LANCASTER COUNTY — Motorcyclist Injured After Crash

LANCASTER COUNTY (June 6, 2025) – A motorcyclist was injury after a crash in Lancaster County on June 3.

According to news reports, emergency crews responded to the wreck at the intersection of North Churchtown Road and Main Street/Route 23 in Caernarvon Township around 6:28 a.m.

The motorcyclist was taken to a local hospital to be treated with non-life-threatening injuries, Pennsylvania State Police said. There were no other vehicles involved in the accident.

Pennsylvania State Police are investigating the cause of the crash.

Motorcycle Accidents in Lancaster County

Lancaster is one of the 10 PA counties with the most vehicle crashes, and the county’s major roadways including the Philadelphia and Lancaster Turnpike, US 30, US 222, PA 10 and the Lincoln Highway see devastating motorcycle accidents every year. The severity of these cases is underscored by Pennsylvania’s troubling helmet statistics, where head injury deaths in motorcycle accidents increased by 66% after Pennsylvania repealed their helmet requirement, making the pursuit of maximum compensation even more critical for victims and their families. Intersections are particularly dangerous, with 1,375 motorcycle accidents happening at intersections in Pennsylvania in 2021, almost 40% of all motorcycle accidents in the Commonwealth, and Lancaster County reporting 87 intersection accidents.

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania presents significant challenges for motorcycle accident victims seeking legal recourse. According to Pennsylvania law, an injured motorcyclist can recover damages if they are less than 51% responsible for the accident. This modified comparative negligence rule means that even if a motorcyclist bears some responsibility for their crash, they may still pursue compensation as long as their fault doesn’t exceed 50%.

From a personal injury perspective, motorcycle accident victims in Lancaster County face unique challenges when dealing with insurance companies and establishing liability. Insurance companies and adjusters often have biases against motorcyclists and cyclists, causing them to place some of the liability for the crash back on the victim – even when there is little evidence to support this. These companies may claim that riders were driving recklessly or not following traffic laws, as the more blame they can pin on you, the less they have to pay in compensation.

Establishing clear liability often requires thorough investigation and experienced legal representation. The stakes are particularly high since motorcycle accidents typically result in catastrophic injuries due to the lack of protection compared to enclosed vehicles, making comprehensive legal advocacy essential for securing adequate compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, and long-term care needs.

If you were injured in a motorcycle accident in Lancaster County, our Lancaster motorcycle accident lawyers can help. Contact Munley Law today to schedule a free consultation.

Note: Our team of writers uses secondary sources to produce this post, including local and state media and news sources, regional and state police incident reports, social media platforms, and eyewitness accounts about serious accidents in Pennsylvania. For that reason, if you find any information that is not correct, be sure to contact Munley Law as soon as possible so that we can update the post with the most exact information available. A post will be removed upon request. All information in this post is informational and not intended to be considered legal or medical advice. This post is not a solicitation for business.

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