44-year-old man and 9-year-old girl ejected and seriously injured when their motorcycle collides with car at Franklin Gateway and Delk Road in Marietta, Georgia
Serious injury car/motorcycle crash in Marietta
According to Officer Chuck McPhilamy of the Marietta Police Department, the department’s Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (S.T.E.P.) Unit is investigating a serious injury motor vehicle crash that happened on Saturday April 23, 2022, at 4:18 p.m. on Delk Road at Franklin Gateway.
Motorcycle driver, 9-year-old passenger seriously injured in Marietta collision, police say
Police said the Honda left a turn lane and tried to cross over multiple westbound lanes on Delk Road and crashed into the motorcycle.
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.