Bonnie L. Smoot, 62, killed in motorcycle crash on SW 61st in Topeka, Kansas
62-year-old Kansas woman dies in motorcycle accident
The driver lost control of the motorcycle when the rear tire became flat, according to the Shawnee County Sheriff’s Department. The motorcycle went down on the pavement.
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An initial investigation indicates the motorcycle was traveling west in the 7400 block of SW 61st St. when the motorcycle got a flat rear tire. The motorcycle became unstable and went down on the pavement.
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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