Motorcyclist dies after allegedly running red light, hitting car at North Union Boulevard and East Platte Avenue in Colorado Springs, Colorado
Motorcyclist dies after crash east of downtown Colorado Springs
Just before 6:30 a.m., police responded to the intersection of North Union Boulevard and East Platte Avenue, just north of Memorial Park, for a crash between a vehicle and a motorcycle.
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.