59-Year-Old Man Killed in Arlington Motorcycle Crash on South Cooper Street near Green Oaks Boulevard

Arlington, Texas (June 21, 2021) – A 59-year-old man was killed Sunday morning in a motorcycle crash in Arlington, according to the police.

The deadly accident happened around 12:23 a.m., June 20, in the 5400 block of South Cooper Street near Green Oaks Boulevard.

Police said the man was riding a motorcycle northbound on the street while a sedan was traveling southbound.

The sedan attempted to make a left turn onto Green Oaks Boulevard and was hit by the motorcycle.

The impact ejected the man from his motorcycle. He was taken to a local hospital where he later died. His name has been released.

No other details were provided.

The crash remains under investigation.

Most motorcycle crashes are caused by negligent drivers who don’t keep a proper lookout or fail to yield the right-of-way. Because motorcyclists are vulnerable, their injuries are usually severe, often suffering from road rash, broken bones, brain injuries, amputations, or spinal cord injuries. In some cases, the accident results in death.

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