61-Year-Old Dean Murphy Killed in Smith County Motorcycle Accident on SH 110 near CR-411

Smith County, Texas (April 17, 2020) – A Lindale man was killed Thursday night in a motorcycle accident in Smith County, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety.

The fatal crash occurred around 9:00 p.m. on April 16, on SH 110 N near CR-411.

According to a preliminary investigation, Andrew Wayne Slemp, 37, of Mineola, was driving a 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee southbound when he turned left and failed to yield the right of way colliding with a northbound 2000 Harley Davidson motorcycle ridden by Dean Murphy, 61, of Lindale.

Murphy was pronounced dead at the scene.

An investigation into the crash is underway.

We pass our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Dean Murphy.

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.