Salt Lake City, UT (April 14, 2022) – Paramedics and police officers both responded to reports of a collision between a car and a motorcycle on Thursday, April 14th in Salt Lake City.
The accident took place at about 5:05 p.m. in the northbound lanes of Interstate 15 at the merge leading to Warm Springs Road.
EMTs transported at least one injured victim for immediate evaluation and medical treatment. They assessed everyone else involved in the collision and rendered any vital medical care.
No further details pertaining to the accident or the extent of any injuries have been published.
This accident is under investigation by local law enforcement.
Our thoughts are with the injured victim and their family at this time. We hope for their full recovery.
Motorcycle Accidents in Utah
Based on current statistics, if a motorcyclist is hit by a vehicle, they are three times more likely to be critically injured and 14 times more predisposed to being killed than someone inside a passenger vehicle.
Roughly 80% of motorcycle accidents in the United States result in death or injury compared to just 20% of car accidents. In addition to this, the rate of deadly motorcycle accidents has been steadily increasing since 2003. The most current data shows a 55% increase.
By the nature of its design, a motorcycle offers its rider an exciting method of travel but almost no protection during an accident. Each year, across the United States, an estimated 2,000 people die in motorcycle accidents. 50,000 more motorcyclists sustain severe physical injuries due to these accidents.
Salt Lake City Motorcycle Accident Lawyers
The Salt Lake City motorcycle accident attorneys at Jardine Law Offices P.C. are known for helping families work through the various traumas they face after enduring an unnecessary injury caused by negligence.
Our Salt Lake City personal injury lawyers provide trusted and compassionate representation to ensure families are able to get the justice they deserve from those who cause them unimaginable harm.
If you have lost a loved one as a result of a motorcycle accident, contact our personal injury attorneys in Utah at 801-350-3506 to schedule a free case evaluation.
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