Chet Gibson, 72, critically injured in motorcycle crash on I-15 in Draper, Utah
Police indentify man critically injured in I-15 crash; lanes reopened
Gibson apparently lost control of the motorcycle and was thrown off his bike. He rolled across two lanes while the motorcycle slid across all six lanes of traffic before coming to a rest against a concrete barrier, the UHP statement said.
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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