Derek Weiland, 23, dies in motorcycle crash on Lakeshore Road in Cicero, New York
Onondaga County sheriff's identify motorcyclist killed in Cicero crash
Derek Weiland died after he lost control of his 2005 Honda motorcycle, struck a ditch and was thrown from the vehicle in the 6800 block of Lakeshore Road, sheriff's spokesman Sgt. Jon Seeber said in a news release. The crash happened at 3:32 a.m. on Lakeshore Road, near Wedgefield Lane, deputies have 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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