Michael Rasbury Killed in Richardson Motorcycle Accident at Plano Road and Lookout Drive

Richardson, Texas (September 23, 2023) – According to the police, a motorcyclist was killed Thursday morning in a crash in Richardson.

The deadly accident happened around 6:43 a.m., September 21, at the intersection of N. Plano Road and E. Lookout Drive.

Police said an SUV was turning from northbound N. Plano Road to westbound E. Lookout Drive when it failed to yield the right-of-way and collided with a southbound motorcycle at the intersection.

The motorcyclist, 53-year-old Michael Rasbury, of Wylie, Texas, was taken to the hospital where he later died. 

The driver of the SUV was uninjured in the crash.

The Richardson Police Department’s Special Crash Investigation Team is investigating the crash. Anyone with any information or who witnessed the crash is urged to contact the Richardson Police Department at 972-744-4800.

Common Causes of Automobile Accidents

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