Chance Schofield Killed in Nederland Motorcycle Crash on Highway 69

Nederland, Texas (July 31, 2021) – According to the DPS, a man was killed Thursday evening in a motorcycle crash in Nederland.

The deadly accident happened on July 29, on Highway 69 feeder road near Spurlock Road.

DPS said Chance Schofield, 29, of Nederland, was exiting Parkway Village Mobile Home Park when he pulled out in front of a southbound vehicle on the feeder road, and the vehicles collided.

Schofield was taken to a Beaumont hospital, where he later died.

The other driver sustained non-life-threatening injuries in the crash.

The DPS is 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.

If you have lost a loved one 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.