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Another tragic Fort Myers motorcycle accident took place over the weekend. A 34-year-old man was killed when his motorcycle hit a truck, he was thrown from his bike and then a car hit him.
The accident happened just before 5 p.m. at Fowler Street and U.S. 41. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the motorcyclist was traveling at a high rate of speed and failed to make the turn, crashing into a vehicle. He landed on the ground and was hit by another car.
Read more about the accident.
The Motorcycle Safety Foundation suggests motorcyclists apply effective mental strategies such as:
• Constantly search the road for changing conditions. Use MSF’s Search, Evaluate, Execute strategy (SEESM) to increase time and space safety margins.
• Give yourself space and time to respond to other motorists’ actions.
• Give other motorists time and space to respond to you.
• Use lane positioning to be seen; ride in the part of a lane where you are most visible.
• Watch for turning vehicles.
• Signal your next move in advance.
• Avoid weaving between lanes.
• Pretend you’re invisible, and ride extra defensively.
• Don’t ride when you are tired or under the influence of alcohol or other drugs.
• Know and follow the rules of the road, and stick to the speed limit.
Read more tips from the Motorcycle Safety Foundation.
At Bernardo Injury Law, we are concerned about your safety. If you or a loved one has been involved in an accident, contact us at (239) 332-3000 or email us at gethelp@injuryinfo.org.