Cody Layne Newsom, 19, killed, and Connor Waldron, 20, and Manuel Perez, 69, injured in motorcycle crash on Florida Avenue in Tampa, Florida
One dead, two injured in motorcycle crash
Newsom was pronounced dead at the scene.
Waldron was in serious condition at St. Joseph's Hospital in Tampa. Perez was taken to Florida Hospital Tampa with minor injuries.
Tampa crash leaves motorcyclist dead, 2 others injured
Both of the motorcyclists were wearing helmets. Alcohol was not a factor in this accident.
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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