Michael Emery, 64, and 55-year-old passenger both injured when their motorcycle collides with car at 5th Street and Park Street in Atchison, Kansas
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A Toyota passenger car driven by Ayiana Blacksmith-Juarez, 19, Topeka, was northbound on 5th Street and after stopping at the northbound stop sign proceeded into the intersection to turn west onto Park Street. The vehicles collided.
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.