Fire department lieutenant Sarah Cooksey killed after motorcycle she was riding on collides with car at West Tennessee Street and Dewey Street in Tallahassee, Florida
'Heartbroken': Loved ones grieve TFD Lieutenant Sarah Cooksey after deadly crash
Cooksey, on the back of the motorcycle, was in a wreck Sunday around 9 p.m. at West Tennessee and Dewey streets.
TFD Lieutenant Sarah Cooksey was killed in an off-duty accident
The city of Tallahassee confirmed her passing later in the day in a statement. The city says Cooksey died Sunday in an off-duty accident.
Community mourns the loss of Tallahassee Fire Lieutenant Sarah Cooksey
A tragic loss is being felt across the Leon County community. Tallahassee Fire Lieutenant, Sarah Cooksey, was killed in an off-duty motorcycle crash on Sunday night.
Hundreds gather to celebrate Lieutenant Sarah Cooksey's Celebration of Life
The celebration coming weeks after the fire department's public information officer was killed in a motorcycle crash.
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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