Two Motorcyclists Injured in Weekend Crash, One Victim Struck Twice

Daniel H. Burge, 19 and Zachary R. Elder, 21, were both injured in an accident along I-435 and N.W. 120th Street around 10:30 on Saturday night.  The two men were riding a 2008 Suzuki motorcycle when they rear-ended a Jeep.  Both men were thrown from the motorcycle.  Elder was then struck a second time by another Jeep. 

Both men were taken to an area hospital for treatment.  Officers at the scene reported that Elder was wearing a helment, while Burge was not.  The drivers of the Jeeps were not injured.

At Roswold Law Group we want to remind everyone about motorcycle safety.  Now is a great time to review our article on Protective Motorcycle Gear.  As warmer temperatures invite motorcycle enthusiasts to head out on the roads, let's remind all of our Kansas and Missouri drivers to practice motorcycle safety and share the roads.

Although wearing a helmet is not as free and may not seem as enjoyable, we encourage all motorcyclists to wear a helmet. In Missouri, it is the law.

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