Kyle Franklin Blackwell, 30, dies after his motorcycle is struck by SUV driver, who has been charged with DWI, on West Fifth Avenue at U.S. 29/70 in Lexington, North Carolina
Man faces additional charge after deadly crash in Lexington
Officers and emergency medical personnel began life-saving measures at the scene on the motorcycle driver, identified as Kyle Franklin Blackwell, 30, of Lexington.
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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