David Allen Laws killed and one injured in motorcycle collision on Interstate 40 in Statesville, North Carolina
Person killed, another injured in motorcycle crash in Statesville
The wreck happened just before 3:30 p.m. at mile marker 144, near the Old Mountain Road exit. Officials said the wreck also involved another vehicle. The injured person was hospitalized with severe injuries.
Victim ID'd in Statesville crash involving a motorcycle
David Allen Laws was driving the motorcycle and was killed in the collision. A passenger on the motorcycle was transported to an area hospital with severe injuries.
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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