At approximately 7:13 a.m. on a Sunday morning, police were called to investigate an accident in Penn Township involving a motorcyclist. The incident occurred at the intersection of Grandview Road and York Street, involving a passenger vehicle and a motorcycle.
Data from the investigation found that, after striking the motorcycle rider, the passenger vehicle struck a corner of an office building at the intersection. It is not clear who caused the accident. The motorcycle rider had to be airlifted to the hospital. There were no injuries reported in the passenger vehicle.
A full investigation into the cause of the accident was underway. The roadway was closed for some time while police worked the scene.
Motorcycle Accident with Cars
Accidents involving motorcycles often occur at intersections. Drivers may not see motorcyclists entering the intersection. One operator may have been speeding or distracted at the time of the accident. It is quite common for these types of accidents to result in serious injuries to victims, and that often means a long road to recovery.
While we do not have any information on what caused this accident to occur, it is clear that the motorcycle rider will face a long recovery. For those who are involved in an accident like this with injuries, one of the most important steps you can take to protect yourself is to hire an attorney to represent you in the investigation and claim process.
Our motorcycle accident attorney at Kwartler Manus is always available to discuss your case with you.