Personal Injury Law

Missouri Motorcyclist Killed in Head-On Collision

By Ryan Bradley, Esq.

Motorcyclist Michael Norman, 48, was killed Monday evening when he was hit head-on by a Jeep near Marshfield, Mo.

According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, Norman was riding his 2004 Honda Motorcycle north on Route CC when a 1990 Jeep Cherokee, driven by Ethan Dinwiddie, 30, crossed the center line and struck him head-on. Authorities have not indicated what caused Dinwiddie?s vehicle to cross into oncoming traffic.

Norman was pronounced dead on the scene. Dinwiddie was taken to Cox South Hospital in Springfield with moderate injuries.

Because the accident resulted in a fatality, the highway patrol will conduct an accident reconstruction to determine exactly how this incident occurred.

This accident illustrates how vulnerable Missouri motorcyclists are to serious injury while on the roadways. Missouri motorcycle accidents often occur because other motorists don?t see the person on the motorcycle and a simple negligent act can lead to serious injury and death. Many drivers don?t look out for bike riders and will change lanes or turn into the motorcyclist.

The Bradley Law Firm has handled Missouri and Illinois motorcycle accidents for over 30 years. If you or a loved one has been involved in an accident, contact one of our attorneys to discuss your legal rights. We will provide a free consultation with no obligation to hire our firm, as well a promise that you will never receive a legal bill. We only receive compensation if we are successful with your case.

Full post as published by Missouri Accident Lawyer Blog on July 29, 2008 (boomark / email).