One 63-year-old man identified as Mark B. and his passenger, 66-year-old woman Nancy. B were both killed in a fatal motorcycle crash in Taylor on a Sunday evening, December 5, 2021.
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The accident happened just before 7:00 p.m. at the intersection of North State Highway 95, North Main Street, and Chandler Road where the Taylor Police Department responded.
A preliminary report indicates that a 27-year-old man, Dylan Wade W., collided with the 63-year-old victim, Mark B. on a motorcycle.
The Taylor Fire Department, along with the Emergency Medical Services of Williamson County, carried out lifesaving measures on the two victims. Unfortunately, both of them were pronounced dead at the scene despite life-saving efforts.
According to the reports, Weise did not yield to the victim’s motorcycle as he made a left turn in front of it.
Further investigation revealed that Weise was intoxicated at the time of the collision.
Weise was charged with two counts of intoxication manslaughter, a felony of the second degree.
Fatal Motorcycle Crash Statistics
There will be less traffic on the roads in 2020, but safety officials are concerned about a 17 percent increase in motorcycle fatalities in Texas, according to a press release from the Texas Department of Transportation.
Texas’s motorcycle fatalities have risen steadily over the last few years, with 482 deaths in 2013. Of all traffic fatalities in the state, motorcyclists are responsible for 12 percent of the total number.
In 2020, there are expected to be 7,481 motorcycle accidents in Texas, resulting in 1,856 serious injuries and 482 deaths for motorcyclists.
According to local data, one hundred forty-one motorcycle traffic accidents occurred in the Odessa District in 2020. A total of 14 motorcyclists (operators and passengers) were killed, and 26 others were seriously injured in these collisions.
Taylor County Motorcycle Accident Lawyer for Victims of Fatal Motorcycle Collision
Motorcyclists’ safety is routinely disregarded, despite their legal right to the road. Drivers’ reduced attention to motorcycles puts them at a 25-30 times greater risk of an accident than other road users.
Before making any final decisions about your case, you should speak with an attorney. A personal injury lawyer can help you get the full compensation you are entitled to under the law.
If you intend to file a claim, you will need the assistance of an attorney. It is also possible for customers’ insurance companies to contact them on their behalf. In addition to motorcycle accident attorneys, Arash Law has a team of car accident attorneys.
Our Taylor County motorcycle accident lawyers from Arash Law Texas are committed to fighting for the rightful compensation of our clients. We can lend a helping hand to families in need. To reserve a time slot, don’t hesitate to get in touch with us at (888) 398-4017. We urge anyone who has been injured in a motorcycle accident to contact an Arash Law attorney as soon as possible.
