A North Charleston police officer suffer minor injuries Friday morning when he attempted to avoid a collision with a pickup by laying down his motorcycle, report news sources.
According the South Carolina Highway Patrol, the incident occurred just after 7 a.m. as the 38-year-old officer was riding a 2009 Harley-Davidson motorcycle westbound on Centre Pointe Drive. An eastbound 1995 Ford pickup truck attempted to make a left turn in front of the motorcycle. To avoid the collision the officer laid down his motorcycle but then flew off the bike and struck the truck.
The officer was taken to a local hospital with minor scrapes and was treated and released. The driver of the truck, a 33-year-old man, is facing charges of failing to yield the right of way.
Being a Florence car accident attorney, I am well aware of the types of injuries that can be suffered in a motorcycle crash. I wish the officer a rapid recovery from his injuries. Because of my experience as a Florence personal injury lawyer, I am very aware of the split-second difference between everything seeming fine and a terrible vehicle crash. I urge motorists always to practice safe driving habits and to stay alert to changing road and traffic conditions.
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