Pittsburgh, PA (May 1, 2024) – Following an accident on Monday morning, a Slippery Rock motorcyclist was transported by medical helicopter to a hospital in the Pittsburgh region.

According to Slippery Rock Police Chief Terry Fedokovitz, the accident happened around 11:15 a.m. when a 27-year-old man was involved in a crash with a southbound vehicle while riding his motorcycle along Franklin Street close to South Main Street.

The victim was thrown off the motorcycle and airlifted to a medical facility in the Pittsburgh area. An ambulance was called to a neighboring hospital in order to transport another collision victim, though neither of the victim’s current conditions is known. An investigation proceeds in the interim.

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

Motorcycle Crashes in Pennsylvania

Motorcyclists who are involved in collisions often sustain serious, permanent injuries as well as significant financial losses. First, motorcyclists are not as well protected when riding as occupants of passenger vehicles since there are no doors to function as barriers, seatbelts, or other restraints. Unfortunately, all too many cyclists forego helmets. As a result, in an accident, the motorcyclist’s body is often in direct contact with the road or other vehicles, and their injuries are frequently severe.

That said, injured riders in Pennsylvania may be able to file a claim for damages against the responsible party, such as the at-fault motorist.

Though settlements with insurance companies are common after a crash, contacting a qualified attorney after a crash is paramount. Here at the Slocum Firm, our Pennsylvania motorcycle accident lawyers will assist you with submitting a claim, which includes reviewing the specifics of your case and measuring the potential damages available to you and yours.

At the Slocum Firm, we stop at nothing to secure justice for you and your family after a motorcycle crash has changed your lives. Our team works hard to represent your interests and get the fair and full compensation you are due. Since 2009, our lawyers have dedicated themselves to pursuing justice on behalf of injured victims across the Commonwealth. Call (570) 209-7376 to speak with one of our Pittsburgh motorcycle accident lawyers about your legal rights after a crash.