Aislinn Kern, 33, killed; 3 men seriously injured, and Elizabeth Waterbury, 57, charged in multi-motorcycle crash on Route 63 in Litchfield, Connecticut
Several people hurt in Litchfield motorcycle crash(link is external)
Police say that Route 63 was closed in the area of Norfolk Road around 1:30 p.m. due to a multi-motorcycle crash. Several people were hurt, including at least one person who suffered life threatening injuries.
Life Star was requested to the scene for two people. Police did not release any further details.
Motorcycle passenger killed in crash identified as Harwinton woman, 33(link is external)
When they arrived troopers found the Litchfield woman, 57, who had been driving the SUV, a 2014 Ford Escape S. She told them there had been a motorcycle in her lane and she had swerved into the southbound lane to avoid it.
Troopers found she swerved into the path of a group of 18 motorcycles and had hit four Harley Davidsons.
Litchfield woman facing manslaughter charge in connection with October crash(link is external)
Waterbury now faces a second degree manslaughter charge, DUI, assault, and tampering with physical evidence charges. She is being held on $1,000,000 bond.
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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