Motorcyclist Jose Angel Portillo, 25, killed in head-on crash with hit-and-run pickup on Westheimer in Houston, Texas
Motorcyclist killed in hit-and-run crash on Westheimer
Police believe a pickup truck crossed over the median and entered the eastbound lanes going the wrong direction, hitting the motorcyclist head-on.
MOTORCYCLIST KILLED IN VIOLENT HIT-AND-RUN CRASH ON WESTHEIMER
A makeshift memorial is the only sign that something terrible happened on Westheimer near Eldridge in the early hours of Friday morning. The memorial cross marks the spot where 25-year-old Jose Angel Portillo was fatally injured.
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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