Motorcyclist Milton Thompson, 61, killed in collision at Florence Boulevard and Glendale Avenue in Florence, Alabama
Florence man killed in Sunday night motorcycle accident
The names were not released pending notification of next of kin.
The accident remains under investigation by the Florence Police Department.
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The driver of the SUV, Audrey White, was uninjured but did appear to be impaired. She was later charged with manslaughter and transported to the Lauderdale Co. Detention Center.
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Witnesses told police Thompson turned before the Jacks’ entrance, almost like she was about to drive up on a grassy section of the parking lot.
Since motorcycle crashes often end in serious injuries, victims need immediate help
Motorcycle accidents are more likely to end in serious injuries or death for the motorcyclist, since the rider is not protected from the force of a collision. When a motorcycle accident happens, the injured rider needs immediate, appropriate medical care, the accident needs to be investigated, and the insurance companies need to be informed.
When a motorcycle crash is caused by negligence, additional steps need to be taken to protect the legal rights of the injured motorcyclist or the family members of someone killed in a motorcycle crash. Go here to learn more about motorcycle accidents and claims.
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