Kent Motorcycle Accident Attorney | Young Man Killed in Tragic Motorcycle Accident

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Speeding and illegally passing cars often leads to disastrous roadway accidents, especially when driving a motorcycle. As a Seattle motorcycle accident lawyer, I am always sad to hear about a young death due to careless driving. According to King 5 News, a motorcycle accident left a newly licensed driver pronounced dead at the scene. 18 year old David Swift died just a half-hour after passing his motorcycle license test in Bellingham. The motorcycle crash occurred after Swift attempted to pass another vehicle and suddenly lost control. Speeding through traffic and inattention to the road may have played a role in the accident. Swift, along with his brother, decided to take a curvy road following his test. Even though this tragic accident occurred in Bellingham, speeding and inattentive driving behaviors are often seen on neighboring roads of Kent as well.

There is a different motor-vehicle test to obtain your license to operate a motorcycle for a reason. Motorcycles are more exposed than other vehicles and can be very dangerous especially in inclement weather. Speeding is dangerous for all vehicles on the road including motorcycles. Take the responsibility of driving safe seriously in order to reduce tragic accidents such as this one.

What makes this accident even more tragic was that it could have been prevented. Even with practice riding a motorcycle can be extremely dangerous. I can only hope that other riders, both young and old learn from this fatal accident and are more cautious when riding. With the rainy season upon us, experienced riders should be the only people on the street. My thoughts go out to this young man’s family.