Andrew Baker Killed in Abilene Motorcycle Crash on Presidio Drive at Laguna Drive

Abilene, Texas (August 17, 2021) – A man was killed Monday evening in a motorcycle crash in Abilene, according to the police.

The deadly accident happened around 7:45 p.m., August 16, at the intersection of Laguna and Presidio Drives.

Police said Andrew David Baker,29, of Abilene, was riding a 2007 Kawasaki dirt bike when he disregarded a stop sign at the intersection and crashed into a 1991 Mercedes Benz.

Baker was ejected from his motorcycle, and he was pronounced dead at the scene. He was not wearing a helmet at the time of the crash.

The police are investigating the crash.

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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