On Saturday, August 8th, a traffic collision in central Fresno, California, killed a motorcycle rider. According to the Fresno County Coroner’s Office, the victim, Jammie Wilson, a 45-year-old resident of the city, passed away from his injuries.
The accident report placed the time of the occurrence at about 9:06 a.m. at North Vagedes and West Shields Avenue. Witnesses told officers with the Fresno Police Department that Wilson was possibly speeding while operating his motorcycle.
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A pickup truck operated by an unnamed person accidentally pulled into the motorcyclist’s path, causing a collision. Lt. Carl E. McKnight said that Wilson died at the scene while the driver involved stopped and cooperated with their investigation. The motorist did not appear impaired, and so far, there is no citation.
Riding a motorcycle requires continuous learning and a different skill set from driving a car. However, accidents involving the two involve the same factors, and the same road rules apply to motorcyclists and motorists.
When a collision occurs between the two, the motorcycle rider is often the fatal victim; thus, motorcyclists must exercise extra care and caution when on the road. After mounting a motorcycle, the person operating it must check the clutch and throttle to ensure they are working smoothly, and adjust all mirrors for sharp views.
Test front and rear brakes to verify firmness, and test the horn to ensure functionality. Check tires for cracks or bulges, look for signs of oil and gas leakage, check the hydraulic fluids’ level, and test the headlights for high and low beams.
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