Troy Schoeneberg ID’d as Motorcyclist Killed in Needville Crash on Rycade School Road

Needville, Texas (June 15, 2022) – The motorcyclist who was killed in a traffic collision Saturday night near Needville has been identified by the Fort Bend County Medical Examiner’s Office.

Troy Schoeneberg, 37, of El Campo, died in the crash that happened at about 10:15 p.m. Saturday, June 11, in the 18100 block of Rycade School Road.

Authorities said a passenger vehicle was heading southbound on Rycade School Road while Schoeneberg was riding his motorcycle behind the passenger vehicle.

The passenger vehicle reportedly stopped to make a three-point turn to travel northbound due to the passenger being lost.

Schoeneberg failed to control speed and struck the passenger vehicle.

Schoeneberg was pronounced dead at the scene.

Authorities believed speed and visibility played a role in the crash, but alcohol or drugs were not considered factors.

The crash remains under investigation.

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