Akron, OH (September 7, 2020) – A motorcycle accident reported in the Akron area claimed one man’s life on Thursday afternoon. At approximately 2 p.m., on September 3, the Akron Police Department assisted firefighters at the scene of an accident on South Arlington Street.
Reports show that a 67-year-old man was turning onto South Arlington Street in his 2012 Chevrolet Impala when his vehicle collided with a motorcycle. The rider on the motorcycle, who was described as a 46-year-old man, was ejected from his vehicle.
The rider sustained critical injuries in the accident. He was rushed to Summa Health Akron City Hospital where he succumbed to his injuries. At this time, the police in Akron are investigating the circumstances surrounding the cause of the crash.
We would like to offer our condolences to the family of the man who lost his life in this accident. Our thoughts are with them at this time.
Fatal Motorcycle Accidents in Ohio
Automobile accidents are unpredictable. Regardless of the number of safety measures implemented throughout Ohio, we continue to see thousands of people injured on our roadways. Many accidents involve motorcyclists who are traveling along our roads. Motorcycle accidents are particularly catastrophic due to the fact that they are unprotected against the force of speeding vehicles weighing several thousands of pounds. Although we want to believe that everyone will overcome their injuries from accidents, this is not always true.
Each year, motorcycle accidents throughout Ohio claim the lives of more than 150 people. These accidents leave families throughout our state with overwhelming pain and suffering. There are far fewer things in life that are worse than experiencing the sudden and unexpected loss of our loved ones. Not only are families forced to grieve from these senseless events, but they are often forced to cover tens of thousands of dollars in costs related to funeral and burial arrangements, medical treatment, and more. In some cases, families can work with a wrongful death attorney in Cleveland to obtain compensation for their tragic loss.
Although there is truly no amount of compensation that could ever replace our loved ones and make us whole again, having the financial resources necessary to cover resulting financial burdens can make the process of moving forward less stressful for surviving relatives. The Cleveland motorcycle accident attorneys at Rumizen Weisman, Co. Ltd. understand the challenges that families face after enduring a tragic loss. For this reason, our attorneys provide compassionate and aggressive legal representation to ensure they are able to hold negligent drivers accountable for their actions and move forward from a loss in the best way possible, given the unfortunate circumstances. If your loved one lost their life in an accident, and you believe negligence played a role in their death, contact our personal injury attorneys in Cleveland at (216) 658-5500. Schedule a free case evaluation at your earliest convenience to see how we can help you.
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