A 37-year-old motorcyclist has died after a crash with a car in Colorado Springs, according to the Gazette. The accident happened late in the evening in Fountain at the intersection of Fontaine Blvd and Fountain Mesa Rd. A Hyundai Accent made a left turn off of Fontaine, in front of a Harley Davidson motorcycle that was traveling the opposite direction on Fontaine. The motorcycle collided with the car in the intersection, and the rider was taken to Memorial Hospital. The rider was wearing a helmet, but died from his injuries. The 20-year-old man who was driving the car was not injured. It is not clear who was at fault in the accident.
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Each year, about 4,000 motorcyclists are lost in crashes across the country. Everyone who rides is aware of the potential danger. Many motorcycle crashes are single vehicle accidents, involving a rider losing control, often due to excessive speed. However, too often motorcycle accidents are caused by drivers of cars and trucks who simply don’t see the bike. A left turner who cuts off a motorcycle or a lane changer who doesn’t see the bike riding in the other lane are things that every rider knows. It is important for riders to always be aware of the possible dangers that cars present. Of course, it is equally important for the drivers of those cars to be aware of their surroundings, and remember how damaging an accident can be to a motorcyclist.
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