Motorcyclist Tyler Ray Gatlin, 22, injured in collision with pickup on Beltline Road Southwest in Decatur, Alabama
Somerville man injured in Decatur crash
Tyler Ray Gatlin, 22, was injured when the 2006 Suzuki motorcycle he was riding was involved in a crash with a 2006 Toyota Tundra at the intersection of Clarkview Street, according to a statement from Decatur traffic investigators.
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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