Motorcyclist Richard Silva, 71, killed and Anthony Hathaway, 29, charged in collision on Bedford Street in Bridgewater, Massachusetts
No bail for man accused of hitting, killing elderly motorcyclist while on drugs with boy in car
Anthony Hathaway, 29, of Whitman, was arraigned Friday in Brockton District Court on charges including motor vehicle homicide while operating under the influence of drugs, operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of drugs, endangering a child while operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of drugs, and negligent operation of a motor vehicle.
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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