Catherine McCoy airlifted after her motorcycle is struck by vehicle on North 5th Street in Page County, Virginia
Motorcyclist Sent to UVA After Crash
It all happened in the Town of Shenandoah in Page County at North 5th Street. Police responded to the call around 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, August 22. Shenandoah Police said a Jeep Cherokee was waiting to make a left turn on Fifth Street when the driver of the BMW tried to go around the Jeep. The BMW hit the Jeep and then hit the motorcycle that was going North
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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