Man Killed in South Seattle Motorcycle Crash | Seattle Personal Injury Lawyer

Type: Motorcycle Accident

Date: October 25, 2009, 10/25/09

Location: South Seattle

Outcome: One dead

A motorcyclist was killed Sunday around 10 p.m. after he was thrown from his motorcycle in South Seattle.

The man, identified as Joshua C. Smith of Seattle was pronounced dead at the scene.

According to Seattle police, Smith was traveling westbound at a high rate of speed on South Myrtle Street when he hit the back of a car at Beacon Avenue South.

Smith was thrown from his motorcycle and hit by another car.

Our deepest sympathies go out to the family of Joshua C. Smith and we pray the family finds strength and comfort in a difficult time.

The main causes of motorcycle accidents are road conditions like pot holes, puddles and debris and also driving errors by the motorcyclist like following a vehicle too closely, swerving in and out of traffic and the lack of protection.

Wearing a helmet can cut the risk of brain injuries related to motorcycle accidents by 88% due to the high rate of death from head trauma.

It may be in your best interest to speak with an experienced Seattle accident lawyer if you or someone you know has been involved in a motorcycle accident.