Fatal Motorcycle Crash in Irwin, PA.

Motorcyclist Dies After Car Drives into his Path.

A motorcycle crash on Route 30, near the Arby’s in Irwin, has left one man dead. According to police, the accident occurred Saturday night around 9 p.m.

Police say the accident occurred when a vehicle drove into the motorcycle’s path. The motorcyclist could not stop in time and crashed into the driver’s side of the vehicle. The vehicle then flipped over onto its roof.

The motorcyclist died on impact and the driver of the vehicle was taken to a nearby hospital for minor injuries.

Drivers of motor vehicles tend to merge into lanes without seeing a motorcyclist which then causes an accident. Also, drivers turning in front of motorcycles is a common way an accident occurs. Drivers do not realize that motorcyclists cannot slow down as easily as a vehicle can.

You can read our previous blog post where we discuss how drivers can protect motorcyclists on the road.

Recovering compensation after an accident.
When a motorcyclist is involved in an accident, the injuries they sustain can be life threatening and at times deadly. If you lost a loved one in a motorcycle accident, you may have the right to recover money for medical bills, funeral costs and pain and suffering.
Contact the attorneys at Berger and Green at 412-661-1400 for a free no obligation consultation to discuss your case today.

Source:
WTAE, “One dead, one taken to the hospital after crash in Irwin.”