Posted on July 9, 2009 by Bryan Fears

Truck driver strikes motorcyclist, flees with victim dying in truck bed

The 17-year-old driver of a pickup truck struck a motorcyclist then fled the scene of the accident with the injured victim in the bed of the truck.

The black Chevrolet pickup truck struck the motorcycle from behind, which caused the motorcyclist to flip and land in the truck bed. The truck driver then immediately fled from the scene while the motorcyclist lay dying in the back of the truck.

After leaving the scene of the first accident, the driver then struck three more vehicles, including a furniture store truck. Police say the scene was “chaos.”

The motorcyclist was pronounced dead at McAllen Medical Center. At least four other people had to be taken to local hospitals for treatment. Two are in critical condition. The suspect was among those taken to a hospital. He is in stable condition.

The driver of the pickup truck could face charges of failure to stop and render aid and fleeing the scene of an accident.

To read more about this Texas motorcycle accident, click here.

Fears | Nachawati represents victims of Texas motorcycle accidents in personal injury claims. In tragic cases such as these, our firm can represent the victim’s loved ones in bringing a Texas wrongful death lawsuit.

If you or someone you love has been injured or killed in a car accident, contact us today for free legal advice about a potential personal injury claim. You can reach us by email at info@fnlawfirm.com or by phone at 1.866.705.7584.

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