May 13, 2021 · 0 Comments
On Sunday, May 9, at approximately 9 a.m., officers from the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Caledon Detachment responded to a single vehicle rollover on Forks of the Credit Road west of Highway 10 in the Town of Caledon.
“The collision involved a white sedan leaving the roadway and rolling onto its roof,” say Police. “Two individuals were reported to be inside the vehicle at the time of the collision. Both occupants were transported to a hospital and the driver’s injuries were reported to be serious in nature.
“Forks of the Credit Road was closed for investigation and vehicle removal; it has since been re-opened.”
A pair of wooden crosses mark the spot where Rob Harris died five years ago this week. They commemorate an experienced rider and motorcycle journalist but also remind that one misjudged decision can take everything away
May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month.
The new program stresses the need to wear a helmet and will run on social media and billboards across the state.
Prior to 2020, Colorado had only 103 motorcycle deaths each year for the past three years.
âThe research and data show helmet use as the most important factor in the survivability of a motorcycle crash,â CDOT Executive Director Shoshana Lew said. âHead injuries are common in these crashes. So, whether you are riding around town or cross country, we encourage riders to always wear a helmet.â
The statistics show that 52 percent of riders killed in motorcycle accidents in 2019 were not wearing helmets.
Motorcycle instructors stress importance of caution during Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month The real truth is that 94% of the people involved in crashes have not taken a safety class, said Lick. Author: Nate Belt Updated: 11:16 PM EDT May 10, 2021
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month, as more riders hit the road now that the colder months are behind us. Steve Lick has been riding motorcycles for quite some time. The Beatles were really popular back when I got my first bike, he said.
In those decades of riding, Lick gained safety knowledge that he now teaches to others. In his safety courses, one of the first things he stresses is your clothing choice.