Hutchinson – Motorcycle Accident on SH 136
Posted on Friday, May 3rd, 2019 at 5:01 am
A motorcycle collision on State Highway 136 caused the death of one person, Saturday afternoon, April 28.
According to initial reports, the incident occurred just before 1:00 p.m. on SH 136 near Borger. A 2013 Chevrolet Sonic was seen traveling along the highway when it struck a 2009 Harley motorcycle. Police said that the rider was switching lanes when, for yet unknown reasons, he fell onto the roadway and got ran over by the Chevrolet. The vehicle then veered off the road and crashed into trees.
The rider, identified only as a 61-year-old man, sustained fatal injuries as a result of the collision. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
Based on the preliminary investigation, the driver of the Chevrolet, identified as 20-year-old woman, was on her phone when she struck the rider.
No further details are available at this time.
We offer our sincerest sympathies to the family and friends of the deceased victim. May God grant you strength to go through this difficult time in your life. We believe that the Hutchinson 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.
