Boy Killed in Dirt Bike Accident

A teenage boy was killed after his dirt bike crashed into an SUV. The thirteen-year-old rolled past a stop sign at an intersection and drove into the side of an SUV that was going through it. The impact threw Blake "Austin" Barrett from his bike, and although he was wearing a helmet, it fell off as he was ejected. He was pronounced dead at the hospital shortly after the accident. According to police, the woman driving the SUV will not be charged or ticketed as she tried to avoid him and did not cause the accident. 

Bike accidents can leave those involved seriously injured due to the lack of protection bicycles offer. Those who are left injured often suffer from broken bones, concussions, head trauma, spinal cord injuries, fractured ribs and internal bleeding. These bicycle accident injuries can lead to expensive medical bills, lost work wages and vehicle damage repair which can greatly affect your life.

If you or someone you know has been injured in a bike accident, you should contact an injury attorney to pursue a case against the negligent party who caused the accident. A personal injury lawyer will protect your rights through this process while working to recover expenses on your behalf. Please take some time today to contact a personal injury attorney to begin discussing the details of your case and moving forward with your life now.