The weather has been hot in Nashville, which has led to an increasing number of motorcycles on the road. Unfortunately, the increase in bike volume is typically accompanied by an increase in motorcycle accidents—many of which are unavoidable for bikers.
Take the Nashville motorcycle accident that claimed one biker’s life yesterday. Reports indicate the crash happened at around 1 p.m. on Highway 70, near Old Hickory Boulevard.
News Channel 5 explains the victim was heading eastbound on a 2007 Harley-Davidson motorcycle when a westbound truck hauling a trailer attempted to turn left in front of the bike. The motorcyclist didn’t have time to stop and collided with the trailer of the truck, leaving him dead at the scene.
This incident leaves many riders wondering what they can do to protect themselves from the dangers posed by other vehicles on the road. Some precautionary measures include:
At Ponce Law, our team of Nashville personal injury lawyers understands the importance of motorcycle safety and would like to send our deepest sympathies to the family of the victim of the crash.
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