Motorcyclists on Benefit Rides and In Long Groups Beware Of the “Whip” Effect Advises Pennsylvania Motorcycle Lawyer
Recently an article was posted in the York, Pennsylvania Daily Record. It stated a sobering fact known to this avid motorcycle rider and Pennsylvania motorcycle accident attorney. Namely, motorcycle “benefit rides” and riders with long groups may be fraught with hidden dangers. The article cited the unfortunate death of art teacher Terry Fleagle, 41, who died when the bike she was a passenger on collided with another motorcycle during a benefit ride. According to the York Daily Record, this was the second recent local incident of people dying in a Pennsylvania motorcycle accident while participating in a benefit ride. The other death occurred when police officer Michael C. Weigand, Jr. of Adams County, Pennsylvania died when his bike was struck during a benefit ride.
The danger of traveling in a long group of motorcyclists is described as the “whip” effect. Basically motorcyclists at the head of the pack pick up speed and get away from those in the back who then accelerate to catch up and can be caught by surprise by sudden slowing or stops. If you are in the back and try to keep up some times you are not paying full attention to the other drivers on the roadways and they are sometimes not paying attention to you rather than focusing their eyes on the lead group.
If you or a loved one has been involved in a Pennsylvania motorcycle accident, please feel free to contact one of our experienced motorcycle accident attorneys for a free no obligation consultation at 1-800-421-9595 or online at www.reiffandbily.com. Remember please be aware of the dangers of riding in large groups with motorcycles as chance favors the prepared man.
