Passenger killed, driver injured when their motorcycle collides with car that fled the scene on State Route 34 in Lee County, South Carolina
One motorcycle rider killed, another hurt in crash on Midlands road, SC cops say
One person was killed and another injured Saturday when a motorcycle was involved in a hit-and-run crash on a Midlands road, according to the South Carolina Highway Patrol.
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.