Jessica Walker, 34, killed and Randall Nichols, 37, critically injured when their motorcycle hits deer on County Road 28 in Meigs County, Ohio
One Dead One in Critical After Motorcycle vs Deer Crash
Troopers discovered that a 2009 Kawasaki motorcycle being driven by 37-year-old Randall Nichols of Portland, Ohio had struck a deer that had attempted to cross the roadway. Nichols and his passenger, 34-year-old Jessica Walker of Middleport, Ohio came off of the bike when it fell over after hitting the deer.
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.