1 Injured and 1 Arrested in Camas Motorcycle Accident
CAMAS, WA (August 27, 2019) – A person sustained injuries in a motorcycle accident on Highway 500 on August 24.
According to reports, 38-year-old James Koch rode his 2007 Yamaha YFR motorcycle on Highway 500 near Northeast Robinson Road at around 2:00 p.m. However, Robin Ray driving an eastbound 2019 Volkswagen Jetta drove across Koch’s lane and hit him.
As a result, Koch flew into the Jetta’s windshield. Responders revived James Koch when they came to the scene.
James Koch sustained a fractured vertebrae in his neck and a fracture at the back right of his skull. Responders rushed Koch to PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center in Vancouver for treatment.
Meanwhile, the WSP charged 37-year-old Robin Ray with failure to yield the right of way and third-degree driving with a suspended license.
Weaving in and out of lanes is dangerous. Always stay at your lane and be aware of the presence of other motorists around you. Pay attention and consider small vehicles like motorcycles and bicycles because these are more prone to road accidents than bigger vehicles.
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