With the forecast for warm and sunny weather this spring and summer, the State Patrol expects an increase in motorcycles and likely, motorcycle collisions.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Between 2010 and 2014 in King County, there were 70 fatal collisions and 420 serious injury collisions involving motorcyclists, according to a State Patrol media releae. Last year, 72 motorcyclists died across the state. Six have already died this year.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
According to the Washington Traffic Safety Commission, although motorcycles make up just 4 percent of the registered vehicles in Washington, they account for more than 15 percent of the traffic fatalities (averages taken from 2011-2014).<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Statistics show that the majority of collisions involving motorcycles occur between late March and September. Many of these collisions in the spring involve riders that have not been on a motorcycle for several months due to winter weather. This inexperience is one of several factors that contribute to motorcycle fatalities.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Among the other factors that contribute to fatal motorcycle collisions are speed, impaired riding, lack of experience\/endorsement and lack of legal helmet.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Those traveling by car should be aware of the potential for an increase in motorcycle traffic. Not observing a motorcyclist is one of the causes of collisions involving motorcycles and vehicles.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
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