The motorcyclist killed in a solo crash in Douglas County, Nevada, was identified on Wednesday, August 5th, as Kurt Kelso, a 62-year-old resident of Springfield, Oregon. The accident report showed that the man died from the injuries sustained in the accident.
The incident happened around 12:47 p.m. on Kingsbury Grade and Foothill Road near Gardnerville. The Nevada Highway Patrol said that Kelso was northbound on the roadway when he wrongly negotiated a curve on the road and veered off it.
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The victim struck a dirt mound, and the impact ejected the man from the motorcycle. He sustained severe injuries but lived long enough to make it to the hospital where he died. The cause of the accident remains under investigation, and there’s no additional information at this time.
Operating a motorcycle takes different skills than driving a car. However, the two share the same road’s rules and common factors that lead to accidents. A motorcyclist can mitigate collision with a combination of consistent education, regard for traffic rules and basic common sense.
To this end, a motorcycle rider must wear the appropriate gear and clothing to minimize the severity of injuries suffered in a collision. Wearing leather clothing, boots with nonskid soles, a US-DOT compliant safety helmet and gloves helps to achieve the preceding.
Obeying the speed limit is also a key determinant, as the faster a person travels, the harder it would be to stop. Never assume that other drivers on the road can see you; thus, ride defensively, with the headlight on at night, avoid a driver’s blind spot, and signal in advance before changing directions.
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