Motorcycle Ohio Presents 'Saved by the Helmet Award'

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For Immediate Release: September 13, 2021

 

MOTORCYCLE OHIO PRESENTS ‘SAVED BY THE HELMET AWARD’

 

(COLUMBUS, Ohio)— Motorcycle Ohio, a division of the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles, will present Marquis Reddick of Lorain a “Saved by the Helmet” award.  The award is given throughout the year to those who survive serious crashes while wearing a helmet.  On Aug. 14, 2020, a vehicle pulled out in front of Reddick causing a serious crash that rendered him unconscious.  As a result, he suffered from a partially amputated left thumb, several broken vertebra in his back, and a broken collar bone.

Included in the presentation will be a certificate of recognition and a new replacement helmet. Motorcycle Ohio hopes that acknowledging riders who wear protective gear will help to promote and increase awareness of the life-saving value of motorcycle helmets. 

WHAT: Motorcycle Ohio “Saved by the Helmet” Award presentation

WHO:

Marquis Reddick, “Saved by the Helmet” Award recipient

Michele Piko, State Program Coordinator, Motorcycle Ohio

Carrie Havens, Motorcycle Ohio Program Coordinator, Cuyahoga Community College West

WHEN: Tuesday, Sept. 14 at 10 a.m.

WHERE: Cuyahoga Community College Western Campus, 11000 Pleasant Valley Road, Parma, OH 44130

BACKGROUND: For more than 30 years, Motorcycle Ohio has provided Ohio’s riders the opportunity to improve their skills and make the roadways safer for all motorists. The state has over 400,000 registered motorcycles, 600,000 endorsed riders, and issues 40,000 motorcycle permits per year. When combining those numbers, this makes Ohio the fifth largest state in the union in total ridership. Funded by motorcycle plate fees and class registrations, Motorcycle Ohio’s objectives is to provide affordable effective education programs to our stakeholders while promoting awareness to other road users. To learn more about Motorcycle Ohio please visit www.Motorcycle.ohio.gov.

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