Truck and Motorcycle Collide, Killing Motorcyclist 

Police are investigating the fatal crash between a motorcyclist and truck on Thursday afternoon in Las Vegas. 

The collision occurred at 3:00 p.m. on November 4th at the intersection of Vegas Drive and Peter Buol Drive. 

A Dodge Ram 1500 was reportedly heading westbound approaching the intersection when it collided with a Yamaha XSR900. 

The motorcyclist was riding southbound on Peter Buol when it hit the front of the truck, per reports. 

As a result of the impact, the rider was ejected onto the road. 

Emergency personnel transported the rider to University Medical Center where he unfortunately succumbed to his injuries. 

The 42-year-old male driver of the Dodge Ram stayed at the scene and was fully cooperative with authorities. 

According to statistics, approximately 80% of accidents involving a motorcycle result in injuries or death. 

Motorcycle accidents, according to the NHTSA, accounted for 14% of motor vehicle accident deaths in 2019. Motorcyclists should be fully aware of the safety challenges in which they face while riding on roads in California. Below are some tips for motorcyclists:

• Wear proper protection
• Ride responsibly 
• Be knowledgeable and practice how to properly operate a motorcycle 
• Ensure you are licensed prior to operating a motorcycle

If you or a loved one need legal help following an accident, contact JT Legal Group at (888) 529-3111.