Motorcyclist Joshua Rich, 32, killed in crash on Silverton Road Northeast in Salem, Oregon
Modified Date:
Wed, 05/15/2019 - 4:02pmAccident Date:
Saturday, May 7, 2016
Motorcyclist killed in crash near Salem
Deputies believe the motorcyclist clipped the vehicle it was trying to pass and then was hit by an oncoming vehicle. The motorcyclist was killed instantly.
Silverton man killed in motorcycle crash
Joshua Rich was riding his 2014 Harley Davidson motorcycle eastbound along Silverton Road NE near 81st Avenue NE when attempted to pass a Ford truck, according to the Marion County Sheriff's Office.
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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.
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Type: Motorcycle Accident
People Involved:
Joshua Rich
Roadway:
Silverton Road NortheastCity:
Salem, ORCounty:
Marion County, ORArea:
Portland, OR
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Motorcycle insurance policies
Motorcycle insurance policies are significantly different than automobile insurance policies. Oregon law does not require auto insurance companies to sell personal injury protection (PIP) benefits for medical expenses or funeral expenses when injured on a motorcycle. The policy holder may elect to purchase medical and funeral coverage but it is not required. It is an optional coverage in Oregon. However the motorcycle owner may purchase medical coverage for passengers which is known as Guest Passenger Coverage but it only covers the passenger on the motorcyle not the operator. If there is neither pip nor guest passenger coverage then the passenger should contact their own automobile insurance company to see if their auto insurance PIP will pay for their medical iexpenses. I am an Oregon Attorney with 45 years experience and a Sponsor of the Oregon and Southwest Washington Accident Data Center. Contact me if you have any questions. Ray Bradley Attorney
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