Motorcyclist Sarah Schnake, 26, killed in collision with vehicle at Third and Washington in Wichita, Kansas
Woman killed, man hospitalized in Old Town motorcycle crash
He and his 26-year-old female passenger were thrown from the motorcycle and received critical injuries. Both were taken to the hospital, where the woman has since died from her injuries.
Woman killed in Sunday’s motorcycle-car crash was 26-year-old Wichitan
Police spokesman Charley Davidson said a woman driving a 2012 Chevy Sonic north on Washington around 4:10 p.m. turned left onto Third Street in front of a group of motorcycles that were headed south, causing the crash.
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.
Add new comment