Gary McShan Dies in Motorcycle Accident in Palestine on Crocket Road

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The deadly motorcycle accident happened just after 12:30 on July 30 in the 2100 block of Crockett Road.

Gary McShan
Gary McShan Dies in Motorcycle Accident in Palestine on Crocket Road

Palestine, Texas – A 59-year-old man was killed Tuesday after following a two-vehicle accident in Palestine, according to Palestine police.

The deadly motorcycle accident happened just after 12:30 on July 30 in the 2100 block of Crockett Road.

Responding officers found a Ford Explorer and a motorcycle in the roadway.

Gary McShan Identified as Rider Killed in Crash Near Palestine Mall

The motorcycle driver, later identified as Gary McShan, 59, of Elkhart, was unresponsive when the emergency crews arrived.
McShan was transported to Palestine Regional Hospital where he was declared dead.

Police say a preliminary investigation revealed the Ford, operated by 50-year-old Cathrine Reagan of Elkhart, pulled out of the Palestine Mall driveway onto Crockett Road in front of McShan’s motorcycle.

McShan, who was traveling south on Crockett Road, crashed into the driver’s side of the Ford, police said.

No additional details regarding the mishap were provided.
The incident remains under investigation.

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The information for this article was obtained from public media and is for informational purposes. We understand this is a difficult time for the family of those affected by a tragic accident, and we offer our sincere condolences. While the idea of hiring a law firm may not feel appropriate at this time, as a public service we like to advise family of the following:
1. In some cases it may be very important to immediately begin securing evidence, including but not limited to photos of skid marks, photos of property damage, witness statements, the actual vehicle or other property involved in the incident, and other critical evidence before its disappears.
2. In Texas it is illegal for anyone to contact the family by telephone or in-person to convince the family to hire a law firm or attorney unless the family contacted the law firm or attornay first.
3. Under Texas law, wrongful death actions can be brought by a spouse (husband or wife), child (son or daughter), or parent (mother or father). A claim can also be brought on behalf of the deceased estate. the statute of limitations in Texas for wrongful death is two years from the date of the incident.

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