68-year-old man dies and 67-year-old woman sustains critical injuries when their motorcycle hits vehicle and crashes on I-90 near Tomah, Wisconsin
Driver killed, passenger seriously injured in I-90 motorcycle crash
Emergency crews were sent to mile marker 46 on I-90 Eastbound just before 10 a.m. after the crash was reported, Wisconsin State Patrol officials said.
Pigeon Falls man dies in motorcycle crash near Tomah
When a trooper arrived, the statement said the passenger still had a pulse and that CPR was underway on the driver. The 67-year-old woman was taken to a local hospital by ambulance after EMS arrived.
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.