The roadway is back open after a motorcycle crash on Highway 41 in Henderson. Officials with Henderson Dispatch say they got a call about a crash at 4:32 p.m. on Tuesday. A

Motorcycle accidents are among the most severe types of road injuries due to the lack of protective barriers for riders. Unlike car drivers, motorcyclists are exposed directly to impact, which increases the risk of fractures,

State Police said Robert J. Koenig, 45, who was driving a motorcycle, died after colliding with a compact car on state Route 40 in Schaghticoke.

Repealing universal motorcycle helmet laws is associated with a significant increase in crash-related inpatient costs, according to a study published in the Journal of the American College of Surgeons.

According to MyNewsLA, the California Highway Patrol logged the collision at about 3:15 a.m. at the Springdale Street interchange. Witnesses again reported that the rider appeared to be speeding before striking the right shoulder wall, and officials said there was no immediate additional information available from investigators.