The Pharr Police Department is investigating a May 22 crash that killed 26-year-old Jesus Flores.
According to a police department news release, the accident happened about 11:45 p.m. at the intersection of North Jackson Road and West Eldora Road at about 11:45 p.m.
“The preliminary investigation reveals that the vehicle was traveling northbound on Jackson Road, and the motorcycle was traveling south on Jackson Road,” the release read. “The female driver of the vehicle took a left turn heading west on Fern Avenue, into the City of McAllen, and collided with the motorcycle traveling southbound.”
Hidalgo County Precinct 5 Justice of the Peace Jason Peña pronounced Flores dead at the scene. Flores was wearing a helmet, police said.
“The unidentified female driver of the vehicle, age 27, remained on location and is cooperating with the investigation,” the release added. “She is currently not facing any charges.”
Police do not believe that drugs or alcohol were a factor in the crash.
What to do after a motorcycle accident
If you or a loved one is involved in a motorcycle accident, the actions taken immediately afterward could have a big impact on a personal injury case. It’s important to keep these general guidelines in mind:
Stay at the scene
Unless you are immediately transported to a hospital due to your injuries, stay at the scene of the accident. Call the police and ask the responding officer to write a police report.
Gather information
These are the key data points you should try to obtain. Get the other driver’s name, address, phone number, driver’s license number, and license plate number. You should also ask for the driver’s insurance provider, and policy number.
If any eyewitnesses were present, get their contact information. You can have them record a brief statement describing what they saw.
Don’t say anything
Don’t say anything at the scene of the accident other than what’s necessary to get the information mentioned above. Don’t talk about the accident, apologize, or discuss what injuries you may or may not have suffered.
Seek medical attention
Make you get a medical evaluation even if you don’t feel like you need attention. Many injuries aren’t readily apparent at the time of an accident, and the fact that you checked in with a doctor will go a long way in supporting any future injury claims.
Keep a folder with copies of all your medical bills and property damage. In addition, keep a journal that tracks how you feel on a day-to-day basis. This journal could help support your claim for pain and suffering.
Hire a motorcycle lawyer
Demonstrating fault in motorcycle cases can be challenging. If you’re looking to file a claim, the smart thing to do is to retain counsel. Initial consultations at the J. Gonzalez Law Firm are free, so call today at 1-800-CAR CRASH.
Source: https://myrgv.com/featured/2022/05/20/motorcyclist-killed-in-pharr-crash-thursday-night/
