Motorcycle passenger Laila Short, 11, killed in collision with pickup at Ridge Road near Roanoke Church Road in Union County, North Carolina
Child passenger on motorcycle dies in Union County crash, police say
The motorcycle driver was taken to the hospital in serious condition and the child on the motorcycle, who is under the age of 16, was pronounced dead at the scene, police said.
11-year-old girl killed while riding motorcycle in Union Co., troopers say
Investigators told Channel 9 that the driver of the Harley Davidson motorcycle, 28-year-old Cody Wangerin, failed to stop at a stop sign at the intersection and collided with a Toyota Tacoma pickup truck.
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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