Ricky Riojas Killed in Andrews County Collision at FM 1788

2 months ago

Riojas was taken to Midland Memorial Hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries

Ricky Riojas
Ricky Riojas Killed in Andrews County Collision at FM 1788

Andrews County, TX. – 20-year-old Ricky Scott Riojas was killed in a motorcycle accident on Thursday morning in Andrews County.

According to police, the accident happened at FM 1788 and SE CR 8000 around 5:40 a.m., according to the Texas Department of Public Safety.

Riojas was riding a 2014 Harley–Davidson Street Glide when he was struck by a northbound truck that was turning left onto SE 8000.

Riojas was taken to Midland Memorial Hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries.

The truck drove away from the scene, and the driver has not been identified.

More details about the accident were not released.

An investigation into the accident is ongoing.

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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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