A half-dozen motorcycle fatalities in May, all with speed listed as the top contributing factor, are causing concern from law enforcement and Wilmington-based AAA-Mid Atlantic.
All fatalities involved individuals under 42 years of age. All fatal accident reports listed speed is the number one contributing factor. Other stats:
– 32 motorcycle crashes + six fatal crashes.
– 40 motorcycle injuries (not including fatalities).
“Motorcyclists are vulnerable drivers on our roadways. It’s up to both riders and motorists to share the road according to Delaware laws that are put into place to ensure that everyone arrives at their destination safely,” Sarah Cattie, Motorcycle Traffic Safety Program Manager, Delaware Office of Highway Safety
“There are nearly 22,000 motorcycles registered in Delaware and by following the rules of the road – obeying the speed limit, not driving distracted, and not driving under the influence, the risk of being involved in a crash is greatly reduced for anyone operating a motor vehicle and the surrounding motorists,” said state Secretary of Transportation Jennifer Cohan.
The next OHS motorcycle safety awareness community engagement event will be the Hammer Down for Habitat Motorcycle Ride and Community Day on June 8th. The State Office of Highway Safety will be on-site at the American Legion in Smyrna beginning at 9 a.m. with games, a selfie station, and information pertaining to respecting your ride. For more information, go to https://business.facebook.com/events/2317175238567234/.
