Nathan Kieth MCCarver Killed in Port Arthur Motorcycle Accident on Pleasure Island (Highway 82)

Port Arthur, Texas (July 10, 2020) – A motorcyclist was killed in a traffic accident early Friday morning in Port Arthur, according to police.

The fatal crash happened at about 4:15 a.m. on Highway 82 on Pleasure Island.

Police said a truck and a motorcycle were traveling in opposite directions on the highway when they collided.

The motorcyclist, Nathan McCarver, 39, of Orange, was killed in the crash.

Officers said poor visibility might have been a factor in the crash. Weather was foggy at the time of the crash.

The PAPD Advanced Reconstruction Team is investigating the crash.

We pass our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Nathan McCarver.

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.