Nickolas Watke, 17, dies when car strikes his motorcycle on CR-464 at Bahia Road in Marion County, Florida
Lake Weir student victim in deadly motorcycle accident
According to FHP, Watke was riding his motorcycle in the left lane of CR-464 and was approaching the intersection of Bahia Road when Philip Catalano, 72, tried turning left. Catalano hit the fron of Watke's bike, throwing the teen onto the pavement.
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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