Motorcycle Rider Injured In North Shore Accident
A motorcycle rider sustained injuries in an accident that occurred at approximately 9.15pm on North Shore Road in Pembroke last night [May 23].
Emergency services attended the scene where ambulance personnel tended to the injured rider who was seated nearby. The man was transported to King Edward Memorial Hospital for further treatment.
Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service personnel cleared the road of debris before traffic flow was returned to normal. Details of the accident and the rider’s injuries are limited at this time, however we will update as able.
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What function does the wearing a motorcycle helmet perform ?
The wearer can still suffer concussion and become a vegetable.
If you are going fast enough the helmet will not save you.
Why people ride bikes wearing a “T” shirt; bathing suit; and flip flops is beyond comprehension.
In the State if Florida The wearing of Helmets are an option of personal choice for which the rider accepts total responsibility.
The Florida Legislature there by reduces its liability.
For to often Helmets don’t seem to work, as a matter of fact they are often contribute to and are the cause of some accidents.
Tourist/ Visitors are compromised because,
They get short ” a crash course” at the livery.
Rented under sized scooters.
Rented poor quality scooters
Rented old under powered scooters.
Never have worn a Helmet.
Never ridden a motorcycle.
Never towed a pillion passenger.
Never driven on left side of road.
Motorcycle Helmets.
1) Some Helmets impair peripheral vision.
2) They Add extra weight to the head .
3) They do not save lives.
4) They impair hearing.
5) They are a oven to wear and can cause strangulation.
6) Poor fitting.
7) Cause a distraction.
8) Untreated Helmets can cause scalp disease and head lice.
9) Extra unbalanced weight throws the head to the ground.
10) Riders take more chances as a result of increased confidence level.
actually someone in a car hit this young man…