Two Injured in I-290 Crash Involving Motorcycle

• May 10, 2023
• Barnes Admin

Two Injured in I-290 Crash Involving Motorcycle

Amherst, NY – On Tuesday, May 9, 2023, at around 6:30 p.m., a rollover crash involving two cars and a motorcycle occurred on I-290 eastbound in Amherst. The accident happened beyond Exit 3, near Niagara Falls Boulevard.

According to Amherst Police, two individuals were injured in the collision, and were transported to the hospital. The investigation into the accident is still ongoing.

Motorcycle Accidents 

Unfortunately, over 90,000 motorcyclists are injured in accidents each year in the United States. Anyone involved in a motorcycle accident should have their investigative team evaluate all aspects surrounding the collision. This includes reviewing:

• Driver accident history
• Police accident report
• Any testing of driver for drugs or alcohol
• Any history of driver with drugs and alcohol
• Phone and texting records of the driver
• All eyewitness accounts of the accident
• Accident history on the I-290
• Inspection of roadway conditions
• Evaluation if pavement markings are clear and up to code
• Evaluation is road signage is clear and up to code
• Any video evidence of the crash
• Blind spots on the vehicle

Motorcycle Accident Attorneys 

As one of America’s largest personal injury law firms, The Barnes Firm has helped many clients injured in motorcycle accidents and have found that some common causes include:     

• Fatigue 
• Distracted driving 
• Speeding 
• Disobeying traffic laws 
• Alcohol or drug use 
• Texting and driving 
• Inexperienced driving 

If you or a loved one have been injured in a motorcycle accident, contact an experienced motorcycle accident attorney at The Barnes Firm. From the first phone conversation through to the final settlement, the team of attorneys at The Barnes Firm will work hard for you every step of the way.  

Call (800) 800-0000 today for a FREE case evaluation. It could be the best call you make.