One Killed in Arlington Motorcycle Crash on Division Street at Great Southwest Parkway

Arlington, Texas (July 31, 2021) – According to the police, one person was killed Thursday morning in a motorcycle crash in Arlington.

The deadly accident happened around 6:00 a.m., July 29, in the 3500 block of E. Division Street at the intersection of Great Southwest Parkway.

Police said a motorcycle was heading westbound on E. Division Street while a car was traveling eastbound. 

The motorcyclist entered the intersection and crashed into the car that had also entered the intersection and was trying to make a left turn to go northbound on Great Southwest Parkway. 

The motorcyclist was taken to a local hospital, where he later died.

The car driver was uninjured in the crash. They remained at the scene and cooperated with the investigators.

The police 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.