Amherst, OH (July 4, 2022) – Two people were hurt on Saturday, July 2, after the motorcycle they were riding was hit by a motor vehicle in Amherst. The accident was reported at around 9:10 p.m. on N. Ridge Road.
Local sources revealed that 70-year-old William Varga was headed westbound on a motorcycle when his bike was struck by an oncoming driver. A 2017 Volkswagen Jetta driven by 53-year-old Jill Wohlever was reportedly making a turn at N. Dewey Road. Wohlever reportedly failed to yield to Varga.
Varga and his passenger, Patricia Varga, were both wearing helmets and transported to Mercy Hospital-Lorain before being transported to Cleveland Metro Hospital for treatment. Wohlever was also hospitalized.
An ongoing investigation into the cause of the crash is underway.
Our thoughts are with William Varga, Patricia Varga, and their families at this time. We hope for their full recovery.
Motorcycle Crashes in Ohio
Around 175 fatal motorcycle accidents are reported in the state each year, according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol. Of all fatal crashes, motorcycle accidents made up roughly 16 percent. According to statistics, roughly 54 percent of fatal motorcycle accidents occurred in metropolitan areas. 212 persons lost their lives in tragic motorbike collisions in 2016.
While exploring Ohio on a motorcycle is fun, it can also be dangerous. Motorcycle accidents and fatalities are rising all over the state. Knowing some of the common causes of motorcycle accidents will help you to ready to prevent them and respond to them when they do occur.
After being hurt in a collision, the legal team at Joseph Law Group will battle to ensure that you receive proper compensation, and that fight begins by filing a personal injury claim to recoup lost funds. To recover any lost losses brought on by the accident, we can assist you in building a solid claim. Our skilled legal team can help you with your personal injury claim. For many years, after horrible tragedies, our personal injury attorneys have fought for the legal rights of victims hurt in motorcycle accidents and their families.
Call our offices at 216-522-1600 right away to speak with an experienced Amherst motorcycle accident lawyer about your case and learn how we can aid in your injury recovery.
Note: Our writers use outside sources when writing these posts. These outside sources include but are not limited to news outlet reports, local and state police accident reports, social media posts, eyewitness accounts, and other sources about accidents that take place in and around the Greater Cleveland area. We do not independently verify the facts surrounding this injury accident. If there is something inaccurate in our story, please notify us immediately so that we can correct the post as soon as possible. We will remove a story if requested.
Disclaimer: Our team of attorneys at Joseph Law Group has been helping injured victims and their families throughout the state of Ohio for decades. We hope that these posts will be a reminder to our community members to use an abundance of caution when operating a motor vehicle to avoid and prevent being involved in a serious accident that results in injury. This is not a solicitation for business. None of the information in this post is intended to be medical or legal advice. The photo used in this post was not taken at the accident scene.
