The deadly crash occurred on US-385 near County Road 215 as a 60-year-old man was headed west on a Harley-Davidson. A semi-truck reportedly traveled southbound on the county road when the trucker failed to yield at a stop sign.
The motorcyclist crashed into the vehicle’s trailer. The rider sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. No other injuries were reported in the crash.
The identity of the deceased party has been withheld. No additional information has been provided at this time.
An ongoing investigation into the cause of the deadly accident is in the hands of local law enforcement officials.
We would like to extend our deepest condolences to the family of the deceased victim at this time.
Deadly Motorcycle Crashes in Texas
Riding a motorcycle feels like no other, but riders are greatly exposed to the hazards of the road. According to data from the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), a total of 562 people were killed and 2,422 were seriously injured in motorcycle crashes across the state in 2022. Statistics show that more than half of these accidents involved other vehicles. Nearly 45 percent of those killed in motorcycle crashes in the state in 2021 were not wearing helmets at the time of the crash. Dealing with a deadly collision can be extremely difficult. In an instant, someone close to you can be taken away due to someone else’s reckless actions, and it can be challenging to put the pieces back together after the fact. Anyone who has a motorcycle rider in the family is concerned about roadway safety, and unfortunately, many riders are killed while traveling the state’s roadways each year.
Families are often overwhelmed and hesitant to pursue legal action after a deadly crash. Still, it is advised that you take immediate action to ensure key evidence is preserved to defend your claim. Wrongful death claims allow those closest to the deceased to take legal action in order to recover damages that would have been available to the decedent had they survived the accident. You need to partner with a trained attorney with experience handling these types of cases. Wrongful death lawsuits are some of the most complicated we see at our firm, and you need to be ready to start your claim on the most substantial footing possible. The legal team at Rasansky | McKenzie Law is here to help you if someone close to you is unfairly killed in a trucking accident. We understand that you are going through a difficult time and are here to help you navigate the complicated legal process. Our qualified wrongful death lawyers are here to answer any questions you may have about your ability to pursue a claim during a free consultation. If you want to discuss your situation with a trained lawyer, call us today at 214-651-6100.