Josiah Nelson, 23, killed; Lynette Steiner, 62, injured when motorcycle collides with car on West Second Street in Hastings, Nebraska
Man died after motorcycle collided with car, authorities say
The crash occurred a little after 5 p.m. Wednesday. A Nebraska state trooper says the car driven by a Hastings woman pulled out in front of the motorcycle, which was being driven by a 23-year-old Hastings man.
Motorcycle, car collision kills Hastings man
Hessler said HPD is working with the Nebraska State Patrol to have the accident reconstructed and determine the official cause.
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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