Motorcycle Accident Lawyer Blog

A motorcycle accident in Lincoln County, Nebraska killed one woman and sent another woman to the hospital earlier this week. The driver, 43-year-old Susan McConnell, died at the scene of the accident on Route 27 near the town of Wiscasset. Her passenger, 32-year-old Tamara Hoke, was taken to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

A preliminary investigation has stated that both women were wearing helmets at the time of the accident. No information has been gathered to point to drugs or alcohol being a cause of the crash. The investigation now points to an underinflated front tire that caused McConnell to lose control of the motorcycle in the early afternoon. Both McConnell and Hoke were thrown from the motorcycle into the southbound lane.

Motorcycle accidents are often caused by factors such as speed or alcohol, and death is most often caused by the rider not wearing their helmet. However, in this case, something like an under inflated tire, which seems a minor detail killed a woman wearing a helmet. This should help to reinforce the idea of looking over your motorcycle before you get on to be sure everything, including properly inflated tires, is maintained correctly.

If you or a loved one has been injured in a motorcycle accident, please contact the Motorcycle Accident Lawyer site to find an experienced injury lawyer in your area. They will be happy to answer any questions you have, and help you decide if you should pursue a claim.