Dakota Boger Killed in Anderson County Motorcycle Accident on U.S. 287
Dakota Boger ID’d as Motorcyclist Killed in Anderson County Crash on U.S. 287
Anderson County, Texas (June 30, 2022) – Authorities have identified the motorcyclist who died Wednesday evening following a traffic collision in Anderson County as Dakota Boger, 28, of Palestine.
According to the Texas Dept. of Public Safety, the fatal crash happened at about 6:00 p.m. Wednesday, June 29, on U.S. 287, approximately one mile south of Palestine.
DPS said Boger was riding a motorcycle southbound on U.S. 287 when he swerved to the left into the center turn lane to pass an SUV ahead. The SUV also drifted left into the center turn lane to make a left turn into a driveway.
Boger was unable to stop in time and slammed into the back right of the SUV. Due to the impact, the motorcycle flipped and rolled to the right. The SUV came to rest on the northbound shoulder.
Boger was ejected from the bike and landed in the west ditch. He was declared dead at the scene.
The SUV driver, Francine Ferguson, 75, of Austin, was treated for her injuries at the crash site and released.
No further details were immediately provided.
An investigation into the crash is ongoing.
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