Andres Torres ID’d as Man Killed in Moore County Motorcycle Accident on U.S. 87 near Dumas

Moore County, Texas (January 21, 2023) – Authorities have identified the motorcyclist who died following a traffic accident on Friday morning in Moore County as Andres Enrique Ricardo Torres, 35, of Dumas.

The deadly crash happened at around 7:00 a.m. Friday, January 20 on U.S. 87, approximately two miles west of Dumas.

According to a news release from the Texas Department of Public Safety, Torres was riding a 2003 Yamaha motorcycle eastbound on U.S 87 when he failed to yield right of way to oncoming traffic and tried to turn left in front of a 2010 Jeep Liberty that was heading westbound.

Torres, who was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash, was transported to Moore County Hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries. Torres.

The driver of the Jeep, Christina Ponce, 42, and his 13-year-old female passenger, both of Dumas, were not injured. Both were wearing seat belts.

The posted speed limit was 75 mph, and road conditions were dry and clear.

The Texas Highway Patrol Troopers are investigating the crash.

Common Causes of Automobile Accidents

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