Motorcyclist Casey Southworth, 18, killed in collision involving school bus on Route 202 in Gorham, Maine
Motorcyclist dies in crash with school bus in Gorham
Sanborn said the motorcycle struck the bus as it was making a left hand turn from Route 202 onto Libby Avenue. The motorcycle bounced off the bus and hit the other vehicle, which had stopped behind the bus.
18-year-old motorcyclist dead after colliding with school bus on road in Gorham, Maine
Investigators said Casey Southworth rear-ended the bus while it turned off Route 202 on Tuesday afternoon.
The motorcycle then hit another vehicle.
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.