Two on motorcycle identified as Michael Stone, 48, and Shannon Tolbert, 48, sent to hospital after leaving roadway and crashing on Route 148 near Zeigler, Illinois
Two injured in motorcycle crash near Franklin-Williamson County line
The Franklin County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) told News 3 that the crash occurred around 10:20 p.m. on Route 148, just north of the county line. Two people have been injured in the crash, and they have been transported to a St. Louis hospital.
Two people airlifted to hospital after motorcycle crash near Franklin-Williamson County line
An investigation showed that 48-year-old Michael Stone, of Marion, was traveling south on his motorcycle when he lost control and left the road.
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.