31-Year-Old Man Injured in Motorcycle Crash on Canyon Street [Kennewick, WA]

Kennewick, WA (February 10, 2022) – On Tuesday, a 31-year-old man sustained injuries in a motorcycle crash on Canyon Street.

Officers responded to the accident scene at around 8:10 p.m. at the intersection with Steptoe Street.

The paramedics said the rider sustained minor injuries. They took him to Kadlec.

Moreover, investigators said that the driver who crashed with the motorcyclist failed to yield to the right of way while making a left turn. Officers issued the driver a ticket.

Always obey speed limits. Sticking to the posted speed limits plays a big part in making sure we arrive safely at our destination. Speed limits have not been randomly chosen. It has been carefully selected to maximize everyone’s safety on the roadway. However, driving too slowly can lead to accidents and may result in a ticket.

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After a Traffic Accident

Moreover, driving is essential for many in order to move about in their lives, however, it is one of the most dangerous activities we do every day. As often these accidents happen, many people do not know what follows in the event of a car accident.

Furthermore, according to the United States Department of Transportation, there are approximately 300,000 merging accidents every year.

So, in case of accidents like this one, it is crucial that everyone remain calm in order to properly handle the immediate aftermath of an automobile collision.

Meanwhile, here are some of the things that we can do to practice defensive driving and avoid accidents:

– Always drive at a controllable speed.

– Never assume you know the other driver’s intention.

– Also, be prepared to positively react to other drivers.

– This one, we should never neglect: yield at intersections, even if you have right of way.

– Most importantly, stay focused on the road. Remove all distractions such as mobile phones unstrapped toddlers, etc.

Immediately call our attorneys at Sweet Lawyers if you suffered injuries in an accident like the motorcycle crash on Canyon Street.

Our hotline is (800) 674 7852. Similarly, you may also check our website and chat with our live agents.