Female motorcyclist, 18, dies after colliding with commercial vehicle at County Road 760A and S.E. Airport Road in Arcadia, Florida
18-year-old motorcyclist killed in DeSoto County crash
She was traveling eastbound on County Road 760A and turned left onto S.E. Airport Road directly in front of a commercial vehicle, driven by a 35-year-old man from Iowa.
18-year-old motorcyclist killed in a crash in Desoto County
An 18-year-old woman was hit and killed while riding her motorcycle near S.E Airport Road and County Road 760A on Friday.
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.