Location: Route 13 southbound, south of Pinetree Road, Middletown, Delaware
Date of Occurrence: Friday, June 11, 2010, at 9:16 p.m.
Involved Parties: 2003 Harley Davidson motorcycle
Operator- Michael Mitchell, 46, of Dover, Delaware
Passenger- Lisa Watson, 47, of Wilmington, Delaware
Resume: Troopers and emergency personnel responded to Route 13 southbound, south of Pinetree Road last night for a motorcycle vs. deer crash.
In this case, the deer crossed the path of the motorcycle and the two collided.
Both occupants of the bike were ejected and thrown to the ground. The operator and passenger were both transported to Christiana Hospital. Ms. Watson’s injuries are considered life threatening.
It is unknown at this time if the occupants were wearing a helmet. This crash remains under investigation.
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That is so sad. Hope they will both be ok and have a full recovery.
ReplyDeleteI can't believe motorcycles are even legal with your whole body exposed to moving vehicles all around you and getting ejected like a projectile on some type of impact. If it is so important for motor vehicle drivers to wear a seat belt which is the law, how could anyone justify it is safe to ride a motorcycle on the road when you are so vulnerable to things. I never understood that. You couldn't pay me to ride a motorcycle even if you bought me the most expensive top of the line model. Just the mere thought of losing a limb and getting my skin burned off is enough to deter me.
Please pray for these two wonderful people. His son is a local high school student.
ReplyDeleteFirst of all my heart goes out to their families. I will prayer for their recovery.
ReplyDeleteNow, about motorcycles being not legal. Get a grip!!!! I feel there should be proper equipment use (helmet, etc), but to say to make them illegal is plain crazy. If you have ever been on a motorcycle you would know the freedom and sense of adventure it gives you. People just need to use better judgement sometimes when riding!!! AND MOST OF ALL other vehicles need to watch out for them. ACCIDENTS HAPPEN!!!!!!!