19-year-old man killed when motorcycle and semi-truck collide at Industrial Park Road and Vankirk Drive in Fairmont, West Virginia
19-year-old man killed in Fairmont motorcycle accident
A semi-truck and the man's motorcycle collided at the intersection of Industrial Park Road and Vankirk Drive at approximately 2:40 p.m., according to the Fairmont Police Department.
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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