Motorcyclist dies after collision with SUV on North Market Street in Spokane, Washington
Motorcyclist dies after crashing into SUV
The Spokane County Sheriff’s Office said it appeared a woman was driving a Honda Pilot SUV north on North Market Street shortly after 9 p.m. when she slowed and moved into the two-way turn lane to turn left into a parking lot.
The rider of the motorcycle was traveling south on Market Street, appeared to lose control of his motorcycle and crossed into the center turn lane where the SUV was. The SUV driver tried to avoid the collision, but the motorcycle crashed into the SUV, the sheriff’s office 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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