Darrell Madison, 54, injured in motorcycle crash on Douglas Road in Topeka, Kansas
54-year-old Topeka man injured in Shawnee County motorcycle crash
A 54-year-old Topeka man was injured late Wednesday in a motorcycle crash in Shawnee County, the Shawnee County Sheriff’s Office said.
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Darrell Madison was riding his motorcycle on Douglas Road when he lost control of the bike on a curve. The vehicle hit a ditch, and he was thrown off. He was taken to a hospital in Topeka with serious but non-life threatening injuries. Investigators say he was wearing a helmet.
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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