One motorcyclist killed, one injured, and driver Thane Dennison, 28, charged in collision on Baseline Road in Phoenix, Arizona
Police: Intoxicated driver collides with motorcycle, killing 1 and severely injuring another
Thane Dennison, 28, was in his vehicle traveling east on Baseline Road around 6:30 p.m. Sunday night when he tried to turn left on 48th Street. Dennison failed to yield to oncoming traffic and turned in front of a Harley-Davidson motorcycle with two riders and crashed, according to a Maricopa County Superior Court document.
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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