The beginning of May has historically marked the start of the most dangerous time of the year for motorcyclists in Ohio with sharp upticks in crashes and deaths coinciding with the warmer months.
CLEVELAND — Both the Ohio State Highway Patrol and avid motorcyclists are urging the motoring public to share the roadway.
“We want to make sure that anyone that enjoys riding their motorcycle out there on Ohio’s roadways stays safe and uses common sense when they are riding their motorcycle and to wear their helmet,” Sgt. Matt said. “We ask all motorists to be cognizant and aware of everyone that shares the roadway.” On April 11, one of Brown’s friends and clients, 29-year-old Eugene Smith, was riding his motorcycle on State Road near Leopold Avenue, just a few blocks away from Brown’s barber shop. As Smith traveled southbound, the driver of an SUV attempted to make a left turn directly in his path. Smith, a father of three, was pronounced dead at the scene.
“It is the worst time of the year. Beginning of the season, it’s sad to say, you know that almost inevitably you are going to lose 2, 3, 4 friends,” Brown said. “Everybody has been hibernating all winter and non-riders aren’t accustomed to motorcycles yet.”
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