Bull Pen November 2009 - 10/26/09 11:21 AM
Welcome back to the Bull Pen.   Often I am asked questions about the Rescue Rider program.  I have put the following information together to help folks better understand what our program is all about.  Let's face the facts.  Motorcycle accidents and fatalities are a major concern.  "Our nation's greatest traffic highway safety challenge is motorcycle fatalities," says U.S. Transportation Secretary Mary Peters, noting that biking deaths are rising while other vehicle fatalities are declining"
According to the U.S. Department of Transportation's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), in 2007, 5,154 people died in motorcycle crashes, the highest level since NHTSA began … (5 comments)