Man, 31, dead after rear-ending broken-down car with motorcycle on the Northwest Freeway in Houston, TX
Motorcyclist killed after smashing into car on side of Highway 290
A motorcyclist is dead after a crash in northwest Houston that happened around 1:30 a.m. Sunday.
Investigation into Fatal Crash at 12300 Northwest Freeway
The identity of the male victim, 31, is pending notification to family members by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences.
Motorcyclist killed after hitting disabled car in NW Houston
The driver of the Camaro was uninjured but a passenger in the car was taken to the hospital after incurring a seizure, which Houston police said was unrelated to the accident.
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It was about 1:35 a.m. when the driver of a gray Chevrolet Camaro was traveling inbound on the Northwest Freeway, lost control of the vehicle, and struck the guard wall. The vehicle became disabled and the driver was able to steer it to the far right lane, where it stopped and did not move any further. The driver stated he put his emergency flashers on and waited for emergency assistance. The 31-year-old victim, operating a black Harley Davidson motorcycle, was also driving inbound and struck the back of the Camaro. The motorcyclist died at the scene. Following the crash, the passenger of the Camaro had a seizure and was transported to Ben Taub General Hospital in stable condition, but that was unrelated to the collision.
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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