41-Year-Old Man Killed in Houston Motorcycle Accident on Westheimer Road

Houston, Texas (September 2, 2020) – According to a local news source, a motorcyclist was killed in a traffic collision Tuesday night in the Galleria area.

The deadly crash happened just before midnight, on September 1, on Westheimer Road near the southbound 610 feeder road.

Police said a black Mercedes SUV was leaving a gas station when it attempted to turn right and was struck by a motorcycle.

The motorcyclist, a 41-year-old man, was pronounced dead at the scene. His name has not been released.

The SUV driver remained at the scene and cooperated with investigators.

The police are investigating the crash.

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.