Bruce Craig Crockett Killed in Fatal Motorcycle Wreck

Jacksonville, TX (4/6/2020) -A man from Jacksonville, Texas is now dead after being involved in a motorcycle crash Thursday, April 2.

The accident happened around 3:45 p.m. on FM 347 when Bruce Craig Crockett, 57, lost control of his motorcycle after rounding a corner at an unsafe speed. He crossed over the center stripe and collided into Juan Lopez Ramirez, 66, who was headed southbound.

Crockett was killed at the scene.

Ramirez was not injured.

Crash investigators will review all factors that may have led up to the accident and police reports will be made available in fourteen days.

Motorcycle Accident Attorneys

According to Texas Department of Transportation, last year there were 8,611 wrecks involving motorcycles, with 417 of them being deadly. This year, police say there have been 74 fatal crashes in Austin, with 76 fatalities. While many Texans ride their motorcycles their entire lives without any incident, there is always a risk of an accident or injury each time you take to the road.

At Sutliff & Stout, we fight for motorcycle accident victims to get the compensation that they deserve. We understand that motorcycle riders face unfair prejudices and we’ll work tirelessly to make sure that you receive a full and fair settlement for your injuries and other losses after an accident. To schedule a free and confidential consultation with a Houston motorcycle accident attorney at Sutliff & Stout, text or call (281) 942-8694 anytime, 24/7.

Source: East Texas Matters

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