Michael Sandoval Killed in Midland County Motorcycle Crash on FM 307 near Fairgrounds Road

Midland County, Texas (July 6, 2021) – According to the authorities, a man was killed on Sunday in a motorcycle crash in Midland County, a mile east of Midland.

The deadly accident occurred around 11:53 p.m., July 4, on FM 307, near Fairgrounds Road.

Authorities said a 2015 Nissan Altima, a 2021 Harley Davidson motorcycle, and a 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe were traveling westbound on the highway when the Nissan driver failed to control her speed and rear-ended the motorcycle.

The force of the impact caused the motorcycle to rear-end the Tahoe.

The motorcyclist, Michael Sandoval, 31, of Midland, was pronounced dead at the scene.

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 lost a loved one 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.