(COLUMBUS, Ohio)—Motorcycle Ohio, a division of the Ohio Traffic Safety Office, will present Austin Caldwell of Fayetteville a “Saved by the Helmet” award. The award is given throughout the year to those who survive serious crashes while wearing a helmet. On June 6 2018, Caldwell was on his way to work as an EMT/Firefighter when he was hit by a driver who turned in front of him on US Route 50 in Jackson Township. Caldwell was thrown from his motorcycle into the opposite lane of traffic, and hospitalized with serious injuries. An Ohio State Highway Patrol Trooper told his family that the only thing that saved his life was his helmet.
Included in the presentation will be a certificate of recognition and 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:
Austin Caldwell, “Saved by the Helmet” Award recipient
Michele Piko, State Program Coordinator, Motorcycle Ohio
WHEN: Wednesday, August 17, 2022 – 11:30 a.m.
WHERE: Ohio State Highway Patrol Wilmington Patrol Post Williams Memorial Park
950 Rombach Ave., Wilmington, OH 45177
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 objective 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.