Motorcycle Collides with Pick-Up Truck on Highway
We may be approaching fall, but while the warm weather continues, people will still be making good use of it by riding their motorcycles. Not enough drivers are cautious about motorcyclists on the road. One recent accident that involved ten motorcycles and a pickup truck is proof of that.
Pickup Truck Crashes Into Motorcycles
The details of how this accident happened are unknown. But the pickup truck driver was a twenty-three-year-old man who worked for a transportation company. As a result of the crash, seven people were killed and three were taken to a local hospital to be treated for their injuries.
The scene itself was a devastating one, according to witnesses. The pickup truck had caught fire by the time authorities arrrived. The highway was closed for an extended period of time while they investigated the accident.
Contacting a St. Louis Motorcycle Accident Attorney
This accident was tragic, and there's no denying that. Our hearts go out to the families that suffered such loss, and to the victims who were injured. But the reality is that motorcycle crashes happen all the time. Frequently, the victims don't pursue legal action because they don't realize that they can, or don't think they'd win.
If you've been injured in a motorcycle accident, please contact your St. Louis motorcycle accident attorneys. We're here to help you get compensated for your injuries, pain and suffering and much more.