Odessa, TX – Two Injured in Motorcycle Crash on Blossom Ln

Odessa, TX (October 8, 2020) – An accident reported in the Odessa area on Monday left two people injured. On October 6, the Odessa Police Department responded to the scene of an accident on Blossom Lane.

Reports from local news sources show that 30-year-old Marc Neatherlin Jr. was riding a motorcycle west on Blossom Lane when his vehicle collided with a Dodge Ram pickup truck at the intersection with Bonham Avenue.

Neatherlin was seriously injured in the accident. He was rushed from the site of the crash to a local hospital for treatment of life-threatening injuries.

The driver of the pickup truck, who was identified as 57-year-old Ermalinda Figueroa, was transported to an area hospital for treatment of injuries.

At this time, the police in Odessa are investigating the cause of the crash.

Our thoughts are with Marc Neatherlin Jr and Ermalinda Figueroa at this time. We hope for their full recovery.

Motorcycle Accidents in Texas

Motor vehicle accidents send more than 50 people to area hospitals with injuries. The fact that riders generally wear nothing more than helmets to protect them in collisions leaves the rest of their body vulnerable to horrific injuries. In countless cases, these victims have to go through emergency surgery and spend weeks or even months in recovery. Not only are motorcyclists forced to deal with substantial physical limitations from their injuries, by the mental and emotional consequences are stacking as well. To add to all of it, towering medical costs can hinder the health and wellbeing of both victims and their families. For this reason, it can greatly benefit victims to seek legal guidance in the aftermath of an accident. When victims are harmed in accidents, due to the reckless actions of other motorists sharing the road, it is imperative that they reach out to a car accident attorney in Texas as soon as possible. Victims may be entitled to compensation to help cover the costs of vehicle repairs, medical treatment, and a variety of other financial expenses they face moving forward after being injured in n accident.

Those affected by auto collisions in Dallas and throughout the state can benefit immensely by working with a knowledgeable attorney who is able to provide aggressive and effective legal representation to ensure their best interests are reflected and their legal rights are protected moving forward. Various legal options available in the civil realm enable those harmed to hold negligent and reckless drivers accountable for their actions. Not only does pursuing legal options help those harmed get justice, but it can help set precedence for what kind of actions will not be tolerated on roads throughout the area.  We at Rasansky Law Firm have over 25-years of experience helping victims get the justice and compensation they deserve. Our personal injury attorneys in Texas provide proven and effective legal representation to ensure wrongdoers are held accountable for their actions so victims can recover. Contact our personal injury attorneys in Texas at (214) 617-1816 to see how we can help you.

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Disclaimer: As a member of the Dallas community, Rasansky Law Firm’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.