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Let's Be Careful out There via articles base As gas prices continue to soar, many people now prefer motorcycles as their mode of transportation. One of the reasons is that these two-wheeled motor vehicles are among the cheapest and most widespread forms of motorized transport. motorcycles increase, the number of motorcycle accidents also escalates. The rate of But, as the sales of JUNE 16 • 2ND ANNUAL HOME GROWN HEROES/FALLEN OFFICER MEMORIAL RIDE at the Cumberland County Courthouse. Registration 8 a.m. Ride 9:45 a.m. $20. Call 922-6673. JUNE 23 • CAPE FEAR PEDIATRICS POKER RUN at Louie's Sports Pub. Registration 11 a.m. Ride at noon. $10. Cash prizes, 50/50 raffle, music, vendors bike show and more. Call 723-0644 for more information. motorcycle accidents are higher than automobile accidents. According to the data last 2005 of the United States Department of Transportation from the Fatality Analysis Reporting System, there are 75.19 fatal crashes per 100,000 registered vehicles for motorcycles. This is four times higher than passenger cars at 18.62 per 100,000 registered vehicles. In 2006 there were 4,810 recorded motorcycle deaths in the United States. Findings related to the cause and characteristics of motorcycle accidents: • More than 80 percent of fatalities occur off roadway. • About one-third of motorcycle riders that are fatally injured did not have a proper license. • Around 60 percent of motorcycle fatalities happened at night. • In 2 percent of the accidents, the cause was roadway defects, such as potholes, pavement ridges, etc. • 1 percent of these accidents were caused by animal involvement. • Less than 3 percecnt are accounted because of vehicle failure. • Approximately, three-fourths of the crashes involved another vehicle. • More or less, one-fourth of the accidents were single vehicle accidents where the motorcycle collides with the roadway or some fixed object. • Two-thirds in single vehicle accidents, motorcycle rider error was present as a factor of the accident. • Weather is a factor in just 2 percent of motorcycle accidents. • The most likely place for these kinds of accidents are intersections. • One of the major cause of motorcycle accidents is the failure of other motorists to recognize motorcycles in traffic. • Motorcycle rider error was present as factor in two-thirds of all single vehicle accidents. JUNE 23 • 2ND ANNUAL BEST BIKES IN FAYETTEVILLE BIKE SHOW at Busters Bar and Grill. Vendors, food drinks, auction and more. Bike show registration 1-4 p.m. Call 723-0644 for more information. JULY 21 • 10TH ANNUAL CHRISTMAS IN JULY TOY RUN at M&M Leather & Custom cycle. Registration 8 a.m., ride 10 a.m. $15 and unwrapped gift. Passenger $10. Call 261-4601 for more information JULY 28 • WINGMEN MC LUPUS RIDE. Find out more at www. capefearhd.com/calendar.php. • Accidents are likely to happen in a short span of time, close to the trip origin. • 96 percent of the accident-involved motorcycle riders are males. • The age of most riders who are involved in these accidents ranges from 16 to 24. PATRIOT GUARD RIDERS The Patriot Guard Riders is a diverse group of patriots from every state that come together to honor fallen soldiers at funeral services across the country. Visit www.patriotguard.org for more information. • 92 percent of accident-involved motorcyclist were without formal training. • Alcohol involvement is shown in almost half of the fatal accidents. • In motorcycle accidents, the possibility of injury is extremely high with 98 percent in multiple vehicle collisions and 96 pwercent in single vehicle accidents. DOMESTIC BEER $ Seven Days A Week Call for more information S 1.50 4624 BRAGG BLVD. • The severity of the injury increases with alcohol involvement, speed and motorcycle size. • 73 percent of the riders involved in these accidents used no eye protection. • The most deadly injuries to the victims were injuries to the head and chest. • 60 percent of motorcycle riders were not wearing helmets during the accident. • Less than 10 percent of riders involved in these accidents have insurance. • Involvement in motorcycle accidents is reduced by using motorcycle headlamps and wearing high visibility orange, bright red or yellow jackets. • Training in motorcycle riding also reduces accident involvement. Buy 1 Get 1 FREE Lunch Special! "Mention this ad" Valid Mon.-Fri. ONLY Not valid with any other offer. "utws"u " # I HhvT CrHvyy I8( #!% # # 26 UCW JUNE 13-19, 2012 WWW.UPANDCOMINGWEEKLY.COM