Boone County, KY (April 28, 2021) – One man was severely injured as a result of a motorcycle accident in the Hebron area. At around 3:13 p.m., on April 27, the Boone County Sheriff’s Office responded to the scene of an accident on Airport Access Road (Kentucky Highway 212).
According to reports, a 20-year-old female was driving a black Ford Escape on Airport Access Road. As she attempted to enter the eastbound Interstate 275 ramp from Airport Access Road, she struck a 2010 Honda motorcycle, which was driven by a 41-year-old man.
The impact of the crash caused the rider to be thrown from his vehicle, resulting in severe and life-threatening injuries. The injured man was airlifted via UC Air Care to the University of Cincinnati Medical Center where he was admitted in critical condition. The driver of the Ford was not injured in the accident. At this time, the circumstances surrounding the accident are under investigation with the Boone County Sheriff’s Office.
Our thoughts are with the victim who was injured in this accident. We hope for his full recovery.
Motorcycle Accidents in Kentucky
Each year, motorcycle accidents in Kentucky claim the lives of nearly 100 people. Over 1,000 others are left with injuries. Accidents involving motorcycles are more likely to leave victims with debilitating injuries that require hospitalization and treatment. Not only are victims forced to endure the physical consequences of these accidents, but both victims and their families suffer from the mental and physical impacts. Hundreds if injured motorcyclists are forced out of work for an extended time to recover, leaving them without a source of income to cover the towering medical expenses they are forced to endure.
Not only are riders often rushed to area hospitals immediately following their accidents, but they are often forced to go through therapy and other treatment that can last several months, if not years. Given the uncertainties in the aftermath of motorcycle accidents, victims can greatly benefit by exploring legal options available to them. Accident victims should reach out to a Louisville motorcycle accident attorney to seek compensation and justice for their injuries. Working with a responsive and knowledgeable legal team can help to ensure your legal rights are protected should you become the victim of a motorcycle accident in our state.
Kentucky personal injury attorney Aaron Whaley at the Whaley Law Firm advocates on behalf of victims injured in motorcycle accidents in Louisville and throughout the state of Kentucky to ensure they get the justice they deserve. Our firm works diligently to help victims protect their legal rights by holding wrongdoers accountable for their actions. Attorney Whaley understands the challenges victims face in the aftermath of collisions. For this reason, he provides aggressive and competent legal representation to help victims get the maximum amount of compensation available for medical treatment, lost earnings, and various other costs they face from their accidents. If you sustained injuries in an accident, as a result of another person’s actions, contact our Kentucky law firm at 502-532-2340. to see what legal options are available for you.
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Disclaimer: As esteemed members of the local community, we at The Whaley Law Firm are always striving to improve safety for all Kentucky drivers who live and work in our beautiful state. We are, of course, always extremely saddened by these tragic accidents that happen on a daily basis but we do hope that by bringing awareness to the dangers that are lurking at every turn, other members of our community will take the necessary precautions to avoid these crashes. This is not intended to be a solicitation for business. Please do not misconstrue any of this information as legal or medical advice. The photos depicted in this post are not representative of the actual accident scene.