Motorcyclist Ashley Sanderson, 44, injured in collision with alleged hit-and-run driver Charles Smith, 34, near Highway 43 and Salco Road in Axis, Alabama
Motorcycle Dragged More Than a Mile After Collision in Axis
State Troopers tell WKRG a vehicle hit a motorcycle near the midway truck stop in Axis, but the motorcycle was dragged by the vehicle more than mile.
State Troopers Make Arrest In Crash That Dragged Motorcycle Nearly Two Miles
Officials say 34-year-old Charles Smith was arrested at his home Saturday and charged with leaving the scene of an accident with injuries.
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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