John Travis Winn Killed and Katherine Winn Injured in Washington County Motorcycle Crash on Highway 105 at FM 912

Washington County, Texas (December 28, 2020) – A man was killed, and his wife was critically injured in a motorcycle crash Sunday evening in Washington County, according to the DPS.

The deadly collision occurred around 6:00 p.m., December 27, on Highway 105 at FM 912, about eight miles west of Navasota.

DPS said John Travis Winn, 36, of Somerville, was riding a motorcycle eastbound on Highway 105 with his wife, Katherine Winn, 31, as a passenger when they were hit by a Ford F-250 pickup that was attempting to turn westbound onto Highway 105 from FM 912.

John was ejected and was struck by a Ford F-150 pickup.

John was pronounced dead at the scene. Katherine was taken to St. Joseph Regional Hospital in Bryan in critical condition.

The drivers of the trucks were uninjured in the crash.

The authorities 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.

If you have been injured or 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 and personal injury claims. To speak with a wrongful death attorney, please  Click to call: 281-943-5555.