Zakary Jay King Killed in Parker County Motorcycle Crash on FM 920 at Sharla Smelley Road

Parker County, Texas (October 23, 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, at the intersection of FM 920 and Sharla Smelley Road, north of Weatherford.

According to a preliminary investigation, Tommy Earl Dillard, 54, of Weatherford, was driving a Chevrolet pickup towing a trailer eastbound on Sharla Smelley Road and was stopped at the intersection.

The Chevrolet failed to yield the right-of-way while turning left onto FM 920 and struck a southbound Kawasaki motorcycle.

The motorcyclist, Zakary Jay King, 21, of Mineral Wells, was pronounced dead at the scene.

The crash closed FM 920 for a while.

The troopers are investigating the crash.

We pass our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Zakary Jay King.

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.