Motorcyclist Jeremy J. Sowa, 43, killed in collision on Southeast Powell Boulevard in Portland, Oregon
Motorcyclist killed in crash on SE Powell Boulevard
A deadly crash early Tuesday morning involving a motorcycle and two other vehicles has closed Southeast Powell Boulevard from 138th to 143rd avenues.
Police identify motorcyclist killed in SE Powell Boulevard crash
Sowa was riding a motorcycle eastbound on Southeast Powell Boulevard when he crashed into a pickup truck that was turning left onto Southeast 141st Avenue from Southeast Powell Boulevard.
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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