39-Year-Old Derek Ryan Land Killed in Fort Worth Motorcycle Accident on Buttonwood Drive

Fort Worth, Texas (April 29, 2020) – One person was killed Saturday afternoon in a motorcycle accident in Fort Worth, authorities said.

The crash occurred on April 25, in the 7700 block of Buttonwood Drive.

Police said the crash involved a motorcycle and a vehicle.

The motorcyclist, Derek Ryan Land, 39, succumbed to his injuries en route to the hospital.

The crash remains under investigation.

We pass our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Derek Ryan Land.

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.