(La Porte County, IN) - Motor vehicle drivers are urged to play closer attention for motorcycles hitting the roads now since the weather is becoming more like spring.

 

La Porte County Police Capt. Derek Allen said drivers should be certain there are no oncoming motorcycles before venturing out and crossing intersections.

 

He said the same applies for making sure there are no motorcycles behind drivers or in their blind spots prior to turning or changing lanes.

 

“Look once, look twice and also a third time,” he said.

 

Allen said drivers should also slow down as an extra safety precaution.

 

Earlier this week, police said Alec Tucker, 30, of Kingsford Heights was killed when an SUV on the opposite side of U.S. 35 pulled out in front of him while trying to cross the four lane highway at 400 South in Kingsbury.