Man Killed in Baytown Motorcycle Crash on W. Baker at Hemlock

Baytown, Texas (July 2, 2020) – A father of a 2-year-old was killed Wednesday night in a motorcycle crash in Baytown, according to police.

The fatal crash happened around 11:30 p.m., July 1, at W. Baker and Hemlock.

Police said the Houston man was riding his brand new motorcycle southbound on W. Baker heading to the food store when a northbound pickup truck attempted to turn left onto Hemlock and hit the motorcycle.

The motorcyclist was taken to a local hospital where he later died. His name has not been released.

The pickup driver was taken into custody. Officers said he might have been intoxicated. If found to be intoxicated, he could face intoxication manslaughter charges.

 The authorities are investigating the crash.

We pass our sincere condolences to the family and friends of the deceased.

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.