Fatal Motorcycle Accident Claims Life in Anne Arundel County
A fatal motorcycle accident on March 10, 2013 resulted in the cyclist’s death, reported The Baltimore Sun. The motorcycle accident occurred on Crain Highway in Crofton, when a Chevy Cobalt was crossing Crain Highway to enter the parking lot of a Royal Farm Store. The car struck the motorcycle, which was located in the far left lane.
Anne Arundel police were still investigating the cause of the accident but initially concluded that neither speed nor alcohol were factors.
Motorcycle Accident Statistics Show Alarming Increase in Injuries
Between 2001 and 2008, more than 34,000 motorcyclists were killed and an estimated 1,222,000 persons were treated in a U.S. emergency department (ED) for a non-fatal motorcycle-related injury, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. This is an alarming increase in injuries from motorcycle accident cases.
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