Grand Praire – Motorcyclist Died after Colliding with a Pickup Truck on N. Belt Line Road
Posted on Wednesday, May 29th, 2019 at 6:25 am
A 20-year-old motorcycle rider was pronounced dead following a fatal vehicle collision involving a pickup truck on North Belt Line Road, Saturday evening.
Local troopers arrived at the 700 block of N. Belt Line Road in response to a call reporting a collision just before 8:00 p.m. Based on an initial investigation, a motorcycle was heading north when it collided with a southbound pickup truck with a 42-foot trailer that was turning towards a gas station. Police said that the truck driver failed to yield the right of way to the motorcycle, prompting a crash.
The rider, whose name has not been released, was rushed to a local hospital with major injuries. He later succumbed to his injuries at a later time.
Police arrested the 30-year-old pickup truck driver, Jesse Merchant. He was also charged with manslaughter.
No further details are available at this time.
With sincerest sympathies, we would like to express our deepest condolences to the families of the deceased. We strongly believe that the Grand Praire Police Department will do everything to bring those responsible to justice.
According to statistics, at least one person dies from a car accident every two minutes. Most common causes of Texas car accidents include unsafe lane change, following too closely or tailgating, failing to yield, and speeding.
While on the road, it is important to avoid any form of distractions and be completely aware of our surroundings. We have to be reminded of how our choices while behind the wheel can affect other people’s lives.