Nicholes Koegel, 36, dies; Christie Harrison, 44, injured when motorcycle crashes into back of vehicle on Arkansas 141 during police pursuit in Craighead County
Separate crashes in Arkansas fatal to 3 motorcyclists
A 2009 Kawasaki was traveling north on West Parker Road south of Washington Avenue around 10:25 p.m. when the motorcycle left the roadway, according to an Arkansas State Police report.
Both riders were thrown from the vehicle, police said.
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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