32-year-old woman dead, 24-year-old man injured in motorcycle crash with car on State Route 237 in Cleveland, Ohio
Woman dies after motorcycle crash
A 24-year-old man was driving a motorcycle northbound on State Route 237 around 10:05 p.m. with a 32-year-old woman riding on the back.
As a car that was traveling southbound approached the intersection and proceeded to turn left onto Chatfield Avenue, the motorcycle driver struck the car. Police said the man was driving faster than the 35 mph speed limit.
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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