"Motorcyclists are 28 times higher to die in a fatal crash," according to a Gundersen injury prevention coordinator
LA CROSSE, Wis. (WKBT) – The number of injuries from motorcycle crashes goes up in the summer months.
May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month.
Riders should be cautious in unfamiliar areas, especially near dawn and dusk.
Serious injuries can result from hitting a deer on a motorcycle.
And any one on a motorcycle to wear a helmet, even though Wisconsin does not have a helmet law for all riders.
“Motorcyclists are 28 times higher to die in a fatal crash than other passenger vehicles. So it’s really important to protect the brain,” said Gundersen Health System injury prevention coordinator.
It’s not just motorcyclists who should be careful.
Other drivers should keep an eye out, motorcycles are easier to miss if you aren’t paying attention.
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May 26, 2021 at 06:53AM
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