Vernon, CT (March 4, 2024) – A person identified as 25-year-old James Faulkner was killed in a traffic accident in Vernon on Tuesday, February 27.
Police report two vehicles and a motorcycle collided on Prospect Street between Elm Street and Thompson Street in Rockville. One of the involved drivers fled the scene after the crash happened without rendering aid or waiting for authorities to arrive. Currently, the collision remains under police investigation. No additional information has been made available at this time.
We want to offer our sincere condolences to the family of James Faulkner at this time.
Connecticut Motorcycle Accidents
In the state of Connecticut, over 50 motorcyclists lose their lives per year in traffic accidents. In 2022, there were 62 motorcycle crash fatalities reported throughout the state, the highest number in over three decades. Throughout the United States, each year, approximately 89,000 motorcycle crashes happen yearly.. Approximately 70% of these accidents occur at intersections due to drivers who do not see the motorcyclists. Because motorcycles are much smaller than other vehicles, other drivers often misjudge how fast the motorcyclist may be traveling and turn into their path of travel, causing a crash.
Unfortunately, the majority of these accidents happen due to the actions of negligent drivers. Drivers who are speeding, intoxicated, fatigued, or distracted cause the majority of traffic accidents reported throughout the United States. When it comes to motorcycle accidents specifically, speeding is the main cause. According to information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, approximately 33% of reported motorcycle accidents happen due to drivers who are speeding.
In 2021, over 6,000 motorcyclists lost their lives in fatal traffic accidents throughout the United States. If you have recently lost someone you love in a fatal motorcycle accident, and you believe the crash happened due to the actions of a negligent driver, you deserve to be able to recover financial compensation for your losses and damages. No one should ever have to pay for the damages that result from wrongfully losing a loved one, which is why wrongful death lawyers are here to help you during this difficult time.
At Kanca Law Firm LLC, our wrongful death attorneys in Vernon have been working for decades to help the surviving loved ones of deceased crash victims recover. We will do everything in our power to help you collect compensation for funeral costs and more. You can reach our law office by calling 203-806-7003 to speak with a skilled attorney about your claim.
