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Rider Injured in Truck vs Motorcycle Collision in Amarillo
Amarillo, TX (July 9, 2023) – On Saturday afternoon, a motorcyclist was injured in a Hillside Road motorcycle collision.
Amarillo police immediately responded to the crash scene at around 3:15 p.m. in the area of Coulter Street wherein a truck and motorcycle were involved.
The medical team rushed the motorcycle rider to an area hospital with unknown injuries.
In the meantime, the authorities are investigating the cause of the collision in Amarillo.
Be Aware of What Is Happening
It is important to always pay attention to your surroundings whenever driving. This, and abiding by all the driving laws as well as following all the road signs are simple ways to practice defensive driving. Defensive driving can lessen the chance of serious road accidents happening.
The perverse actions of a reckless driver can increase the likelihood of traffic collisions. If you are a driver, pay close attention to those around you. Always keep a considerable distance from others just in case the harm is near.
Dealing With a Traffic Crash
Even though state laws prohibit cell phone use when driving, upwards of 80% of car accidents are a result of distracted drivers.
It is important to know how to proceed in case you find yourself involved in a traffic collision like the Hillside Road motorcycle collision.
Here are the things that we need to do in case of an accident:
- Before anything else, seek medical attention if you have been hurt.
- Get to a safe place to prevent further damage or injury.
- Collect information: insurance and contact information of people involved in the accident and pictures/videos of vehicles involved. Also, do not forget documentation of fault, and whatever else that can be used for evidence.
- File a police report or incident report by calling 911.
- Hire an experienced personal injury attorney from Sweet Lawyers.
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