LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) – Multiple motorcycle crashes in Central Kentucky have resulted in serious injuries and two fatalities over the past 24 hours.
Emergency crews responded to two crashes in Lexington, one on Georgetown Road on Wednesday and another on Winchester Road on Thursday morning. Both incidents resulted in life-threatening injuries. Additionally, a fatal crash in Rowan County claimed the life of a 23-year-old rider.
Lexington Crashes
On Wednesday afternoon, a motorcycle collided with an SUV at Georgetown Road and Glenn Arvin Avenue, sending one rider to the hospital with life-threatening injuries, according to authorities.
On Thursday morning, a van and a motorcycle collided at Winchester Road and East Loudon Avenue. The coroner identified the deceased rider as 35-year-old Jeremy Bales of Lexington. He was pronounced dead at the hospital.
Rowan County Fatality
Just after 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, 23-year-old Christopher Blake Adkins died after colliding with a Ford Explorer on KY 801 North in Rowan County. Authorities confirmed that he was later pronounced dead.
KENTUCKY STATE POLICE are investigating all three crashes.
Safety Concerns
AAA’s Lori Weaver Hawkins emphasized the importance of awareness, stating that the rise in crashes is typical during the warmer months when riders return to the roads. She urged both drivers and motorcyclists to take precautions to prevent accidents.
Hawkins advised drivers to minimize distractions and maintain a safe distance from motorcycles. Justin Hacker with Man O’ War Harley Davidson echoed the sentiment, urging drivers to give motorcyclists extra space on the road.
Motorcyclist Responsibility
Weaver Hawkins noted that motorcyclists should also watch for road hazards and wear protective gear. In 2022, Kentucky experienced over 1,700 motorcycle crashes, resulting in 124 fatalities.
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