Roby, TX - Teen Motorcyclist Killed in Crash with 18-Wheeler at Hwy 80 & Ammons Rd

Roby, TX (May 29, 2023) - On Thursday, May 25, a 15-year-old motorcyclist was killed following a crash involving a semi-truck in the Roby area. 

The deadly accident was reported on Highway 80 near Ammons Road at around 7:30 p.m. It was reported that the teen was riding a 2007 Harley Davidson Sportster motorcycle headed east on the highway when they were hit by an oncoming semi-trailer truck. 

The child suffered fatal injuries and was later pronounced dead. The 47-year-old driver of the rig was also injured in the accident. No more information has been provided at this time. 

An ongoing investigation into the cause of the deadly accident is in progress. 

We would like to extend our deepest condolences to the family of the deceased victim at this time. Our thoughts are with the injured victim and their family in hopes of a full recovery.

Fatal Motorcycle-Trucking Accidents in Texas

Anyone on the road can be at risk when sharing the road with a big tractor-trailer, especially motorcycle riders. There are more than 500,000 trucking accidents reported annually in the United States, and these crashes injure over 130,000 people each year. If a loved one was killed in a trucking accident, you may be eligible to pursue a wrongful death claim for compensation.

You likely feel that you will never be able to recover after the death of a family member, and in the aftermath of a deadly trucking accident, many families do not even think of making a claim for damages. However, you can later find out that your loved one's terrible passing was caused by someone else's negligence or reckless behavior. If this is the case, the at-fault party needs to be held accountable.

Our Texas wrongful death attorneys are available to talk about your legal options if a loved one died in a fatal 18-wheeler accident. Whatever decision you make, we want to make sure you do the best thing for you and your family. Filing a wrongful death claim may be necessary for you and your family to go on with your lives.

Families who have lost a loved one in a serious semi-truck accident are often overwhelmed. The wrongful death attorneys with Rasasnky Law Firm are prepared to defend your rights and the rights of anyone who unfairly lost a loved one in a semi-truck accident. Our legal team is prepared to assist you in obtaining any financial damages and compensation you and your surviving family members are entitled to resulting from the death of a loved one. You have the right to file a claim for compensation with the person or organization responsible if it is found they acted negligently in some way. Call our offices as soon as possible at 214-651-6100 to schedule a free consultation with a qualified attorney.