Motorcyclist dies in collision with car on Highway 17 in Awenda, South Carolina
Motorcycle rider killed in crash on Highway 17 near Awendaw
A motorcycle rider died in a crash on Highway 17 Saturday afternoon.
According to officials with the Awendaw-McClellanville Consolidated Fire District, the crash happened at the intersection of Sewee Road shortly before 1 p.m.
When crews arrived, they found the motorcycle had collided with a car.
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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.
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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