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Auburn man hurt in motorcycle crash on I-5

Story Highlights:
One injured in Chehalis motorcycle accident
Motorcycle accident caused by windy conditions



Date: February 19, 2011, 02/19/2011
Location: Chehalis, Lewis County, Washington
Type: Motorcycle accident
Outcome: One injured

Juan Santana Alvarez, 34, was traveling north on Interstate 5 near Chehalis around 5:45 PM when he lost control of his motorcycle due to windy conditions.

The motorcycle struck the concrete middle barrier and ejected Alvarez over the barrier into the southbound I-5 lanes. Alvarez jumped back over the barrier to come to a rest in the northbound lanes, out of traffic.

Alvarez was taken to the hospital with a broken leg and internal injuries, he was wearing a helmet, and his motorcycle was totaled.

National Motorcycle Accident Statistics

• There were 96,000 bikers injured during 2008.
• In 2008, motorcycle riders accounted for 14% of total traffic fatalities, 17% of all occupant fatalities, and 4% of all occupants injured.
• 35% of all bikers involved in fatal crashes in 2008 were speeding.
• In 2008, 2,554 (47%) of all motorcycles involved in fatal crashes collided with another type of moving vehicle.
• Per vehicle mile traveled, bikers are about 37 times more likely than passenger car occupants to die in a crash and 9 times more likely to be injured.
• In 2008, 25% of the motorcycles involved in fatal crashes collided with fixed objects, compared to 19% for cars, 14% for light trucks, and 4% for heavy trucks.

Seattle Motorcycle Accident Lawyers
Chris Davis and everyone at the Seattle motorcycle accident law firm of Davis Law Group sends their thoughts and prayers to the motorcyclist injured in the crash. This is an example of a motorcycle accident case in which the injured motorcyclist may be able to seek financial damages from their insurance company. This individual would be well advised to seek the assistance of an experienced and skilled motorcycle accident attorney.


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