Russell Foster, 63, dies when his motorcycle crashes into back of car on U.S. 60 in Nowata County, Oklahoma
Motorcycle Driver Killed In Nowata Crash
He was life-flighted to the hospital in Pryor, but died from a head injury.
Motorcyclist dies after crash with car near Nowata
Neither the Malibu driver, Kylie Crawford, 22, of Dewey, nor her passenger, Jessica Sammarco, 23, of Eucha, was injured.
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According to Oklahoma State Troopers, Russell Foster, 63, was westbound on a Honda motorcycle on U.S. 60 when the car in front of him slowed down because another car was turning. Foster, who was not wearing a helmet, ran into the back of the car and was thrown 50 feet. He was airlifted to a hospital in Pryor, but died from injuries sustained in the crash.
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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