On Thursday, May 14th, a motorcyclist who was going too fast for road conditions survived a near-fatal collision with a vehicle in Kennewick, Washington. The accident report disclosed that the authorities identified the hospitalized victim as Kody S. Simmons, 31, a resident of Pasco.
The preliminary report by the Washington State Patrol disclosed that the man lost control of his bike at Columbia Drive roundabout. Simmons was reportedly going too fast as he approached the intersection of Highway 240, Highway 395, and Columbia.
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At about 5 p.m., the injured victim’s Victory High Ball motorcycle collided with a Toyota Corolla driven by Joseph T. Derousie, 42, of West Richland. Simmons sustained extensive injuries, and the medics took him to Trios Southridge Hospital for treatment. There is no update on his condition at this time.
The Toyota driver did not sustain any injury in the collision, and he does not have a lability in the accident. The WSP cited Simmons for driving too fast. The crash led to the roundabout blockage for several hours, while the cleaning crew cleared the debris from the road.
Auto-motorcycle accidents are not uncommon in the state of Washington and other parts of the United States. Facts gathered from accident reports show that the rider of a bike is prone to sustain fatal or life-altering injuries than the driver of a vehicle.
Traffic authorities state that motorcyclists crash because they go too fast because of their desire for an adrenaline rush. They advise bikers to desist from speeding and wear protective apparel when riding to save their lives if an accident occurs.
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