley National Park. The motorcyclist crashed into the back of their rented camper van, and was transported to a hospital. The National Park Service is cautioning visitors to drive slowly in the park, especially on steep hills, due to gravel patches from flood damage and the presence of various critters. The tarantula, however, walked away unscathed.
One person is dead and another is in serious condition after a three-vehicle crash in Gloucester County, Virginia. The driver of a Nissan sedan failed to yield at an intersection and struck a motorcyclist, who then hit a Chevrolet sedan. The motorcyclist and their passenger were thrown from the vehicle and taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries. The driver of the sedan stopped at the stop sign was uninjured. The driver of the Nissan sedan has been charged with reckless driving, and the investigation is ongoing.