WARREN COUNTY VEHICLE CRASH KILLS INDIANA MAN
A multi Vehicle Accident on Sunday in Warren County, Indiana left one man dead. 25-year old Tyler Potts from Williamsport, Indiana died when his Motorcycle Crashed into a car.
According to Indiana State Police, Potts was on his motorcycle on Indiana 263 when a car driven by 74-year old Kay Lape from West Lebanon, Indiana started to turn left. Lape apparently was not aware of Potts's whereabouts on the road. Thus, she turned her car in front of the motorcycle which caused the motorcycle to collide with the car. Potts was taken to a local Indiana hospital where he later died from his injuries. Lape was not hurt in the auto accident.
Indiana State Police say Potts was wearing a helmet in the vehicle crash. While helmet use will not prevent every motorcycle crash fatality, studies do show helmets can save many lives. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration found helmets are about 37% effective in avoiding deaths. That means that in 2003 when there were 3,661 rider deaths in motorcycle accidents, more than 1,100 more motorcyclists would have died had they not been wearing helmets.
Experienced Indiana Vehicle Accident Lawyers know how dangerous our roads can be for drivers, riders and passengers no matter what vehicle they are using. If you or someone you love was hurt in an auto crash, the Personal Injury Attorneys at Crossen Kooi can offer solid advice. Contact the Indianapolis Vehicle Accident Lawyers for a FREE consultation.
