Raymond G. Espinosa, 51, dead in motorcycle crash on Colvin Boulevard in Tonawanda, New York
Deadly motorcycle crash in the town of Tonawanda
It happened early Tuesday evening on Colvin Boulevard between Meadow Lane and Highland Parkway. A cause of the crash is under investigation. The victim's name is not being released at this time.
Town of Tonawanda man killed in motorcycle crash
Raymond G. Espinosa, 51, was pronounced dead at the scene, Town of Tonawanda police said. Espinosa was riding a Harley-Davidson north on Colvin when a Lexus sport utility vehicle traveling west on Woodcrest pulled from a stop sign into the intersection in front of the victim, police 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.
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