HIDALGO COUNTY – The Texas Department of Public Safety says a motorcyclist who was killed in a February 6 crash that was not wearing a helmet. The crash occurred around 7:52 p.m. on Farm-to-Market Road 2220 north of Nopal Street. According to a DPS news release, a motorcycle operated by a male driver was traveling… Read More
Category: Motorcyclist Accident
by Benjamin Treviño | February 11th, 2025 | Fatal Crash, Motorcyclist Accident
DPS: Motorcyclist killed in crash was not wearing helmet
by Benjamin Treviño | January 23rd, 2025 | Auto Accident, Fatal Crash, Motorcyclist Accident
Winter Texan couple killed in motorcycle crash, driver arrested
The McAllen Police Department has identified the victims of a January car-motorcycle accident as a Winter Texan couple from Iowa. According to a news release, the victims were 76-year-old Evelyn Baarda, and her 78-year-old husband, Dale. The couple were on winter vacation from their home in Pella, Iowa. Police say the Baardas were traveling in… Read More
by Benjamin Treviño | December 24th, 2024 | Fatal Crash, Motorcyclist Accident
Motorcyclist, 28, killed after crashing into light pole in Edinburg
A motorcyclist was killed in what authorities called a “major” crash in Edinburg on Thursday evening. Damion Hernandez, 28, was riding his motorcycle in the 2800 block of Larkspur Drive in Edinburg when he struck a metal light pole, the city said in a news release Friday. Police responded at around 11:20 p.m. and Hernandez… Read More
by Benjamin Treviño | November 14th, 2024 | Auto Accident, Fatal Crash, Lawsuit, Motorcyclist Accident, Recent News
Brownsville motorcycle crash claims rider’s life
BROWNSVILLE – The Brownsville Police Department was investigating a fatal motorcycle accident, according to a post on the department’s Facebook social media website. The November 13 post indicated that a SUV collided with a motorcycle in the 2900 block of Central Boulevard at 12:26 p.m. “We are actively working the scene of a major traffic… Read More
by Benjamin Treviño | October 17th, 2024 | Auto Accident, Fatal Crash, Lawsuit, Legal Representation, Motorcyclist Accident
Pharr police investigate fatal motorcycle crash
PHARR – A male motorcycle driver was killed in an October 10 crash in Pharr. The crash happened about 8:00 p.m. in the US 281 southbound frontage road lanes near Owassa Road. According to Pharr police, the accident involved a white Buick SUV and a motorcycle. The male driver of the motorcycle died at the… Read More
by Benjamin Treviño | September 27th, 2024 | 18 Wheelers, Auto Accident, Fatal Crash, Motorcyclist Accident, Personal Injury
Week of violent crashes in San Antonio demonstrate dangers of Texas highways
A deadly week for traffic accidents in San Antonio highlights the need for drivers to remain vigilant on Texas streets, roads, and highways. According to San Antonio police, the spate of fatal crashes began at 5:15 a.m. on September 15 when a sedan and an 18-wheeler collided on Loop 410 near Houston Street. Details of… Read More
by Benjamin Treviño | February 16th, 2024 | Fatal Crash, Motorcyclist Accident
Brownsville man dies in motorcycle crash
BROWNSVILLE — The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) reports a Brownsville man was killed in a motorcycle crash on January 29. A DPS news release said the accident happened around 12:22 a.m. on FM 1732 east of New Carmen Avenue in Brownsville. A preliminary investigation revealed a black/gray 2024 Suzuki motorcycle, operated by a… Read More
by Benjamin Treviño | October 19th, 2023 | Fatal Crash, Motorcyclist Accident
Trike motorcyclist killed in crash near Harlingen
HARLINGEN – One man is dead following a trike, or three-wheeler, motorcycle crash near Harlingen. According to the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), the single-vehicle crash happened October 15 at approximately 8:20 a.m. on Business Highway 83 west of Bass Boulevard. A DPS news release identified the victim as 83-year-old Loyal Clark Temple of… Read More
by Benjamin Treviño | June 16th, 2023 | Blog, Motorcyclist Accident
Police make arrest in fatal motorcycle collision
DONNA – A 33-year-old Alamo man is facing an intoxication manslaughter charge related to a fatal June 14 collision in Donna. Freddy Lerma is accused of failing to yield right of way to a motorcycle, causing a collision that killed 41-year-old Ricardo Torres. that killed a motorcyclist, according to the Donna Police Department. According to… Read More
by Benjamin Treviño | June 5th, 2023 | Fatal Crash, Motorcyclist Accident
37-year-old McAllen man killed in motorcycle crash; good Samaritans tried saving him
A McAllen man was killed in a June 30 motorcycle crash in Edinburg despite the efforts of witnesses who tried to save his life, authorities said in a news release. Jesse Lee Gonzalez, 37, of McAllen died after suffering what Edinburg police described as “major injuries” in the crash. At around 9:45 p.m., Edinburg police… Read More