Keith Ellsworth McKinley, 57, in motorcycle crash on Greenback Lane near I-80 in Sacramento, California
Sacramento man ID’d by coroner in motorcycle crash
The crash occurred about 1 a.m. when McKinley was riding a 2015 Harley-Davidson motorcycle westbound on Greenback Lane, approaching the onramp to westbound Interstate 80. The motorcycle was traveling at a high rate of speed in the right lane, when McKinley lost control and the motorcycle struck the west curb of the onramp, according to a California Highway Patrol news release. He was ejected from the motorcycle and struck a light pole.
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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