Jeff David Modisette Killed in Rusk County Motorcycle Crash on FM-782 and CR-2177

Rusk County, Texas (June 8, 2020) – A man was killed Friday morning in a motorcycle crash in Rusk County, according to the Texas DPS.

The fatal crash occurred around 8:49 a.m., June 5, at the intersection of Farm-to-Market 782 and County Road 2177.

According to a preliminary investigation, Jeff David Modisette, 53, of Henderson, was riding a 2008 Harley Davidson motorcycle eastbound on CR-2177 approaching the intersection when he ran a stop sign and was hit by a 2015 Ford F-250 which was heading southbound on FM-782.

Modisette was pronounced dead at the scene.

The Ford driver, Mark Lewis Warren, 38, of Tatum, was uninjured in the crash.

The crash remains under investigation.

We pass our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Jeff David Modisette.

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.