Schertz– Motorcyclist Killed in Interstate 35
Posted on Wednesday, February 20th, 2019 at 11:16 pm
Local authorities are investigating a collision between a motorcycle and another vehicle on Interstate 35 near Farm to Market 2252 Road last Sunday afternoon.
According to Schertz police, the wreck took place at around 2:06 p.m. A motorcycle was driving erratically along I-35 when it collided with a vehicle for yet unknown reasons. The force of the impact ejected the rider off his bike. He then landed on the median where he was found unconscious by emergency crews. The motorcyclist, identified as 22-year-old Zarchary Hartley, was rushed to San Antonio Military Medical Center where he was pronounced dead.
No other injuries were reported.
Based on a preliminary investigation, Hartley was not wearing a helmet during the time of the crash. An 18-wheeler truck driver who was behind Hartley provided officers with a dash camera footage of the crash, police said.
The crash is under investigation.
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. Furthermore, the NHTSA also reports that 15% of fatal car accidents happen near intersections while the whopping 85% happen on the open road, which is the case for this particular vehicular accident.
