Charles Belcher Seriously Injured in Odessa Motorcycle Crash on East 42nd Street

Odessa, Texas (September 22, 2020) – A man was seriously injured in a motorcycle crash Monday evening in Odessa, according to police.

The crash happened just before 5:30 p.m., September 21, in the 4000 block of East 42nd Street.

Police said Charles Belcher, 61, of Sulphur Springs, was riding a Harley Davidson motorcycle westbound when he rear-ended a GMC Sierra pickup that was stopped for construction.

Belcher was taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries.

The GMC driver, a 60-year-old Wyoming man, was uninjured in the crash.

The OPD is investigating the crash.

We wish Charles Belcher a quick recovery.

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. 

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