Reports provided by local news sources show that a motorcyclist was traveling north on South Cooper Street when his vehicle was struck by a vehicle turning onto Cooper Street at the intersection with Sturgeon Court.
The motorcyclist, who was identified as a 50-year-old man from Arlington, was critically injured in the crash. He was rushed to an area hospital where he later succumbed to his injuries.
The driver of the vehicle who caused the crash initially fled the scene. The driver was later apprehended by authorities. The driver, who was identified as a 28-year-old male, was charged with intoxication manslaughter and being involved in an accident involving death.
No other injuries were reported in this accident. At this time, the police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash.
We would like to offer our condolences to the family of the deceased victim at this time.
Fatal Motorcycle Accidents in Texas
Accidents across Texas happen approximately every two minutes, leaving at least one person injured. These accidents add up to more than 270,000 people being left with debilitating injuries. Although we want to believe that everyone recovers from their injuries, this is far from the truth. In fact, thousands of people end up passing away due to injuries sustained in car accidents throughout our state each year. More than 1,400 of those injured by drunk drivers in auto accidents here in Texas end up losing their lives as a result of their injuries.
Motorcycles make up less than 1% of vehicles on Texas roadways at any given time. Unfortunately, when they are involved in collisions, the results are often devastating. Victims on motorcycles make up over 14% of fatally injured people in traffic-related incidents every year. In countless cases, these individuals suffer devastating injuries due to reckless drivers. When families lose loved ones in these horrific incidents, they should contact a wrongful death attorney in Texas at their earliest convenience.
Working with a knowledgeable and competent legal team in Texas will ensure you are able to move forward after losing a loved one in a drunk driving accident. Rasansky | McKenzie Law’s accident attorneys have over two and a half decades of experience fighting to help families get the justice they deserve for their loved ones. Our skilled and knowledgeable accident lawyers have helped countless families collect the maximum amount of compensation available for funeral arrangements, pain and suffering, and more. We strive to protect the legal rights of families while they focus on moving forward. Contact our motorcycle accident attorneys in Texas at (214) 617-1816 to see how our attorneys can help you get justice. Schedule a free case evaluation at your earliest convenience to see how we can help you.
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Disclaimer: As a member of the Dallas community, Rasansky | McKenzie Law’s goal is to improve the safety of all residents in the great state of Texas. While we are extremely saddened by the accidents we report on, we hope that through knowledge of these accidents, individuals will exercise caution in order to avoid similar accidents in the future. These reports are not solicitations for business and the information included herein should not be taken as medical or legal advice. We hope for the quickest recovery for those involved in these accidents.