Cory Troutman, 36, killed and driver Karen Burgan, 55, arrested in motorcycle collision on East 22nd Street in Tucson, Arizona
Tucson police: Man killed in motorcycle crash in midtown, woman arrested for DUI
Troutman was riding his 2004 Harley-Davidson motorcycle west on East 22nd Street around 8:30 p.m. when police say a 2009 Toyota Scion traveling east made a left turn onto South Swan Road in front of the motorcyclist and the two collided.
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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