17-year-old on motorcycle dies after attempting to pass car that turned into his path on U.S. 60 in Meade County, Kentucky
Kentucky State Police Investigates Fatal Collision in Meade County
It appears the motorcycle attempted to pass the truck after it had slowed down to make a left turn onto KY 1238. As the Nissan attempted to turn left, it entered into the path of the motorcycle causing it to strike the driver’s side rear door of the truck ejecting the juvenile operator.
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.
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