Larry Welton, 65, killed in motorcycle collision with alleged drunk driver Dagmar A. White, 60, on West Michigan Avenue in Bedford Township, Michigan
Woman arraigned in Sunday's fatal crash
Police said in their preliminary investigation that Welton was eastbound on Michigan Avenue and had slowed or stopped to make a left turn into a gas station when he was struck from behind by an eastbound car.
Larry Welton, crash victim, liked to make people laugh
Funeral arrangements are pending for Larry Welton of Battle Creek, killed Sunday while riding his motorcycle.
Services are expected later for the Vietnam veteran at Fort Custer National Cemetery near Augusta, according to Welton's son, Steve Doud of Kalamazoo.
Candle light vigil held for man killed on a motorcycle
Candles flickered and tears fell for the beloved grandfather, brother and friend, who police said was struck and killed by a drunken driver while travelling on his motorcycle.
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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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