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Police in New Jersey say a biker and his passenger were injured when an SUV made an illegal left turn in front of them. And the results are shown in the graphic photos from the scene. The Harley impaled the front end of the SUV. Both people on the bike had to go to the hospital.
LETHAL LEFT TURNS:
The U.S. Department of Transportation reports that only 6% of crossing-path crashes involve right turns, compared to 53% of left turns. The number of accidents has virtually doubled! To put it another way, turning left at an intersection is MORE DANGEROUS than turning right at the same intersection. The most obvious benefit is that right-turning drivers are spared from having to cross any oncoming lanes of traffic. Therefore, when making a left turn, motorcycle drivers must be alert not just to approaching traffic in the opposing lane but also to their left to make sure no one is attempting to pass them on the left in their own lane.
Drivers frequently admit after an accident that they were honest when they said, “I didn’t even notice the motorbike when I turned in front of it.” The “left turn problem” has a significant impact on depth perception. A typical commuter may encounter several thousand cars in a day, but other drivers don’t perceive motorcycles the same way they see other cars and trucks. They see how many motorcycles. One? Two? Ten? Whatever number it is, it’s a very small part of the daily driving experience. In addition, due to their size, motorcycles tend to blend in to their surroundings, and it is much harder to see and judge their speed when turning in front of them.
The Gloucester Township Police Department posted about on their Facebook page:
Gloucester Township Police Media Release- Driver and Passenger of Motorcycle Seriously Injured In Crash with SUV
On Monday, May 13, 2024 at approximately 11:01 pm, Gloucester Township Police were dispatched to Woodbury Turnersville Rd., in front of number 425, for a reported motor vehicle crash. Callers reported that a motorcycle, with two occupants, had struck an SUV. It was reported that the operator and female passenger, of the motorcycle, had both been thrown from the vehicle and were severely injured. Officers arrived to find a motorcycle upright, with the front protruding into the engine compartment of the SUV. Officers along with BLS / ALS and fire attempted to stabilize the victims. The victims were then transported to Cooper Hospital Trauma, with serious injuries. There were no reported injuries in the SUV, and all occupants refused treatment.
Officers assigned to the Gloucester Township Police Serious Crash Investigation Team (SCIT) arrived and conducted the investigation. Woodbury Turnersville Rd. was shut down for approximately 2 hours. Initial investigation revealed the motorcycle was traveling West on Woodbury Turnersville Rd. when the SUV attempted to make in left turn into #425 Woodbury Turnersville Rd, in front of the motorcycle, causing the crash. There were signs the driver of the motorcycle attempted to avoid the SUV, but was unable to avoid the crash. The crash currently remains under investigation, there are no charges at this time.
As we enter the summer months, the Gloucester Township Police Department reminds drivers to be alert because motorcycles are smaller and often difficult to see, and that the operator still has the same rights of the road as any other motorist. For more information on motorcycle safety please visit: https://www.njoag.gov/division-of-highway-traffic-safety…/ At this time the names of all involved are being withheld pending notifications and further investigation.
If anyone witnessed this crash, please contact the Gloucester Township Police Department at (856) 228-4500.
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