Elderly Woman Injured in Motorcycle Crash on Highway 12 near Bennet Road [Centralia, WA]

1 Hurt in Centralia Motorcycle Accident on Highway 12

 
CENTRALIA, WA (June 23, 2020) – Friday afternoon, a 78-year-old woman suffered injuries in a car and motorcycle crash on Highway 12.
 
According to reports, a car hauling a motorhome hit the Centralia woman’s motorcycle. The incident took place on U.S. Highway 12 near Bennett Road.
 
The Washington State Patrol confirmed that the woman suffered minor injuries.
 
Due to a lack of details, the events leading up to the collision remain unclear. Once available, further information regarding the collision will be released to the public.
 
Motorcycle accidents are prone to be severe because riders lack stability cars normally offer. Moreover, a motorcyclist is more vulnerable to road hazards, weather conditions, and is less visible to other drivers.
 
Always be alert and focused on the road. Do not use smartphones or other unnecessary devices. Most especially, abide by posted speed limits while on busy boulevards.
 
If you see yourself unfit to drive in a moment, use a rideshare app instead.

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Thus, it is valuable to know what to do if you get involved in a motor vehicle accident
 
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