Jacob Buman Killed in Shelby Motorcycle Accident on County Road M16
The 19-year-old motorcyclist struck a farm tractor turning into a driveway on County Road M16 near Shelby, Iowa.
Jacob Buman, 19, of Harlan, was killed in a motorcycle accident on County Road M16 near Shelby, Iowa, on Wednesday, according to the State Patrol.
The northbound motorcycle rear-ended a 2010 Apache 715 Sprayer tractor as the farm equipment turned left into a driveway. The motorcycle hit the tractor and went into a ditch. No criminal charges or citations have been announced in connection with the collision.
The condition of the tractor driver was not immediately reported.
The crash remains under investigation. Authorities have not released additional details regarding vehicle speeds or road conditions at the time of the collision.
Why did the motorcycle strike the tractor on County Road M16?
While the cause and liability of a crash are being investigated, it is important that a competent attorney handles investigations into cases such as this to ensure the rights of the victim and their family are protected. In motorcycle accidents such as this, investigators look closely at right-of-way rules, turning maneuvers, and following distances.
National Legal Analyst Candice Bond, Managing Partner at Bond Legal. "Injured victims involved in a collision often seek a personal injury claim to cover the cost of medical bills, future medical care, loss of income, emotional trauma, and pain and suffering."
How common are injury crashes in Iowa?
The collision adds to the state's traffic incident record. According to the Iowa Department of Transportation, the state recorded 461 crashes with major injuries during its last full reporting year.
When analyzing rural highway collisions, investigators must evaluate environmental elements that could impact driver reaction times.
According to Stefano Formica, of Bond Legal. "Road conditions, signage visibility, and road lighting are all possible contributing factors that must be fully considered."
Iowa personal injury framework
Iowa follows a modified comparative fault (51% bar) system. The statute of limitations is 2 years.
Damages include economic and non-economic losses.