Another alcohol related death in Orlando emphasizes the need to drive defensively. According to Orlando police department officials, in the early morning hours a BMW was racing another vehicle on I-4 when the BMW tried to avoid hitting a motorcyclist, lost control, and rolled over several times. The driver not only hit the motorcycle, but also caused 2 passengers to be ejected from the car-killing one of them.

As Orlando car accident lawyers, we have written before, that these tragedies will continue as long as motorists continue to drink and drive. In addition, the reports of car accidents caused by racing and other reckless driving appear to be on the increase. This points out the need to expect reckless behavior on the part of other drivers and to protect yourself and your family. This is especially true, as in this car accident, when you are driving late at night or in the early morning hours.

Finally, this tragedy also involved the failure to wear seat belts. Had the passengers simply taken a moment to buckle up, they may not have been ejected. Sadly, once a driver or passenger is thrown from a vehicle the risks of serious or fatal injury increase. With all the new and improved safety features we see on vehicles, it is so sad to read another report of passengers failing to buckle up.