Motorcyclist Gary Stahl, 64, dies after collision with car driven by John McCarthy, 56, near Windmill Lane and Paradise Road in Las Vegas, Nevada
Motorcyclist critically injured in south Las Vegas crash
According to Las Vegas Metro police investigators at the scene, a car pulled out in front of the motorcycle. The motorcyclist locked up his brakes, but still hit the car.
Motorcyclist critical after accident on Windmill near Paradise
The motorcyclist, 64-year-old Gary Stahl, swerved to avoid the car and collided with its front end. He was thrown from the Harley.
64-year-old motorcyclist dies after south valley accident
He was taken to Sunrise Hospital and Medical Center with critical injuries. Metro announced early Saturday that he died from his injuries about 9:30 p.m.
Man dies from injuries in crash near Paradise and Windmill
Metro Police says the crash happened shortly before 8 a.m. They do not believe either driver was impaired.
A crash occured when a car pulled out in front of the motorcycle near Windmill Lane and Paradise Road in Las Vegas. The motorcyclist attempted to brake but still hit the car and was taken to Sunrise Hospital for treatment of life-threatening injuries. Alcohol and speed were not factors in the collision and his name has not yet been released.
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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