Motorcyclist Kyle Eaton, 29, killed when rear-end and pushed into traffic at Pawnee and Washington in Wichita, Kansas
Motorcyclist killed in south Wichita crash involving pickup and SUV
Police tell KSN News that the victim was on a motorcycle and was hit from behind by a truck. The crash sent the motorcycle into oncoming traffic where it was hit by an SUV.
Inattentive driving suspected cause of fatal motorcycle, pickup accident in S. Wichita
Police said that the motorcyclist, 29-year-old Kyle Eaton, was stopped on Pawnee waiting to turn left onto Mosley when a car struck Eaton from behind, pushing him into oncoming traffic.
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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