Connecticut saw a recent spike in motorcycle crashes, with at least seven people injured and four killed in a series of crashes over the weekend
The state Department of Transportation said motorcyclists face significantly higher rates of death and injury than other road users
Officials urged both motorcyclists and drivers to take precautions, including wearing protective gear and checking blind spots
Connecticut transportation officials urged motorcyclists and drivers to take extra precautions on the road after a recent spike in motorcycle crashes statewide, including a series of crashes over the weekend that killed four people and injured at least seven others.
The Connecticut Department of Transportation said more than 50 motorcyclists are killed in crashes in the state each year. Motorcycle riders are 29 times more likely to die in a crash and four times more likely to be injured compared with other road users, the department said.
The department urged motorcyclists to stay visible, wear a helmet and protective gear, and avoid riding impaired or distracted. It also urged riders to follow the rules of the road and obey posted speed limits.
Drivers were urged to give motorcyclists extra space on the road, check blind spots before changing lanes, and look twice for motorcyclists before turning or merging.
Connecticut transportation officials urged motorcyclists and drivers to take extra precautions on the road after a recent spike in motorcycle crashes statewide, including a series of crashes over the weekend that killed four people and injured at least seven others.
The Connecticut Department of Transportation said more than 50 motorcyclists are killed in crashes in the state each year. Motorcycle riders are 29 times more likely to die in a crash and four times more likely to be injured compared with other road users, the department said.
The department urged motorcyclists to stay visible, wear a helmet and protective gear, and avoid riding impaired or distracted. It also urged riders to follow the rules of the road and obey posted speed limits.
Drivers were urged to give motorcyclists extra space on the road, check blind spots before changing lanes, and look twice for motorcyclists before turning or merging.
By Michelle Rappaport