Samuel David Birmingham Killed in Lower Valley Motorcycle Crash on Gateway Boulevard East at Giles Road

Lower Valley, Texas (October 3, 2020) – One person was killed in a motorcycle crash Wednesday night in the Lower Valley, according to police.

The fatal crash happened around 10:30 p.m., September 30, on Gateway Boulevard East at Giles Road.

According to a preliminary investigation, Aaron Lopez, 32, was driving a Subaru Impreza eastbound at a high rate of speed in the 7800 block of Gateway Boulevard East. He ran a red light at the intersection and crashed into a 2014 Kawasaki Ninja, which was traveling southbound on Giles Road.

The motorcyclist, 21-year-old Samuel David Birmingham, was ejected and was pronounced dead at the scene. He was wearing a helmet and protective vest at the time of the crash.

Lopez was taken to the hospital with serious injuries.

Investigators said charges against Lopez are pending.

The crash remains under investigation.

We pass our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Samuel David Birmingham.

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.