Motorcyclist Carter Conrad, 44, dead in crash with box truck on State Route 16 in Tacoma, Washington
Motorcyclist dead after crash with truck driver in Tacoma
All eastbound lanes on State Route 16 in Tacoma are expected to be closed for at least an hour after a fatal motorcycle accident.
The crash involved the motorcycle and a box truck. The motorcyclist is dead. A tow truck is en route to clear the scene.
Traffic is being diverted through Union Avenue. The Washington State Department of Transportation says eastbound drivers should use alternate routes.
Motorcyclist killed moments after he got speeding ticket in Tacoma is identified
A Washington State Patrol trooper gave Conrad, 44, of Tacoma, a speeding ticket just minutes before his death for traveling 81 mph in a 60 mph zone.
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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