Acting Captain Rob Huss
Government and Media Relations
(360) 596-4010 – office
(360) 596-4015 – fax
http://www.wsp.wa.gov
*** For Immediate Release***
Date:
July 18, 2012
Contact:
Lieutenant Kandi Patrick
Phone:
(509) 682-8103
E-mail:
Kandi.Patrick@wsp.wa.gov
Twitter:
@wastatepatrol
WSP Reminding Motorcycle Enthusiasts to Slow Down on
North Cascade Highway (SR 20)
Wenatchee -- The Washington State Patrol (WSP) in Wenatchee is reminding motorcycle enthusiasts to slow down on the North Cascades Highway (SR20) in Okanogan County. Two of the most challenging areas on the North Cascades Highway for novice or unfamiliar riders are the Liberty Bell (Cut Throat) curve and “Seven Devils” which are where our last three motorcycle riders were involved in separate collisions in the last month.
Lieutenant Patrick stated, what is interesting is all three riders were from the B.C. area, we are extremely fortunate those three collisions did not result in fatalities. About half our motorcycle fatalities involve only the motorcycle. Those are clearly “loss of control” incidents, many of them because people are taking what seems like fun curves at too high a speed.
The WSP has been trying to get the message out to all riders and drivers to slow down to the suggested speed limit signs where they are posted. As a reminder, the suggested speed limit signs in Washington indicate how fast you can take the curve safely -- Example: If the suggested sign says 35 MPH, that is the speed you should be taking the curve, anything above the suggested speed limit could result in your losing control of your motorcycle.
Ride Safe -- Be responsible -- Slow Down