One Killed in Parker County Motorcycle Crash on FM 920 at Sharla Smelley Road

Parker County, Texas (October 22, 2020) – One person was killed in a motorcycle crash Wednesday evening in Parker County, according to the DPS.

The fatal crash happened around 6:30 p.m., October 21, on FM 920 at Sharla Smelley Road, north of Weatherford.

DPS said the crash involved a pickup truck and a motorcycle.

The motorcyclist was pronounced dead at the scene. The victim’s identity has not been released.

The crash closed FM 920 for a while.

No other details regarding the crash were provided.

The authorities 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.