Brenda Heckle, 60, killed in motorcycle collision on East Colonial Drive in Christmas,Florida
Troopers ID woman, 60, who died in Christmas crash
Brenda Heckle, of Christmas, was riding a motorcycle shortly before 3:45 p.m. on East Colonial Drive when she slowed down to turn left onto Saint Nicholas Avenue, FHP Sgt. Kim Montes said.
For an unknown reason, William Crawford, 39, of Titusville, failed to slow down his pickup truck and crashed into Heckle's bike, Montes 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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