Man killed in hit-and-run motorcycle collision on County Road 42 in Marion County, Florida
Motorcyclist hit by one car, run over by another in fatal double hit-and-run
The Florida Highway Patrol said the 64-year-old man was a passenger of a motorcycle with a 60-year-old woman driving. According to FHP, the two were riding west on County Road 42 near SE 102nd Court Road when an unknown vehicle clipped their rear of their motorcycle, ejecting both the driver and passenger.
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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