Joshua Pinilla, 20, killed in motorcycle collision with semi truck on Interstate 95 in Hollywood, Florida
Motorcyclist run over by tractor-trailer on I-95 in Hollywood
According to the Florida Highway Patrol, a motorcycle being driven by Joshua Pinilla, 20, slammed into the back of a Chrysler 300. He was thrown from his motorcycle and landed on the highway, where he was run over by an approaching tractor-trailer.
Motorcycle enthusiast, 20, killed on I-95; hit by tractor-trailer
Pinilla, a car and motorcycle enthusiast, was traveling south on his 2009 Kawasaki when he rear-ended a 2008 Chrysler driven by Doracy DeMagalhaes-Burns, 65, of Miami, Wysocky 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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