Winston-Salem, NC (December 29, 2020) – A 48-year-old motorcyclist in Winston-Salem was hurt in a crash that took place on Monday, December 28th. The collision was reported at approximately 8:40 p.m. on Akron Drive, near the intersection with Indiana Avenue.
The Winston-Salem Police Department responded to the crash scene shortly after the accident occurred. According to officers, 48-year-old Christopher Dolan Astrop was riding his motorcycle when he was involved in a crash with a passenger vehicle at the intersection. Paramedics arrived at the scene and transported Astrop to a local hospital with serious injuries. There is no further word on his condition. No other injuries were reported and the driver of the car has not been identified at this time. Details on the cause of the accident are unclear.
The WSPD is still investigating the crash. There is no additional information available.
We would like to offer our thoughts and best wishes for a complete and speedy recovery to Christopher Astrop following this motorcycle accident in Winston-Salem.
Motorcycle Accidents in North Carolina 
Many North Carolinians enjoy riding motorcycles, either for fun or as a primary form of transportation. On any given day, there are thousands of motorcyclists on the streets and highways across our state. While riding a motorcycle can be enjoyable, it does not come without risk. In 2018, there were 3,566 motorcycle accidents in North Carolina with 2,806 injuries and 176 deaths. The rate of death and injury among motorcyclists is far greater than the same rate for other motorists, including drivers and passengers in commercial and non-commercial vehicles.
Many North Carolina motorcycle accidents result in serious injuries. These injuries can include broken bones, head trauma, spinal cord injuries, neck injuries, soft tissue injuries, and more. A motorcycle accident can lead to a recovery period that may last months or even years. Motorcyclists are given very little protection from the force of a crash with a larger vehicle. Often, these accidents are caused by the negligence of another driver.
If you or a loved one have been hurt in a North Carolina motorcycle crash, it is important to contact a skilled and experienced North Carolina motorcycle accident lawyer as soon as possible. Due to the serious nature of these crashes, and the associated medical costs, you should always let a professional handle these claims so that you do not receive an inadequate outcome. At Burton Law Firm, we are here to help and we know what needs to be done to get the recovery that you deserve. Attorney Jason M. Burton has represented crash victims and their families for nearly a decade and during that time has recovered more than 40 million dollars in total compensation for his clients. We strongly believe that all innocent motorists should be able to obtain justice when they have been hurt by the negligence of another.
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