Mark Randall Wallace Killed in Hardin County Motorcycle Crash on FM 92 near Silsbee

Hardin County, Texas (September 14, 2020) – A man was killed in a motorcycle crash Sunday night in Hardin County, according to a local news source.

The fatal crash happened around 8:00 p.m., September 13, on FM 92, seven miles north of Silsbee.

According to a preliminary investigation, a 1998 Chevrolet passenger vehicle was traveling northbound on the highway while a 2013 Kawasaki motorcycle was traveling southbound.

The Chevrolet crossed the center line for unknown reasons and crashed head-on into the motorcycle.

The motorcyclist, 61-year-old Mark Randall Wallace of Beaumont, was pronounced dead at the scene. He was not wearing a helmet at the time of the crash.

The Chevrolet driver fled the scene after the crash. The vehicle was later located, and the driver was identified as Jerry Sangwin, 53, of Spurger.

An investigation into the crash is underway.

We pass our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Mark Randall Wallace.

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.