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A motorcycle accident resulted in the death of two people on Thursday when apparently a SUV pullout from a gas station and the motorcycle crashed into the side of the SUV.

The driver of the motorcycle died at the scene and this past juror was life flighted to Memorial Hermann Hospital but could not be saved.

Reports indicate that the SUV occupants were not injured in the accident and that the SUV driver was ticketed.

Each week in Houston we have motorcycle accidents reported that usually involve very serious injury or wrongful death. One of the biggest factors in most of these motorcycle accidents is that the motoring public do not see the motorcycle rider and that results in an accident. Study after study has shown that even attentive drivers sometimes have very difficult times seeing motorcycles.

The inability to see a motorcycle coupled with the lack of protection for the motorcycle riders and bad things happen.

My heart goes out to the family of the two motorcycle riders who were killed in this terrible accident.

Report by Khou Houston.

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With the cost of gas skyrocketing we can likely expect to see more motorcyclists on the road than ever before. Motorcycles are a fast and efficient way to get around - however, the riders and other motorists should be aware of some of the more common safety tips that can make the experience better for everyone on the road and avoid a motorcycle accident.

So consider the following hints before setting out on the open road.

*MOTORcyclists should always do a thorough lane check before moving from one lane to another.

*MOTORcyclists should always slow down when taking a corner on a city street or highway. It is very easy to lose control of the motorcycle if you take the corner too fast.

*MOTORcyclists should avoid slamming on their brakes. This, too, is a maneuver than tends to destabilize the bike and cause the driver to lose control.

*MOTORcyclists should drive with greater caution on unstable surfaces such as gravel and dirt. It is harder for a bike to maintain traction on these types of roadways and easier to end up in an accident.

*MOTORcyclists should watch for potholes or other road obstructions. These are much more dangerous to a cyclist than a car or truck driver.

*MOTORcyclists should wear protective gear. This includes helmets, gloves, boots and long pants. In an accident this will lessen the extent and types of possible injuries one might otherwise sustain.

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Although motorcycle enthusiasts will not want to read this - there is overwhelming proof that this pursuit is one of the most deadly pastimes on the road and your station in life does not guarantee you a pass in the fatality department.

Just several days ago on a middle of the night ride a motorcyclist and his passenger were hit by a truck. The driver of the bike was killed instantly and his wife died en route to the hospital. Neither cyclist was wearing a helmet (although even helmets don't guarantee against permanent and debilitating injuries in the case of a motorcycle accident). The two persons in the truck were listed in stable condition - probably hospitalized more for the emotional and psychological trauma of the situation than any physical injury.

On the same night in a different town a former Astros player was also killed in a motorcycle - just punctuating the fact that no one is immune to finding themselves on the receiving end of a deadly motorcycle crash.

In a recent year approximately four thousand people died in motorcycle accidents and another fifty thousand sustained varying degrees of injuries. Moreover, one site states that nearly three fourths of those riding motorcycles that are in an accident will die as a result of their injuries.

The reason for this can be traced back to lax helmet laws and inexperienced drivers. Remember, any safety cautions you practice in driving an automobile or truck are equally as important when driving a motorcycle. Adhere to all traffic laws and don't speed, tailgate, drink and drive or otherwise handle your 'chopper' with a disregard for life and limb.

Too quickly a great evening out can turn into an evening of no return.

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Greg Baumgartner is a Houston auto accident lawyer and the founder of the Baumgartner law firm, which is dedicated to helping personal injury victims seek civil justice. If you would like to speak with a Houston motorcycle accident lawyer call the Baumgartner firm at 281-587-1111.

Source:
chron.com