Motorcycle hit by car in Danville, KY
This afternoon, 8/28/09, Jimmy Lane, while driving his motorcycle was injured when a car turned in front of his path. The accident occurred in Danville, Kentucky around lunch time. It is reported that witnesses saw a car traveling south bound on Fourth Street attempt to make a left hand turn into a fast food restaurant’s property when the car struck Mr. Lane’s motorcycle, which was traveling north bound on Fourth Street. Police reported that Mr. Lane, upon impact with the car, was thrown over the car and landed on the road. The driver of the car was not injured. The motorcyclist was taken from the scene of the accident to Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center for treatment of his injuries, which may include a broken leg.
Brent T. Ackerson, an injury attorney with Bahe Cook Cantley & Jones PLC says: “Too often we see motorcyclists, bicycle riders, and pedestrians, injured when motorists are in a hurry or not paying attention when they turn across traffic. From the reports, this initially appears to be a clear cut case of negligence on the driver of the car’s part. Hopefully the parties involved have insurance to take care of the injuries, pain & suffering, and medical bills, Mr. Lane will incur.”
