Multiple motorcycle crashes prompt safety reminders from Lethbridge police

A motorcycle collision connected Tuesday that sent 1 personification to infirmary is prompting Lethbridge constabulary to punctual riders astir roadworthy safety.

Officers were called to nan segment on Highway 3 and 30th Street North conscionable aft 1 p.m.

Police wished that a man riding his motorcycle was travelling westbound connected Highway 3 erstwhile it collided pinch an eastbound Honda Civic that proceeded to move northbound and clear nan intersection.

CCTV footage, which has not been viewed by Global News, appeared to show nan motorcycle speeding up successful an evident effort to hit nan light, constabulary said.

“The antheral operating nan motorcycle was transported to Chinook Regional Hospital successful unchangeable information and nan investigation is ongoing,” nan Lethbridge Police Service said successful a Thursday news release.

Police said officers person investigated aggregate motorcycle collisions truthful acold this year, including a fatal collision connected Canada Day astatine Mayor Magrath Drive South and 9th Avenue South that claimed nan life of a 28-year-old man.

LPS is now reminding motorcycle operators to thrust safely and responsibly.

Tips connected staying safe see nan following:

• Obey nan rules of nan road. Do not speed, prosecute successful stunting aliases execute risky manoeuvres.
• Gear up. Always deterioration an approved helmet, oculus protection and gloves.
• Be aware. It is captious for motorcyclists to beryllium alert of their surroundings and thrust defensively arsenic a bike’s smaller size makes it harder for different drivers to see.
• Avoid riding successful a vehicle’s unsighted spots.
• Keep a safe distance.
• Do not devour intoxicant aliases illicit substances and drive.