2 Motorcyclists Injured in Trenton Hit-and-Run on Highway 121 at US 69 Overpass; Man Arrested

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The accident happened around 7:53 p.m. on September 6 in the 1300 block of northbound Highway 121 and the US-69 overpass near County Road 4602.

Trenton Hit-and-Run
2 Motorcyclists Injured in Trenton Hit-and-Run on Highway 121 at US 69 Overpass; Man Arrested

Trenton, TX – Two motorcyclists were critically injured Saturday evening in a hit-and-run accident near Trenton, according to the Trenton Police Department.

The accident happened around 7:53 p.m. on September 6 in the 1300 block of northbound Highway 121 and the US-69 overpass near County Road 4602.

Police said a man was driving when he rear-ended two motorcyclists on the bridge.

Both riders were taken to the hospital with major injuries.

The driver fled the scene, heading northbound on SH 121 until the vehicle became disabled from damage suffered in the accident. The driver was found in possession of illegal narcotics and was believed to have been driving under the influence. He was arrested and booked into the Fannin County Detention Center on multiple felony counts.

The Trenton Police are investigating the accident. Anyone who witnessed the accident is asked to call the Trenton Police Department at 903-989-2237 or 903-989-2167.

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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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