Brian Ortiz Killed in Dallas Motorcycle Crash on West Illinois Avenue at Pierce Street

Dallas, Texas (October 4, 2020) – One person was killed Thursday night in a motorcycle crash in Dallas, according to police.

The fatal crash happened around 10:15 p.m., October 1, in the 2700 block of West Illinois Avenue at the intersection with Pierce Street.

Police said 20-year-old Brian Ortiz was riding a motorcycle eastbound at a high rate of speed when he hit a red-colored sedan driven by a 19-year-old man that was stopped at the stop sign at the intersection.

Ortiz was pronounced dead at the scene.

The Dallas police are investigating the crash.

We pass our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Brian Ortiz.

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.

If you have lost someone in a motorcycle accident, you should consult our attorneys at Joel A. Gordon & Associates, who have a history of success in wrongful death claims. To speak with a wrongful death attorney, please  Click to call: 281-943-5555.