Motorcyclist dies after colliding with car exiting parking lot onto Emanuel Church Road in West Columbia, South Carolina
Motorcycle rider killed in Lexington County crash, police say
A vehicle was leaving the parking lot of the Three Fountains Skating Rink, at 2724 Emanuel Church Road, when it collided with a motorcycle driving west toward Old Barnwell Road, according to the release.
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.