One motorcyclist dead after losing control and crashing, then getting struck by car that did not stop on I-26 in North Charleston, South Carolina
Motorcyclist dead after hit-and-run on I-26 East in North Charleston
The victim lost control of a 2010 Honda motorcycle and lay in the roadway. A vehicle then struck the motorcyclist and fled the scene, Jones said.
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.