Ross Sheridan Killed in Forney Motorcycle Crash on U.S. Highway 80

Forney, Texas (June 20, 2021) – A Plano man was killed Wednesday evening in a motorcycle crash in Forney, according to the police.

The deadly accident happened around 5:15 p.m., June 16, in the 500 block of westbound U.S. Highway 80.

Police said Ross Sheridan, 34, of Plano, was riding a motorcycle when he passed on the right side of an 18-wheeler. Sheridan then crashed into the 18-wheeler and concrete barriers.

Sheridan was pronounced dead at the scene.

The police are investigating the crash. Anyone with any information about this or any other incident is asked to please call the Forney Police Department Criminal Investigations Division at 972-564-7607. You can also leave information anonymously at Kaufman County Crime Stoppers at 877-847-7522 or at http://kaufmancountycrimestoppers.org/, and if that information leads to an arrest, a reward could be granted to the caller.

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.