Richard Turner, 45, killed when motorcycle collides with pickup on Danville Road in Decatur, Alabama
45-year-old motorcyclist killed in Decatur collision
Richard Turner was traveling north when his motorcycle collided with a 1998 Chevrolet pickup truck near the intersection of Dianne Street Southwest, police said in a news release. Officer Jason Whitten said the Chevy was driven by 68-year-old Tierce Machen III. It was not immediately clear whether Machen was injured.
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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