Three Killed in Kerrville Motorcycle Accident on Highway 16; Ivan Robles Charged

Kerrville, Texas (July 20, 2020) – A man has been charged following a fatal crash that left three motorcyclists dead and nine others injured on Saturday, south of Kerrville, authorities said.

The fatal crash happened on July 18, on Highway 16, 65 miles northwest of San Antonio.

Authorities said the Thin Blue Line Law Enforcement Motorcycle Club was on a ride celebrating the club’s birthday when a driver crossed the center stripe and struck them on the highway.

Three motorcyclists, Joseph Paglia, Jerry Wayne Harbour of Houston, and Michael White, were killed in the crash. Nine others were taken to a local hospital in critical condition.

Paglia was the President of the Chicago chapter and a Retired Officer with the Niles City Police Dept.

Wayne was the Thin Blue Line Ambassador, Lt. Col. Army (retired), and Pilot for Eastern Airlines (Retired).

White was the Secretary of our Chicago chapter, Chicago Community Services Officer, U.S. Army (retired).

The driver who crossed the center stripe, 28-year-old Ivan Robles, of Center Point, was arrested and has been charged with three counts of intoxication manslaughter and six counts of intoxication assault. 

The crash remains under investigation.

We pass our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Joseph Paglia, Jerry Wayne Harbour, and Michael White.

In Texas, a driver is legally intoxicated after consuming alcohol if their blood alcohol content (BAC) is .08% or higher. A driver is also considered intoxicated if they don’t have  the normal use of their mental or physical faculties by reason of the introduction of alcohol. Alcohol however is not the only intoxicant, as drivers can become intoxicated by ingesting prescription and illegal drugs such as crack, marijuana, and cocaine.

Regardless of what substance caused the driver’s reaction time to become significantly altered, intoxication by any means can cause terrible accidents and injuries .

Innocent victims harmed by drunk drivers are entitled to compensation for their injuries , including but not limited to medical expenses; lost wages; pain and suffering and mental anguish; physical impairment and disability ; and most importantly, punitive damages to deter future conduct. If a death occurred because of a drunk driver, you will want a knowledgeable accident lawyer to bring a wrongful death action against the drunk driver.

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