Paul Chambers III Killed in Greensboro Motorcycle Accident
Greensboro Police investigating fatal collision at West Friendly Avenue and King George Drive
A 21-year-old man died Thursday after a collision at the intersection of West Friendly Avenue and King George Drive, according to the Greensboro Police Department. Paul Chambers III, of Greensboro, was operating a Kawasaki motorcycle. A Hyundai Santa Fe was traveling east on West Friendly Avenue, attempting a left turn onto King George Drive, and a collision occurred in the intersection. Chambers died at the scene from injuries sustained in the collision. The driver of the Hyundai was transported to a local hospital for treatment. The Greensboro Police Department's Crash Reconstruction Unit is investigating the incident. The motorcycle's speed was a factor in this collision.
The Greensboro Police Department's Crash Reconstruction Unit is investigating the fatal collision that killed Paul Chambers III. The investigation will examine various factors, including traffic signal phasing, road conditions, and the actions of both drivers involved.
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), motorcyclist fatalities in the U.S. increased by 5% in 2022 compared to 2021. In North Carolina, there were 170 fatal motorcycle crashes in 2022, a slight decrease from 179 in 2021, according to the North Carolina Department of Transportation.
Candice Bond noted, "Left turns are a common factor in motorcycle accidents. Drivers frequently misjudge the speed and distance of an oncoming motorcycle, especially when making a left turn, which often leads to collisions where the motorcyclist has little to no time to react." Stefano Formica added, "The lack of structural protection for motorcyclists means that even low-speed impacts can result in severe or fatal injuries, highlighting their extreme vulnerability compared to those in cars."
The investigation aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the incident.
Under N.C. Gen. Stat. § 28A-18-2, surviving family members may file a wrongful death action. North Carolina applies contributory negligence. The statute of limitations is 2 years.
Recoverable damages may include loss of financial support, loss of services and companionship, funeral expenses, and the estate's losses.
Candice Bond, Managing Partner at Bond Legal, noted that "When a rider doesn't come home, the silence left behind is truly deafening."