A crash involving a CATS bus and a motorcycle on Friday night has left at least two injured.
The crash happened at the 1500 block on N. Tryon Street at around 10:25 p.m. after the bus, making a left turn from N. Tryon Street onto Dalton Avenue, turned in front of a 1999 Yamaha Motorcycle traveling south on N. Tryon Street.
The motorcyclist was rushed to Carolinas Medical Center with life threatening injuries.
At the time of the crash, the bus had 12 passengers. One passenger was transported to Carolinas Medical Center with minor injuries.
Police continue to investigate the crash.
It’s important for all motorists to remember that motorcyclists have the very same rights and privileges as any other motor vehicles on the road. Therefore, motorist should not hesitate to share the road and stay alert to the presence of motorcyclists. Further, motorcycles are encourages to stay visible to other drivers. If you have ever been involved in a serious motorcycle accident, call 704-499-9000 or 877-374-5999 toll-free and speak directly with one of the Motorcycle Accident Attorneys of Reeves, Aiken, and Hightower. You and your loved ones can breath easy with the best accident attorneys in their corner.