Motorcyclist Killed in Hannibal Accident
The motorcyclist has been identified as Michael A. Kelly, 21, of Martville, who died in a crash on Brackett Road on October 27.
Candice BondMichael A. Kelly, 21, of Martville, was killed in a motorcycle crash on Brackett Road in Hannibal on October 27, according to state police.
How the Brackett Road Crash Unfolded
Shortly after 5 p.m., Kelly was riding a 2007 Kawasaki eastbound on Brackett Road in the town of Hannibal. State police said the motorcycle's operator lost control and was thrown into the opposite lane. According to Trooper Jennifer Jiron, a state police spokesperson, a 2015 GMC Sierra pickup truck headed west then struck him. Jiron said Kelly was pronounced dead at the scene. The pickup driver was Shaun W. Mercer, 52, of Hannibal.
Where the State Police Investigation Stands
State police said the circumstances of the crash remain under investigation. Troopers have not announced any charges.
New information about a crash usually comes from the investigating agency, often through a news release or its social media pages. Updates can be days or weeks apart.
From an earlier interview. General commentary, not about this crash, and not legal advice.Lost someone in a crash like this?
Here is what families in New York usually need, in the order it comes up.
Death certificates. The funeral home or the family can order them, and banks and insurers each usually want a copy.
Crash report. The crash report is usually ready a few weeks after the crash, and you can still get it later.
Funeral costs. Every state has a victim fund that pays funeral costs after some crashes, and the fund decides who qualifies.
Survivor payments. If the person who died had worked, their spouse or children may get monthly Social Security payments. Applying early matters.
Insurance offer. You can turn down the insurer's first offer and ask for more.
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