The Georgia State Patrol reported a single-vehicle accident involving a 59-year-old man from Hull, Raymond Still, which occurred on Saturday, May 16. The accident report revealed that the crash happened at about 12:30 p.m. on Ga. 17, mile marker 14, White County, Georgia.
The GSP stated that the victim was traveling down on the road on his motorcycle and going around a curve. His bike suddenly went off the shoulder of the road and continued down a steep mountainside. It also went into some trees before it came to a rest.
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When emergency medical services arrived at the scene, they found Still fatally wounded and pronounced him dead. Authorities are yet to release any further information about the crash.
Motorcyclists are most vulnerable to road accidents than other motorists. Hence, they must ride safely and avoid speeding on roadways. Speeding may lead motorcycle riders to lose control of their vehicles. When this happens, it leads to dangerous accidents, causing severe injuries or loss of life.
Motorcycle riders must also wear protective gear when they are riding their bikes. This helps to prevent them from suffering from fatal injuries when collisions occur. However, the use of helmets and knee guards should not make motorcyclists ride without caution.
Accident reports show that helmets reduce the fatality rate of motorcycle accidents and prevent riders from suffering critical injuries. Authorities also advise motorcyclists do ride safely and avoid speeding on busy roads. If motorcyclists keep to these and other rules and regulations, the rate of accidents will reduce.
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