Missouri Motorcycle Accident Injures One During Police Chase
The Jefferson City, Missouri News Tribune recently reported in a story about a motorcycle crash in Missouri. A 28-year-old motorcyclist, who was fleeing from police officers, allegedly caused this motorcycle accident. This injured motorcyclist is now facing formal charges for leading a police chase.
The Jefferson City, Missouri motorcyclist was traveling south on Big Horn Drive, near U.S. 50, when the accident occurred. After speeding and losing control of his bike in an attempt to flee from members of the Missouri State Highway Patrol and a Cole County deputy, the man was unable to negotiate a turn and struck a curb. He was ejected from his motorcycle and was immediately taken to Capital Region Medical Center for medical treatment.
Although the police chase here likely contributed to the high speeds, and in turn, the Missouri motorcycle accident injuries, according to recent studies a motorcyclist is more than 8 times more likely to be injured on the road than a passenger in a car. Motorcyclists are also 37 times more likely to die in a motorcycle accident than a passenger in a car accident.
Daunting statistics like these, coupled with the fact that most motorcycle accidents and injuries are not caused by motorcyclists, are reasons why it is extremely important to obtain a skilled Missouri motorcycle injury attorney if you or a loved one is in a motorcycle accident. An experienced Missouri personal injury attorney will be able to advise you of your rights after a severe motorcycle accident.
As a motorcyclist and founding partner of the Missouri personal injury law firm, Page Cagle, I aggressively represent injured motorcyclists every day. Call me for a free consultation at 314.322.8515 or toll free at 1.800.500.INJURY (4658). You can also email me at john@pagecagle.com for more information.
