VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. — Troopers responded to 36 motorcycle crashes during this year’s Bike Week.
Officials said four of those crashes involved fatalities.
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Of the 36 crashes, 28 happened in Volusia County, five in Brevard County and three in Flagler County. Two of the fatal crashes were reported in Volusia County, and one each were reported in Flagler and Brevard counties.
FHP said those numbers could rise, as troopers have up to 10 days to submit a crash report.
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Officials with Halifax Health Trauma Team said they cared for a record number of 163 trauma patients during Bike Week. Of those, officials said 88 patients were Bike Week-related admissions.
While the 88 Bike Week-related trauma patients put the center just three patients less than the census during Bike Week 2021, the trauma center saw an increase of trauma alert patients to 106.
“This was the most trauma team activations we have ever seen during the event,” said Lindsay Martin, director of nursing, emergency and trauma services, in a statement. “The beautiful weather and more attendees unfortunately resulted in more motorcycle accidents. We appreciate all the highest level of care our Team Members provided to residents and visitors during the event.”
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