Gerald Palmer Killed in Corpus Christi Motorcycle Crash on Saratoga Boulevard

Corpus Christi, Texas (December 15, 2020) – The man who was killed on Saturday in a motorcycle crash in Corpus Christi has been identified as Gerald Palmer,20, according to the Nueces County Medical Examiner.

The deadly crash happened around 12:30 p.m., December 12, in the 6100 block of Saratoga Boulevard.

Police said Palmer was riding a motorcycle westbound when he passed an SUV. The SUV turned and was struck by the motorcycle.

Palmer was pronounced dead at the scene. He was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash.

No other injuries were reported in the crash.

The police are 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.

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