Motorcyclist Killed in Hit-and-Run Crash on State Highway 176 in Martin County
Rider Killed in Martin County Motorcycle Accident on State Highway 176 near Tarzan
Martin County, Texas (June 7, 2022) – A motorcyclist died following a Monday afternoon hit-and-run collision in Martin County, according to the Texas Highway Patrol.
The fatal crash happened at around 12:45 p.m. Monday, June 6, on State Highway 176, approximately 8 miles west of Tarzan.
The Department of Public Safety said a 2009 yellow Honda motorcycle was rear-ended by another vehicle on State Highway 176.
The motorcycle rider died in the crash. The name of the victim has not been released pending notification of next of kin.
The driver of the vehicle involved fled the scene after hitting the motorcyclist. Authorities described the suspect’s vehicle as a truck tractor with a trailer or other large commercial vehicle like an 18-wheeler.
There was no description of the suspect.
Police are still searching for the hit-and-run driver. Anyone with information on the suspect’s whereabouts is asked to contact DPS at 432-498-2131 or Crime Stoppers at 432-333-TIPS.
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