A 74-year old Austin resident was hospitalized after his motorcycle was struck by a police vehicle at the intersection of Lamplight Village and Magazine Street. Eyewitnesses say that the officer, a 10-year veteran of the APD, was not paying attention to the road and accidentally glided through the intersection despite the fact that he thought the vehicle was idling. It is believed that the officer was paying attention to the vehicle's onboard communications systems and did not notice that the vehicle was in motion.  Although the force of impact was only around 10 miles per hour, the driver of the motorcycle sustained injuries that were serious enough to require hospitalization for several days. 

If you have been hurt due to the negligent actions of another person, you may be eligible to take legal action to recover damages including pain, suffering, and medical expenses. For more information on motorcycle accidents and personal injury claims, contact the Austin personal injury attorney Vic Feazell at 877-WITH-VIC.