A Salt Lake City Utah man is dead following a motorcycle accident occurring on May 30, 2010. According to the Salt Lake Tribune, the motorcycle rider was westbound on 500 South around 11 a.m. and was starting to accelerate forward from the intersection to cross over State St. when a motorist driving a Chevrolet collided into him. The impact of this motorcycle crash, which was said to have caused the motorcyclist a serious spinal cord injury, instantly killed this gentleman. And he died despite the fact that he wore a helmet. Police are said to be investigating which vehicle had the right-of-way and the speed of the Chevrolet.
My sincere condolences go out to the family of this man, whoever he might be. I wish his family the very best as they deal with the aftermath of this tragic motorcycle accident.
From the story, it sounds as if the motorist had run a red light and collided into the motorcyclist who was just starting from the intersection, probably at the point that his light turned to green. If this is the case, then certainly the other driver is to blame for running a red light and the family has a Utah wrongful death claim on their hands.
I would recommend the family of this man, his parents, children and/or parents, consult with an experienced Utah wrongful death attorney to advise them of the remedies that might be available to them in this tragic case. I would suspect that whatever insurance policy the motorist had should be coughed up and that those making a claim would also be entitled to under-insured coverage as well under the motorcycle rider’s policy.
Ron Kramer is a Utah motorcycle accident attorney and personal injury attorney with offices in Utah, Salt Lake and Davis Counties.
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Great article. I currently own a harley but im looking to pick up my first sport bike. Anyone like Ducati?