An accident involving a motorcycle required a response from both the Weyburn Police Service and EMS. The male driver attempted to take a corner at a high speed, resulting in him losing control of the bike.
Deputy Police Chief Shane St. John says EMS was required at the scene.
“A younger man with a little bit too much speed taking a corner. He thought he could handle it and turned the bike over. He injured himself and needed EMS to actually take him to the hospital to get checked out.”
St. John says they’ve seen many complaints surrounding motorcycles, typically operated by young men. He explains most relate to driving too fast.
“These accidents are one of the reasons why bike insurance is so high, because they can't handle that power. It's got a lot more power than a vehicle and they are a heavy unit and they can tip over rather easily.”
St. John advises motorcycle drivers to remain aware of the power and speed that a motorcycle can travel at, saying “You don't even realize you're in a dangerous situation until it's too late.”
He also regards other vehicles on the road, saying it's important to be observant as motorcycles can be harder to see and can approach a vehicle very quickly.
The driver in this incident was charged under the Traffic Safety Act for driving at a speed that was unreasonable and unsafe.