Motorcyclist airlifted to hospital, driver of car also injured when their vehicles collide on Providence Boulevard in Clarksville, Tennessee
2 injured in Clarksville crash involving motorcycle
The collision happened around 7:20 p.m. near Plum Street, according to the Clarksville Police Department. Both lanes of traffic on Providence Boulevard between Beech Street and Oak Street had to be shut down as a result of the crash.
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.