Gregory Loy Maze Killed in Orange County Motorcycle Crash on SH 12 near SH 62

Orange County, Texas (November 12, 2020) – A man was killed in a motorcycle crash Wednesday afternoon in Orange County, according to the Texas DPS.

The fatal crash happened around 3:00 p.m., November 11, on SH 12, just north of SH 62.

DPS said a 2004 Harley Davidson motorcycle was traveling eastbound on the highway while several other vehicles were stopped in the eastbound lane waiting for a vehicle to make a turn.

The motorcyclist failed to control his speed and rear-ended a 2012 Ford passenger vehicle.

The motorcyclist, Gregory Loy Maze, 63, of Seabrook, was pronounced dead at the scene.

The Ford driver and her 5-year-old son were uninjured in the crash.

The DPS is investigating the crash.

We pass our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Gregory Loy Maze.

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.