Rider Killed in Forest Hill Motorcycle Crash on Interstate 20

Forest Hill, Texas (August 29, 2020) – A motorcyclist was killed early Friday morning in a traffic collision in Forest Hill, according to a local news source.

The deadly accident occurred around 1:30 a.m., August 28, on westbound Interstate 20 near the SE Loop 820 interchange.

According to the report, a motorcycle was traveling at a rate of speed when it rear-ended a vehicle that was stopped on the side of the highway.

The motorcyclist was ejected and was pronounced dead at the scene. Their identity has not been released.

No other information regarding the crash was available.

The crash remains under investigation.

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.