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Understanding Fatal Motorcycle Accidents in PA
223 people died in fatal motorcycle accidents in PA during 2010, the most recent year for which statistics are available.
That was a significant increase over the 204 fatalities reported during 2009 and came at a time when there was a noticeable drop in motor vehicle accidents both in Pennsylvania and across the nation.
A Closer Look at the Statistics
As the families and loved ones of the 223 PA fatal motorcycle accident victims grieve their losses, we owe it to them and to other motorcycle riders to take a deeper look at the statistics. In 2010:
- 202 of those killed were motorcycle drivers. The remaining 21 were passengers.
- 124, or 55.6%, of those killed were not wearing helmets during the fatal accident.
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Going Forward
It is important for all drivers to understand the risk and to take steps to help make 2012 a safer year by preventing fatal motorcycle accidents in PA. However, it is also important for the families affected by past accidents to consider the future and to consult with experienced Pennsylvania accident lawyers if they have lost a loved one in a Pennsylvania motorcycle accident.
