Motorcyclist in critical condition after collision with car on 19th Avenue and Bell Road in Phoenix, Arizona
Motorcycle rider critical after traffic accident
Phoenix Police spokesman Sgt. Alan Pfohl said the collision between a BMW and a motorcycle happened at 19th Avenue and Bell road shortly after noon.
Investigators on scene said a man in his 50s was riding the motorcycle. The driver of the BMW, a woman in her 30s, stayed on scene.
According to a witness, Ted Turner, it appeared the rider of the motorcycle was tossed some distance after the impact of the BMW.
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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