18-year-old on motorcycle dies after being hit by elderly driver that allegedly failed to yield when turning on Woodridge Drive in The Villages, Florida
Teen motorcyclist killed in crash with vehicle driven by 93-year-old in The Villages
The 93-year-old man from Lady Lake was driving a car westbound shortly after 6 p.m. Thursday on Woodridge Drive when he turned left into the path of the motorcycle, ridden by an 18-year-old male from Oxford, according to an accident report from the Florida Highway Patrol.
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.