Grand Prairie – Motorcyclist Angel Ceballos Died after Fatal Saturday Crash on N. Belt Line Road

A motorcycle rider passed away after colliding with a vehicle that failed to yield the right of way on North Belt Line Road, Saturday evening.

According to initial reports, the incident occurred at around 7:50 p.m. at the 700 block of North Belt Line Road. A motorcycle was heading north when it crashed into a southbound pickup truck hauling a 42-foot trailer. Police said that the pickup failed to give way to the motorcycle resulting in a collision.

The rider, identified as Angel Ceballos, suffered life-threatening injuries as a result of the incident. He was taken to a nearby hospital where he later died. Meanwhile, the pickup truck driver 30-year-old Jesse Merchant did not sustain any injury. Merchant was arrested and charged with manslaughter

The police arrived at the scene to investigate further.

We believe that when someone loses a loved one from a car accident, they do not only suffer emotionally but financially as well. If you or your loved one is a victim of a car accident caused by wrongful actions or due to negligence, you may have the right to file for legal claims. Most of the time, families who are left behind after a tragic loss are not aware of their rights and the legal processes needed to obtain fair and just compensation. In times like this, you would need a professional who can provide you with all the support you need as you go through this difficult time. Talk to your personal injury or car accident lawyer for assistance.

According to the National Highway Traffic Administration (NHTSA), car accidents happen almost every minute of the day, and for every 16 minutes, a car accident occurs that results in death. So that is about 6 million car accidents every year and 90 people dying in car accidents every day in the U.S. alone. Despite the government’s aggressive efforts to keep these cases down, Texas remains the worst state in the country for alcohol-involved car crashes.