Motorcyclist killed in hit-and-run collision on Beltway feeder road in Houston, Texas
HPD: SUV driver hits and kills motorcyclist, then leaves fiery wreckage behind
When police arrived, they found the motorcyclist, who is reportedly in his 20s, dead. The SUV, which had caught fire after the crash, was found a mile away from the crash scene with the motorcycle still underneath it.
HPD: Motorcyclist killed in hit-and-run accident
According to investigators, the driver in the SUV had just left a bar and was driving westbound on Beltway 8 when it struck a motorcycle.
Driver arrested after motorcyclist dies in hit-and-run crash
The motorcycle rider wasn't identified but is believed to have been a man in his 20's.
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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