Bond Set for Suspect in Deadly Motorcycle Accident
Posted on May 10, 2010 10:40am PDT
A bond has been set at $20,000 for a man who is accused of driving drunk and causing an accident that killed a Fort Collins, Colorado woman. According to reports, Stephen Johnson caused the accident when he was driving and crossed the oncoming lane of traffic and traveled down into a ditch where he hit the woman and a man who were riding on a motorcycle. Both were hospitalized and the woman died from the injuries. Johnson now potentially faces four felonies including vehicular homicide.
Motorcycle accidents can leave those involved seriously injured due to the force and amount of impact, along with other factors. Those who are left injured often suffer from broken bones, whiplash, concussions, head trauma, spinal cord injuries, fractured ribs and internal bleeding. These motorcycle 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 motorcycle 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.