Sampson Crawford Boone, 67, dead after head-on crash involving two motorcycles on Blue Ridge Parkway near Bedford, Virginia
One man killed when two motorcycles collide at curve on Blue Ridge Parkway, park says
Two motorcycles collided on the mountainous Blue Ridge Parkway, killing one rider and sending another to a Virginia hospital, according to the National Park Service.
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.