Wyatt Joseph Streetman, 24, killed in motorcycle collision at Woodward Avenue and Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard in Pontiac, Michigan
Warren motorcyclist dies after suspected drunken driver turns in front of him in Oakland County
The driver of the car, a 63-year-old Pontiac man, was not injured, according to police. He was arrested at the scene on suspicion of operating a vehicle while intoxicated, authorities said.
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.