57-Year-Old Bruce Craig Crockett Killed in Cherokee County Motorcycle Accident on FM 347 near Jacksonville

Cherokee County, Texas (April 3, 2020) – A man was killed in a motorcycle accident Thursday afternoon in Cherokee County, south of Jacksonville, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety.

The fatal crash occurred around 3:45 p.m. on April 2, on FM 347.

According to a preliminary investigation, Bruce Craig Crockett, 57, of Jacksonville, was riding a 2009 Harley Davidson motorcycle northbound and was entering a curve in the road to the right at an unsafe speed.

Crockett then crossed over into the southbound lane and struck a 2004 Ford F-150 driven by Juan Lopez Ramirez, 66, of Jacksonville.

Crockett was pronounced dead at the scene.

Ramirez was uninjured in the crash.

The crash remains under investigation.

We pass our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Bruce Craig Crockett.

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.