Millcreek Township, PA (May 7, 2024) – According to Millcreek police and the Erie County Coroner’s Office, an Erie man was killed in an early Tuesday afternoon incident in Millcreek Township involving a vehicle and a motorcycle.

According to officials, 52-year-old Jamey Umland was identified as the victim by Erie County Coroner Lyell Cook. Cook said that Umland was declared deceased on the scene at around 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The incident in the 4100 block of West 12th Street was first reported at 12:02 p.m., officers added. The Millcreek Township Police Department sent an accident investigator to the site, and the road was closed to traffic for about one hour. However, no further details were released, and an investigation proceeded in the meantime.

Our thoughts are extended to the injured victims and their families. We hope for their complete recovery at this time.

Motorcycle Accidents in Pennsylvania

Per the latest data from officials, the United States Department of Transportation estimates that there will be 8.3 million motorcycles with valid license plates nationwide this year. Of course, several factors make riding a motorcycle attractive, including its affordability and mobility and the independence and enjoyment one provides to a rider.

That said, although riding a motorcycle has numerous benefits, there are also significant dangers to a rider or passenger’s safety. Compared to other drivers, motorcycle riders are more likely to be injured on the road, and they are particularly at risk when they are involved in crashes with careless or negligent drivers.

Thankfully, if you’ve been hurt in a crash, our Pennsylvania motorcycle accident attorneys at the Slocum Firm will assist you and yours. We will review the particulars of your case and calculate the potential damages available to you and your loved ones.

The Slocum Firm will do whatever it takes to ensure that you and your family obtain justice following a life-altering collision. Our team diligently strives to advocate for your interests and secure the equitable recompense that you are entitled to. We have been committed to seeking justice on behalf of injured victims throughout the Commonwealth since 2009. Contact one of our Millcreek Township motorcycle accident attorneys at (570) 209-7376 to discuss your legal rights following a collision.