Emily Garlit, 23, killed, Jorge Gonzales injured, and Linda Sarmiento, 30, charged in motorcycle collision with hit-and-run driver on Bell Road in Antioch, Nashville, Tennessee
Woman killed, man injured in Antioch hit-and-run crash
Police asked anyone who sees a gray Nissan missing a rear bumper with damage to its back passenger side to call Crime Stoppers at 615-74-CRIME.
Woman charged in Antioch hit-and-run admits she was drinking
Linda Sarmiento, 30, turned herself into police Sunday afternoon. During an interview with crash investigators, Sarmiento admitted that she had been drinking prior to the accident.
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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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