Henrietta, OH (July 13, 2022) – The passenger of a motorcycle was killed following an accident in Henrietta on Monday, July 11. The deadly crash was reported on OH-113 at around 2:54 a.m.
It was reported that a 34-year-old man from Wakeman was operating a 2012 Harley Davidson when he overturned while rounding a curve on the highway. The man was transported to Lorain Mercy Hospital in serious condition.
His passenger, 26-year-old Satira King of Amherst, was taken to Cleveland Metro Hospital in critical condition. She later succumbed to her injuries.
Impairment is believed to have played a role in the crash.
An ongoing accident investigation is underway.
We would like to offer our deepest condolences to the family of Satira King at this time. Our thoughts are with the injured victim and his family in hopes of a full recovery.
Deadly Motorcycle Accidents in Ohio
According to the Ohio State Highway Patrol, the state experiences 175 fatal motorcycle crashes annually. Around 16 percent of all fatal collisions involved a motorcycle. According to statistics, around 54% of fatal motorcycle accidents occurred in metropolitan areas. In 2016, fatal motorbike accidents claimed the lives of 212 people.
It could be difficult for family members to cope with the sudden loss of a loved one. Your life comes to a complete halt as you attempt to comprehend what has occurred. It can be quite challenging to deal with the loss of a family member brought about by someone else’s carelessness. The surviving family members of the deceased person submit a claim for injuries and seek restitution for losses brought on by the untimely death in a wrongful death case.
If you think someone else’s negligence was a factor in a loved one’s passing, you should consult a lawyer as quickly as you can. With the assistance of Joseph Law Group, you can protect your legal rights in wrongful death litigation. We have a wealth of information, which enables us to assist you in developing a convincing argument. People who have been harmed in an unfortunate situation may seek assistance from a lawyer in order to obtain fair recompense from the party at fault.
Call a Henrietta deadly motorcycle accident lawyer at 216-522-1600 if you have suffered the loss of a loved one.
Note: Our writers use outside sources when writing these posts. These outside sources include but are not limited to news outlet reports, local and state police accident reports, social media posts, eyewitness accounts, and other sources about accidents that take place in and around the Greater Cleveland area. We do not independently verify the facts surrounding this injury accident. If there is something inaccurate in our story, please notify us immediately so that we can correct the post as soon as possible. We will remove a story if requested.
Disclaimer: Our team of attorneys at Joseph Law Group has been helping injured victims and their families throughout the state of Ohio for decades. We hope that these posts will be a reminder to our community members to use an abundance of caution when operating a motor vehicle to avoid and prevent being involved in a serious accident that results in injury. This is not a solicitation for business. None of the information in this post is intended to be medical or legal advice. The photo used in this post was not taken at the accident scene.
