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EPISODE · Apr 15, 2026

WSP warns of 27x higher fatality rate for motorcycle riders

from Clark County Today News

The Washington State Patrol is launching an early motorcycle safety campaign as warmer weather brings more riders to the roads. National statistics reveal motorcyclists face fatality rates up to 27 times higher than car occupants, with speed being a factor in 33% of motorcycle deaths compared to 22% for cars. Chief John R. Batiste emphasizes that inexperienced riders ages 21-24 account for 49% of speed-related fatalities nationwide, making proper training and protective gear essential for survival on Washington's scenic byways. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/increasing-interest-in-motorcycle-riding-means-increasing-risks-for-inexperienced-riders/ #MotorcycleSafety #WSP #WashingtonState #RiderSafety #TrafficSafety #SpeedKills #DefensiveRiding #MotorcycleTraining #RoadSafety #PacificNorthwest

The Washington State Patrol is launching an early motorcycle safety campaign as warmer weather brings more riders to the roads. National statistics reveal motorcyclists face fatality rates up to 27 times higher than car occupants, with speed being a factor in 33% of motorcycle deaths compared to 22% for cars. Chief John R. Batiste emphasizes that inexperienced riders ages 21-24 account for 49% of speed-related fatalities nationwide, making proper training and protective gear essential for survival on Washington's scenic byways. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/increasing-interest-in-motorcycle-riding-means-increasing-risks-for-inexperienced-riders/ #MotorcycleSafety #WSP #WashingtonState #RiderSafety #TrafficSafety #SpeedKills #DefensiveRiding #MotorcycleTraining #RoadSafety #PacificNorthwest

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