Doug Blubaugh, 76, was involved in a motorcycle accident in Tonkawa, Oklahoma which cost him his life. Blubaugh, who won a Gold Medal for wrestling in the 1960 Olympics, was killed when his motorcycle was struck by a passenger truck, according to KOCO in Oklahoma City. Blubaugh was well-respected and loved by many people in his community and the wrestling world.
It is unclear if the diver of the truck was injured. Blubaugh was immediately taken to the hospital where he died a few hours later. According to police, no drugs or alcohol were involved. The exact cause of the accident is still under investigation.
Motorcycle crashes cause approximately 4,000 fatalities per year and even more injuries. Three- fourths of these are caused by collisions with passenger automobiles. The prominent cause of motorcycle collisions is failure of the automobile driver to detect the motorcycle as they enter roadways or intersections. Though unintentional, their failure to see a motorcyclist can result in grave injuries or fatalities and sometimes permanent disability. Motorcyclists can employ an accident attorney to attain due reparations from the negligent diver.
Because motorcyclist lack the protection a passenger vehicle offers their injuries may requires extensive medical care which can become overwhelming very quickly. A qualified accident lawyer will be able to challenge insurance companies and the negligent driver to get the maximum compensation the accident victims deserves. Seeking the advice of an accident attorney is advised before making any settlement with an insurance company.
