Denton County – Royce Petty, Jr. Died in Deadly Motorcycle Crash on U.S. 380
Posted on Thursday, June 13th, 2019 at 4:55 am
A Sunday motorcycle crash on US 380 in Denton County caused the death of a 52-year-old man, according to a local news source.
Based on a preliminary investigation, a motorcycle was heading east on US 380 when it collided with a Ford F-250 as it approaches Ripy Road. Police said that the pickup truck failed to give way to the rider which prompted the crash.
The rider of the motorcycle, identified as Royce Petty Jr., 52, was immediately taken to Denton hospital where he later succumbed to his injuries. He was a resident of Decatur, local officials said. Meanwhile, the driver of the pickup truck, identified as Cecil Jones, 78, of Krum, was not injured.
No citations have been released at the investigators continue to gather information about the case.
This is a developing story.
We offer our sincerest sympathies to the family and friends of the deceased victim. May God grant you the strength to go through this difficult time in your life. We believe that the Denton County Police will do everything to bring those responsible to justice.
In the United States, Texas is one of the leading states in the number of traffic collisions involving fatalities. In fact, in 2015 alone, the state recorded more than 1,300 deaths caused by reckless drivers. Despite the government’s aggressive efforts to keep these cases down, Texas remains the worst state in the country for alcohol-involved car crashes.
If you have been involved in a car accident with a hit-and-run or reckless driver, the first thing you need to do is call the police. Once the investigation is completed, you can file a lawsuit against the suspected driver. A successful case could help you cover your medical expenses and compensate for your emotional and physical suffering. Speak with your personal injury lawyer to know more about your rights to fair compensation.
