Two Anne Arundel County police officers suffered minor injuries in a Maryland motorcycle accident when they collided into each other while on a traffic escort detail, according to The Baltimore Sun. The officers struck each other near the intersection of Route 295 and Interstate 195 in Linthicum and were transported to Maryland Shock Trauma Center. Both were released the same day, one with a hip injury, the other a leg injury. An investigation into the cause of the crash is ongoing.
Maryland motorcycle accidents can cause catastrophic injuries to riders, particularly if the accident involves a larger motor-vehicle. It is imperative that motorcyclists follow the appropriate safety guidelines while on the road, especially when riding in groups. Not knowing how to effectively ride and communicate to each other as a group can cause inadvertent motorcycle crashes, whether one rider collides with another, or one cannot effectively communicate a road hazard. Following these safety tips can ensure that two or more motorcyclists can ride and communicate together safely:
- If riding with a group of more than five motorcycles, break the group up into smaller ones;
- Ride in a staggered line with the first bike on the left side of the lane, not side by side;
- Keep at least a two-second following distance from the motorcycle in front of you;
- Wait in pairs, side-by-side, at a stop sign or red light;
- Pass other motor-vehicles individually, never in pairs or groups; and
- Before you ride, come up with two or three hand signals that may be used for communication.
These guidelines will help keep motorcycle riders safe, but unfortunately cannot prevent every Maryland motorcycle crash. Motorcycle accidents are most often caused by the actions of other drivers who do not know how to share the road with motorcycles.
If you or a loved one has been injured in a motorcycle accident in Maryland that was the result of the negligent or reckless actions of another driver, you may be entitled to compensation for your financial and emotional losses. Skilled Baltimore motorcycle crash attorney Steven H. Heisler, “The Injury Lawyer,” can help you attain the compensation you deserve by holding at-fault parties accountable for their negligent actions. To learn more about your legal rights, call today at 877-228-4878 for a free and confidential consultation.
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