One Killed in Denton Motorcycle Crash on Loop 288

Denton, Texas (April 15, 2021) – According to the authorities, one person was killed on Wednesday in a motorcycle crash in Denton.

The deadly crash was reported around 8:00 a.m., on April 14, in the 1200 block of South Loop 288. 

Authorities said one of the involved vehicles was a motorcycle. A van flipped on its side following the crash.

The motorcyclist was taken to a local hospital, where he later died. His name has not been released.

The crash closed North Loop 288 at Spencer Road for about three hours. Traffic was diverted at Spencer. The lanes have since been reopened.

The crash remains under investigation.

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.