Wayne E. Whitworth Jr., 43, and Kristie Ann Mason, 40, killed in motorcycle crash with minivan in Lexington County, South Carolina
2 killed in motorcycle crash in Lexington County
Fisher said the motorcycle ran a stop sign and was hit by a minivan traveling west on state Highway 6. Whitworth and Mason died at the scene. The driver and passengers of the minivan were not hurt.
Autopsies were planned Monday.
Two Dead in Fatal Motorcycle Accident in Lexington County
While these factors are examples of crashes where the motorcycle driver may be found responsible for the accident, many motorcycle crashes are the fault of the driver of another vehicle.
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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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