Man on motorcycle dies after colliding with car that fled the scene on 54th Street in the Vermont Square area of Los Angeles, California
Man Killed in Hit-and-Run Crash While Riding Dirt Bike in South Los Angeles
The man was riding his dirt bike eastbound on 54th Street behind a dark-colored sedan when the car’s driver made a unsafe movement that caused the dirt bike rider to crash into the rear of the car, 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.