Maryland Motorcycle Accident Kills Man
By injuheis on June 2, 2009
Ryan Myers, 23, was killed in a Maryland motorcycle accident after he was run over by a tractor-trailer on Route 63 near Hagerstown, according to this news report. The fatal motorcycle crash occurred on Route 63 near French Lane when Myers was traveling north. A tractor-trailer pulled out of a truck stop into Myers’ path. Maryland State troopers said the motorcycle braked and skidded about 300 feet.
Myers was run over by one of the left rear tires of the tractor-trailer, which was reportedly being driven by 62-year-old Larry Garrett of Edmond, Oklahoma. Myers was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash. Myers is the son of Delegate LeRoy Myers. State police have not yet filed charges against Garrett pending a police investigation.
Statistics from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) show that more than 38,000 people died in motorcycle accidents throughout the United States between 1975 and 1999. With the growing popularity and use of motorcycles, it’s more important than ever before to understand what you need to do in case of a motorcycle accident in Maryland and how to protect your legal rights if you ever become a victim.
If you have suffered serious injuries in a motorcycle accident as a result of someone else’s negligence, you may be eligible to receive compensation for your medical expenses, hospitalization, pain and suffering, cost of medication, and lost wages. If you have been injured or have lost a loved one in a Maryland motorcycle accident, please call skilled Maryland motorcycle attorney Steven H. Heisler for a free and comprehensive consultation and case evaluation.
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