Winnipeg police, biker groups urging caution following recent motorcycle accidents
Global News
The Winnipeg Police Service and some motorcycle organizations are urging caution to all road users following recent motorcycle collisions within city limits.
The Winnipeg Police Service and some motorcycle organizations are urging caution to all road users following recent motorcycle collisions within city limits.
On Tuesday, Winnipeg police responded to a single-vehicle crash involving a motorcycle on Lagimodiere Boulevard that sent the motorcycle driver to hospital. The driver remained in hospital on Wednesday in stable condition. Police say it appears the motorcycle struck a curb before losing control.
On Friday, a 28-year-old male driver of a motorcycle died after a two-vehicle collision on McGillivray Boulevard.
Officers believe the way the motorcyclists were driving, and likely speed, were factors in both accidents.
Sgt. Stephane Boulet of the Winnipeg Police Service’s traffic division says all motorists need to use extreme caution while sharing the roadways.
“As a motorcyclist you have to be aware of your surroundings, be ready to react to anything that may happen in front of you or beside you,” Sgt. Boulet told Global News. “And same thing for regular motorists — motorcycles are a smaller vehicle on the roadway, they don’t occupy a full laneway, so obviously just be aware of your surroundings.”
Sgt. Boulet adds that applies to all motorcyclists and drivers, no matter their level of experience.
“As a rider, you may feel confident (but) you need to give yourself the room and space to stop and react to anything that may come in front of you,” he added.