42-year-old man on motocycle crashes into bear, killing both of them on State Road 40 near Ocala, Florida
Florida man, bear die in motorcycle crash
The Florida Highway Patrol says a motorcyclist hit a bear that was standing in the westbound lane of State Road 40 near Ocala.
Florida motorcyclist killed in crash with bear, troopers say
The driver of the motorcycle, a 42-year-old man, was not wearing a helmet, according to the report. He was taken to Orlando Regional Medical Center and was pronounced dead.
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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